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Horses (A Day in the Life)
What Do Wild Horses like Mustangs and Ponies Get Up To All Day?
Series: A Day in the Life
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Ideal for horse-mad children and young readers interested in nature and biology.
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See moreA beautifully illustrated non-fiction story following wild horses like mustangs, zebras, donkeys, and ponies over the course of one day.
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Set over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this kids' non-fiction book about the coolest wild horses in the world.
Race across prairies to follow the lives of horses and ponies as they whinny, neigh, and play their way through their day. Biology professor and horse owner Dr Carly Anne York tells the story of the wild horses in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Beautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Horses (A Day in the Life) is a perfect book for horse-mad kids.
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Horses (A Day in the Life)
Set over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this kids' non-fiction book about the coolest wild horses in the world. Race across prairies to follow the lives of horses and ponies as they whinny, neigh, and play their way through their day. Biology professor and horse owner Dr Carly Anne York tells the story...Hardback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Blends expert research with beautiful illustrations, allowing readers to absorb a vast amount of information in just 48 pages. A fascinating, easy-to-understand primer for anyone curious about horses. Praise for the A Day in the Life series highlights the action scenes, intriguing tidbits, and vibrant stylised artwork, making it an attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781838992309
Publisher: Priddy Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Neon Squid
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
- Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 48
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Dr Carly Anne York is a biology professor, science communicator, and horse lover! She studies animal behaviour, runs an animal sanctuary, and owns several horses.
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