Horse Diaries #1: Elska

Horse Diaries #1: Elska
Author: Catherine Hapka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375847324

Iceland, circa AD 1000 Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska’s story . . . in her own words.

Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun

Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2010-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375893482

For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story... Oregon, 1790 Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words. With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

Maestoso Petra

Maestoso Petra
Author: Jane F. Kendall
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9780375958427

Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Includes facts about Lipizzaner horses and the world-famous Spanish Riding School.

Tennessee Rose

Tennessee Rose
Author: Jane F. Kendall
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780375970061

Although raised on a Southern plantation and owned by a Confederate officer, a Tennessee walking horse helps a slave during the Civil War.

Horse Diaries #15: Lily

Horse Diaries #15: Lily
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-02-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524766542

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart! SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily's favorite--jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .

Horse Diaries #10: Darcy

Horse Diaries #10: Darcy
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307976351

Ireland, 1917. Darcy is a light gray Connemara pony with silver dapples. She's fast and tough, whether she's pulling a load of peat from the bog or riding around the rugged countryside with Shannon McKenna, her human family's eldest daughter. But when Mrs. McKenna needs a doctor, Darcy discovers a skill that will change her and her family's life forever. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about Connemara ponies and Irish history.

Horse Diaries #16: Penny

Horse Diaries #16: Penny
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525644806

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare who grows up in the Wild West of California during the Gold Rush! CALIFORNIA, 1850. Penny is a blue-eyed palomino paint mare with a taste for adventure! She and a boy named Jesse search for gold in the hills of Northern California. After striking it rich and then losing everything, Jesse and Penny join the Pony Express. The job is a tough one, but Penny loves a challenge! Here is Penny's story . . . in her own words. Love horses and history? Don't miss the stories of Elska, Bell's Star, Calvino, Lily, and more in the Horse Diaries series!

My Horse Coloring Book

My Horse Coloring Book
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486280646

Over 40 fun-to-color drawings depict what to look for when buying a horse or pony, grooming techniques, basic first aid for horses and more. Introduction. Captions.

All About Horses

All About Horses
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1647393639

Learn how much there is to love about horses—for kids ages 6 to 9 Do you know a young horse lover who dreams of riding a horse? Or loves to learn about what it takes to care for one? All About Horses can teach them! They'll saddle up and become a horse expert as they read up on what horses eat, all the gear that keeps horses strong and healthy, and how to get started with riding. With detailed chapters and gorgeous illustrations, kids will take a look at the most popular horse breeds and what makes them special—like the big and strong Clydesdale and the lean and fast Tennesse Walker. They'll even learn about how horses communicate with humans and how to build a loving bond that lasts a lifetime. Facts and quizzes—Kids will learn fun bonus facts about horses—like how fast they can gallop!—and find quizzes at the end of every chapter, including one about what kind of horse they'd be. Jokes and questions—Discover silly jokes that kids can share with friends and fascinating questions that test their horse knowledge. For newly independent readers—This book features large font, short paragraphs, and chapters broken up into sections so kids feel a sense of success and accomplishment as they read. Any horse-loving little one will enjoy the fascinating facts and illustrations in this colorful book about horses!

Horse Diaries #12: Luna

Horse Diaries #12: Luna
Author: Catherine Hapka
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553533703

For all lovers of horses and history, the beloved Horse Diaries series is heading to the circus! A beautiful Friesian horse and the younger sister of a circus star develop a heartwarming friendship in this sweet and lively story told straight from the horse’s mouth. The Netherlands, 1855 Luna is a black Friesian mare with one small white crescent- moon marking on her forehead. She lives a quiet life on a farm . . . until the circus comes to town! Luna bonds with a girl named May, who dreams of starring in the show, just like her older sister. And together, Luna and May just might be able to shine. Here is Luna’s story . . . in her own words.