Horses and Ponies (Barron's Pocket Gem) [Hardcover]

Sandy Ransford (Author), Charlie Webster (Designer)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Barron's Pocket Gem

Twenty horses and twelve breeds of pony are described in words and pictures in this informative little book. Here are huge Clydedales, swift and lightweight Thoroughbreds, Palominos, Hackneys, and more. Full color.

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About the Author

Sandy Ransford worked in publishing for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She is now the prolific author of over 30 titles for children, including many titles on horses and riding, dogs and conservation. She lives in the countryside near Welshpool in Wales with her horse, two ponies, two pygmy goats, cats and two sheep - oh, and her husband as well! Bob Langrish has been taking pictures of the world's most handsome horses and ponies for nearly 30 years, and has been the sole photographer for about 60 equestrian books. He lives in the centre of horse country in the Cotswolds, England. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812065883
• ISBN-13: 978-0812065886
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,205,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a neat little book!, July 25, 2000

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This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Barron's Pocket Gem) (Hardcover)

I love this little book. It's got tons of pictures and a cute little drawing in the top right corner of every page. It covers breeds such as the Shire, Suffolk Punch, Cleveland Bay, Holsteiner, Arabian, Appaloosa, Dartmoor, and Falabella. I highly recomend this colorful easy to read book to all children who love horses. This book includes an index of breeds and a height chart. The pictures are really nice as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For all horse lovers!, July 18, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Kingfisher Riding Club) (Hardcover)

This was a great book. It tells about participating in horse shows and taking care of your own horse and much more! Anyone who loves horses should read this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As informative as it is fascinating, July 5, 2001

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This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Kingfisher Riding Club) (Hardcover)

Sandy Ransford's Kingfisher Riding Club Horses & Ponies is a superbly illustrated introduction for young readers to horses and ponies which is as informative as it is fascinating. Youngsters new to the animals are shown all aspects on approaching, caring for, exercises, breeding, and riding the equine companions. For more experienced young riders there is a wealth of practical and insightful information on pony shows, dressage and eventing. For those who own or have access to a horse or pony (and for those who dream of having their own mount one day), then Kingfisher Riding Club Horses & Ponies is very essential and highly entertaining reading.