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Why Are Horses

Name: Why Are Horses
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781524885977
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An Illustrated History of Horse Breeds

By Brittany Long Olsen

Series: Why Are Animals

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Ever wonder why Thoroughbreds are so fast or why Miniature Horses make great guides? Discover the history of 30+ horse breeds in this nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations! Why are Shetland ponies so small? Why are there so many horses in... Read More

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Why are Shetland ponies so small? Why are there so many horses in Mongolia? Why are Andalusians movie stars?

For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding horses and working alongside them, using them for everything from farm work, warfare, transportation, to sports. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind over 30 of the most popular horse breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do. Discover the origins of Arabians, Thoroughbreds, American Paint Horse, and so much more!

Why Are Horses includes:

30+ horse breeds with origins from around the globe
Diagrams showing each breed's unique features
Comic panels that add humour and narrative
Information that makes it a great classroom and library resource

Saddle up and discover the fascinating facts behind your favourite four-legged friends!

Series: Why Are Animals

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Why Are Horses

Ever wonder why Thoroughbreds are so fast or why Miniature Horses make great guides? Discover the history of 30+ horse breeds in this nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations! Why are Shetland ponies so small? Why are there so many horses in Mongolia? Why are Andalusians movie stars? For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding...

By Brittany Long Olsen

Hardback

$39⁹⁹

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Out 1 Dec 2026

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524885977

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 549g

Pages: 96

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Brittany Long Olsen Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Why Are Animals

About the Author

Brittany Long Olsen is a cartoonist and illustrator with a deep love of storytelling through comics. Her previous graphic novels for young readers include Magic in the Valley and The Happy Shop. She lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her partner and their Australian Shepherd mix named Jetpack.

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