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Why Are Horses
An Illustrated History of Horse Breeds
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...
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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 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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Pre-orderWhy 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...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order
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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
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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