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Horses and Ponies
Series: Beginners
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Gallop along with horses and ponies in this engaging, easy-to-read guide.
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Gallop along with horses and ponies in this engaging, easy-to-read guide.
How do horses learn to trust people? Why do wild horses live in herds? How do they keep warm in winter? Why do horses roll on their backs? You'll find the answers, and lots more, in this charming book, packed with informative text, step-by-step illustrations, beautiful photographs, and links to websites with fun activities.
Horses and Ponies is a delightful exploration into the world of these majestic animals, offering readers both educational insights and captivating visuals.
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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?
Horses and Ponies by Anna Milbourne is praised for being part of the excellent Usborne Beginners series, which is highly recommended for Key Stage 1 classrooms. Reviews highlight the series' value in providing quality non-fiction for young readers, with engaging text suitable for those learning to read. The inclusion of internet links is particularly noted for helping children retain information, making it a great choice for newly independent readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780746074787
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 January 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Giacinto Gaudenzi
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
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