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Anthropologist and equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a singular, sweeping panorama of the horse's prominent role across time and in societies around the world. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdotes, Forrest illustrates how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. Unique, passionate, and insightful, this book investigates the complexities of human and horse coexistence, brilliantly revealing the...
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Rescue princesses volume 6
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IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Princess Emily's sister, Lottie, is the newest member of the Resuce Princessesses. She is excited to have animal adventures of her very own. When Lottie uncovers a plot to steal horses from the palace stables, she knows she must act. She is a Resuce Princess now -- if anyone can save those animals, it's her!
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Horse Lover's Daily Companion is a unique, easy-to-use, and inspiring handbook filled with a year's worth of insight, helpful tips, and practical advice into the equine-human relationship for all horse lovers and owners. Whether you're a riding veteran or someone who's simply pined away for horses since childhood, this book will provide you with a lifetime's worth of ways to enjoy and appreciate horses, whether or not you have 40 acres and a stable...
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When Elvis Presley decided he wanted to buy a horse in 1966, he didn't want just any horse. "He wanted a Golden Palomino," Priscilla Presley remembers. "He would get up at 3:00 in the morning, go to certain farms and ranches and say, 'Do you have a Golden Palomino for sale?' People would say, 'That was Elvis Presley!"
Elvis's legendary love of horses drove him to find the Golden Palomino who would become his beloved companion Rising Sun, and to fill...
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Twelve-year-old Natalie Ramirez has a lot on her plate. She can't seem to get Second Chance Ranch's newest rescued horse, Tango, to barrel race. She's also missing her best friend Sophia who recently moved away. A new girl in town, Darcy, seems like she could be bestie material, but she doesn't like to do any of the things Natalie and Sophia did together - and she's allergic to animals! Can Natalie help Tango learn a new skill while she learns a few...
6) Wind rider
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IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
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Fern, a teenager living in 4000 B.C., defies the expectations of her people by displaying a unique and new ability to tame horses and by also questioning many of the traditional activities of women.
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Plongez dans le monde extraordinaire de la communication animale avec ce livre. Ce best-seller révèle les histoires fascinantes de créatures du règne animal capables de transcender les barrières linguistiques et de partager des moments profonds avec les humains. À travers des récits poignants, des études de cas étonnantes et des avancées scientifiques remarquables, ce livre explore la diversité des langages animaux et démontre la profondeur...
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Dans ce livre, plongez dans l'univers fascinant des chevaux à travers un guide complet qui explore leur anatomie, leur comportement, leur élevage, et leur relation unique avec les humains. Ce best-seller propose une approche holistique, alliant connaissances scientifiques, conseils pratiques et réflexions éthiques pour tous les passionnés de ces majestueux compagnons.
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"The sun rose over the horizon, casting shadows on the dewy pasture. The blades of grass shone like thousands of little lights across the field."A Tale of Courage and Friendship Meet Tsar Pegasus, a spirited young horse, on an epic adventure filled with bravery, determination, and the power of friendship. In the picturesque setting of a sun-kissed farm, Tsar encounters Teodor, a grumpy and intimidating bull.Tsar, guided by his fearless spirit, strives...
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There is snow and ice on the ground, and Jimmy's ponies are bored in their stable. What can Jimmy do to keep them entertained? From turnips to tickles, even old plastic buckets, Jimmy discovers all kinds of exciting ways to keep the ponies happy until spring arrives.
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Ein Herz für Pferde wird Pferdeliebhaber auf dem Weg zu einer echten Partnerschaft mit ihrem Pferd inspirieren und begleiten. Das Buch richtet sich an Pferdeliebhaber, die bereit sind, von ihren Pferden zu lernen und auf diesem Weg ihr Verhalten und ihre Denkweise zu überdenken und zu verändern.Marina Parris arbeitet seit fast 20 Jahren mit Pferden und ist sehr dankbar für das, was sie von ihnen und über sich selbst auf dieser wunderschönen,...
12) Keeping, Raising and Training Horses Naturally: The Horse Book for More Pleasure in Riding and a
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In this guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset...
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IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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This book gives an introduction to the spotted pinto horse. The title covers the horse's usual height and other characteristics, common colors, personality traits, and a brief history. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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¡Descubriendo el valor de una buena amistad! Texto suave e alegre, indicado para los niños a partir de los 3 años de edad. Las ilustraciones atraen y tienen muchos colores. Los temas están siempre próximos del mundo infantil.
A história fala de dois cavalinhos que se tornam amigos inseparáveis: um, vive em um parque de diversões, rodando com as crianças, o outro, é o cavalo de um garoto que vive numa fazenda. Imagine o que vai acontecer...
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In this Little Blossom Stories book, Ingrid and her pony meet some trouble on the road to Aunt Robin's ranch. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding open and closed syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author/Illustrator biography Original artwork Phonetics Teaching guides The Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum...
17) The River Run
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The River Run is the third installment in The Legend of Big Heart collection. To fulfill the government's policy to "destroy the Indian and save the man," Alfred Swallow and his friends Orson and Junior are forced to leave their families and homes to attend a residential mission school.
The students' beautiful long hair is cut, and they are forbidden to speak their native language. Even the slightest infraction is severely punished. At the height...
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Horses were key to the colonial economies of southern Africa, buttressing the socio-political order and inspiring contemporary imaginations. Just as they had done in Europe, Asia, the Americas and North Africa, these equine colonizers not only provided power and transportation to settlers (and later indigenous peoples) but also helped transform their new biophysical and social environments. The horses introduced to the southern tip of Africa were...
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Los caballos ibéricos son admirados en todo el mundo y aplaudidos en los más diversos espectáculos de exhibición, como exponentes de la más refinada cultura ecuestre de antiquísimos orígenes.
A lo largo de su historia, España ha sabido conservar este magnífico patrimonio que son sus caballos de pura raza española (P.R.E.).
Esta obra es una magnífica aportación a la difusión del caballo ibérico (P.R.E., cartujano y lusitano). Ofrece una...
20) Asnos y mulos
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Desde la Antigüedad, el asno y el mulo han padecido una injustificada mala reputación, a pesar de su generosidad, su resistencia al trabajo y la cantidad de servicios que han prestado al hombre. Destronados por la llegada del motor, estos animales, que tanto han contribuido a la riqueza de nuestro patrimonio, casi llegan a desaparecer. Ha sido la motivación de algunos apasionados y de asociaciones con mucha determinación lo que ha logrado revalorizarlos...
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