Summer of the Painted Horse

Summer of the Painted Horse
Author: Nancy Sanderson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1449023134

When 16-year-old Amy Brooks travels to Glacier Park, Montana, to learn about her Blackfeet heritage, she meets a grandmother who has been missing her for ten years and an uncle who wishes she'd never come back. She has wonderful daytime adventures on a paint horse named Twinkle and terrifying nighttime dreams that leave her shaken and crying. She meets Native Americans who play golf and others who cling tenaciously to the old ways. Like Montana, a land of many contrasts, Amy's life becomes a mixture of great joy and deep sadness. Join Amy and her cousins, Paul and Shirley, as they ride free in flower-decked meadows, and follow them to parades and powwows. Find out if this Southern California teenager can adapt to her new life in the north. Will she unlock the mystery of her mother's tragic death? Discover the answers in Summer of the Painted Horse by award-winning author, Nancy Sanderson.

The Legend of the Painted Horse

The Legend of the Painted Horse
Author: Harry Combs
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997-07-07
Genre: Air pilots
ISBN: 9780440217329

As America leaves behind the battles on the Western frontier and turns to a new type of conflict in World War I, young Steven Cartwright leaves the mountains and ranches of Colorado to become a crack fighter pilot over the battlefields of Europe. But Steven returns from war a hardened young man, seeking strength from his old friend Brules who taught him about life, love and survival. This is the third volume in Harry Combs' magnificent trilogy about mountain man, outlaw and Indian scout Cat Brules.

Draw and Paint Realistic Horses

Draw and Paint Realistic Horses
Author: Jeanne Filler Scott
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1600619967

Saddle up for some creative fun! The pure beauty and spirit of horses makes them a favorite subject for artists. With the friendly instruction in this book, rendering these magnificent animals is both achievable and fun, even for beginners. Step by step, Jeanne Filler Scott shows you how to draw and paint the elegant lines, graceful movements and unique personalities that capture your heart. • 12 start-to-finish projects cover a variety of poses and subjects, from stately portraits of race horses to cute foals at play • Step-by-step demonstrations show how to depict accurate anatomy, powerful legs, flowing manes, expressive eyes, authentic coat colors and other key elements of realistic likenesses • Profiles outline the distinguishing characteristics and proportions of popular breeds and various stages of maturity • Rundowns on basic tools and techniques help you get started in pencil, acrylics and oils From taking reference photos to painting backgrounds, from formal portraits to everyday pasture scenes, this book covers everything you need to turn your love of horses into enjoyable and lifelike art.

A Painted House

A Painted House
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Dell Books
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2002
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 044023722X

Racial tension, a forbidden love affair, and murder are seen through the eyes of a seven-year-old boy in a 1950s Southern cotton-farming community

Paint

Paint
Author: Jennifer Dance
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2015-01-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 145972870X

CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2015) - Commended The life story of a painted mustang set against the backdrop of America’s Great Plains in the late 1800s. It’s the late 1800s. A Lakota boy finds an orphaned mustang foal and brings her back to his family’s camp, naming her Paint for her black-and-white markings. Boy and horse soon become inseparable. Together they learn to hunt buffalo, their fear of the massive beasts tempered by a growing trust in each other. When the U.S. Cavalry attacks the camp, the pair is forced onto separate paths. Paint’s fate becomes entwined with that of settlers, who bring irreversible change to the grassland, setting the stage for environmental disaster. Bought and sold several times, Paint finally finds a home with English pioneers on the Canadian Prairie. With a great dust storm looming on the horizon, man and horse will need to work together if they hope to survive.

Paint the Wind (Scholastic Gold)

Paint the Wind (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545281407

A sheltered girl. A wild horse. An unforgettable journey. This riveting story from Newbery honoree and New York Times bestseller Pam Munoz Ryan is perfect for fans of Marguerite Henry, Sara Pennypacker, and Rosanne Parry. Maya lives like a captive. At Grandmother's house in California, everything is forbidden: friends, fun, even memories. And her life is built on lies-lies Grandmother tells about her dead mother, and lies Maya tells to impress or manipulate. But then she moves to the vast Wyoming wilderness where her mother's family awaits -- kind, rugged people who have no tolerance for lies. They challenge Maya to confront the truth about who she is. And a mysterious mustang called Artemisia waits, too. She holds the key to Maya's freedom. But to find it, Maya will have to risk everything. . . including her life.

Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds

Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds
Author: Cindy A. Littlefield
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781603429634

Create a herd of model paper horses! Kids ages 8 to 12 will enjoy applying authentic paint markings and mane and tail features to 10 pop-out horse-breed templates. With illustrated instructions that use simple materials like acrylic paints, glue, embroidery floss, and yarn, children are in for plenty of crafting fun as they bring to life an Arabian, Appaloosa, Tennessee Walker, and more! Sturdy enough for playing with, these paper animals are sure to bring hours of enjoyment to your horse-crazy child.

Winter Pony

Winter Pony
Author: Jean Slaughter Doty
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307477827

GINNY FINALLY HAS the pony she has always dreamed of, and now she and Mokey are looking forward to a winter full of new adventures. Together, they explore the snow-filled woods and even learn to drive a sleigh. As usual, Mokey has plenty of surprises in store, including one that Ginny can’t believe: Mokey is expecting a foal! This classic Jean Slaughter Doty tale—now with all-new illustrations by Ruth Sanderson—is back in print after more than 20 years for yet another generation of riders to enjoy.

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307886654

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth’s Children®, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins arduous training tasks. Whatever obstacles she faces, Ayla finds inventive ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life, searching for wild edibles to make meals and experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandonii must take while honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And there are the Sacred Caves that Ayla’s mentor takes her to see. They are filled with remarkable paintings of mammoths, lions, and bears, and their mystical aura at times overwhelms Ayla. But all the time Ayla has spent in training rituals has caused Jondalar to drift away from her. The rituals themselves bring her close to death, but through them Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change her world. BONUS: This edition contains a reading guide and an interview with Jean M. Auel. Sixth in the acclaimed Earth’s Children® series.

A Song for the Horse Nation

A Song for the Horse Nation
Author: National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.)
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781555911126

Presents an illustrated examination of the role of horses in Native American culture and history, providing information on the depiction of horses in tribal clothing, tools, and other objects.