The nimble Arabian horse is known for both beauty and endurance. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the breed's origins in the hot, harsh deserts of Arabia and its transition into one of the world's most popular and influential horse breeds. The gorgeous photographs of these beautiful horses are sure to draw in even the most reluctant readers.
November 1, 2012
Gr 2-5-Each volume covers the breed's physical characteristics, history, and what it is known for today. While young horse enthusiasts will enjoy the abundant photographs, this series is not without problems. Photographs and captions do not always relate to the accompanying text, and the narrative flow can be choppy. The glossaries are incomplete, e.g., Lusitanos discusses but does not fully explain the concepts of "the airs above the ground" jumps and "working equitation." Friesians incorrectly states that a studbook for the Friesian horse was started in the Netherlands in 1897 rather than in 1879. Overall, the "Horse Breed Roundup" series (Children's Press) is a better choice.
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