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521) The Pony that Cannot Run: Children's Books and Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 3-8 for Early Reading
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In the land of Nictinus, everybody has a purpose. Fish swim, birds fly, and horses run. One day, a horse named Helia gives birth Pega, Pega is a very adorable black pony, born with short legs. As Pega grows up, his legs were not long enough for him to run as fast as the rest of the herd. He usually trots behind everybody else. Helia notices this and comforts her son. She prays to Zeus and talks to him. She wonders what the god can do to help her son...
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Excerpt: "Phrenitis implies inflammation of the brain. Madness and extreme violence are the consequences. The animal, in this condition, disregards all recognitions, and, apparently, loses all timidity. It suffers the greatest agony, and no terror can appal it. It would rejoice, could it anticipate the effects, if the mouth of a loaded cannon were pointed[18] toward itself, and would look for relief when the portfire descended upon the touch-hole....
524) A Zebra's World
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Describes the development of a baby zebra to its maturity.
525) Arabians
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Did you know that Arabian horses are known as some of the most beautiful horses? They are small, with long manes and tails. Find
out more about these amazing animals in Arabians, part of the I Love Horses series
526) Working Horses
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Horses have worked with people for thousands of years. Whether on a farm, a ranch, or a city street, horses continue to help people with their jobs. Help your readers explore the breeds that perform work, the many kinds of work they do, and where they can be found.
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This book is about the love of horses and a partnership between steed and master. Readers may find the book an enlightenment and a learning experience. Horses are truly full of surprises and wonderful companion animals. A sense of adventure is at the climax of this realistic tale.
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Last Chance Mustang is the story of Samson, a formerly free-roaming, still wild-at-heart American mustang that was plucked from his mountainous Nevada home and thrown into the domestic horse world where he was brutalized and victimized. After years of abuse, Samson had evolved into a hateful and hated, maladjusted beast until the day he found his way to a rural Illinois farm, an ill-equipped owner, and one last chance. Mitch Bornstein's task was to...
530) The Adventure Horse
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Aunt Lisa and her horse Matilda arrive over for a visit from Ireland. Her niece, 12 year old Clodagh and her horse Ozzie are invited to join them on a sponsored charity ride through three counties. But when a serious accident happens during a bad storm, all of the riders and horses are in grave danger. Can Clodagh and Ozzie get help and save the charity ride before it's too late?
Join Clodagh and Ozzie on their next exciting adventure to find out....
531) The Morgan Horse
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The Morgan horse is the first American breed to be used around the world. With a friendly temperament, athletic build, and keen intellect, the Morgan is very versatile. Morgans are comfortable doing ranch work, performing in the show ring, or taking people for long trail rides. No matter the task, a Morgan will be up to the challenge!
532) Thoroughbreds
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A Thoroughbred horse is bred for speed. The horses that take part in many storied races, such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, are all Thoroughbreds. In fact, almost all racehorses the United States are Thoroughbreds. The compelling text discusses how these swift steeds are bred, raised, fed, and more. Great horse photographs are featured and accompanied by information about the history of the breed.
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Join all the gang at the Pony Palace and find your new PFF. The Pony Palace is the best riding school ever, but new boy Oskar is finding it hard to fit in. He's trying his best to make friends with Hannah and Claire and to learn how to ride. It doesn't help that his pony, Tonto, is the naughtiest in the stables – and Gizmo and Daisy aren't behaving either... More than anything, Oskar wants to celebrate his birthday at the Pony Palace. Will his wish...
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Upon arriving on her uncle's racing farm in Kentucky, Natasha immediately feels out of place. Natasha struggles to fit into the demanding lifestyle of a racing farm.
Then Natasha discovers Blazing Glory, one of her uncle's promising racehorses. Blaze is half-wild and unmanageable, but she has the heart of a champion. Natasha undertakes the task of retraining Blaze for the track again. Can Blaze become the champion she was born to be?
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Donkeys were amongst the first animals to be domesticated and have been around humans for a very long time. So, it is quite natural for them to be able to live amongst humans peacefully and even become great companions over time.
Donkeys are extremely emotional and sensitive. They are great around kids as long as you are able to tell your children how to interact with the animal correctly. They make great companions, especially if you have a stable...
537) The Arabian Horse
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One of the oldest horse breeds in the world, the Arabian Horse has been used by many cultures throughout history. It is valued for its friendliness, intelligence, and cooperation in many tasks. Eager readers will find out what else makes this horse distinct, from its physical appearance to its influence on other breeds.
538) Sofia's Surprise
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Nine-year-old Sofia Ruiz has just one Christmas wish-a horse of her own. But without winter boots or fuel to heat their run-down trailer, she would settle for just being warm.
With Christmas only days away, Mom arranges for Sofia to spend two weeks with her grandmother, a stranger she hasn't seen in six years. A painful rift separates Mom from Gramma Lisa, but neither will talk about what happened. Sofia dreads being left alone.
Sofia's dread becomes...
539) Race for the Realm
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"As we rode through the dark, I realized that the sounds of her hooves hitting the ground had slowly faded. I looked down and saw that the ground was getting farther and farther away. I let go of Angel's neck, sat up on her back, and looked out around us. Protruding from each of her sides, were huge, beautiful, feathered white wings."
Harley spent most of her time with her horse, Angel, riding through the fields behind their home. Her late mother...
540) Black Onyx
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Tristan took one last look at the horses being prepared for filming and the actors in woollen uniforms emerging from the vans. It wasn't hard to imagine a real war-time recruitment situation. Even less hard was imagining Onyx as one of the horses about to be shipped off to war. Sheoaks Equestrian School has turned into a film set. It should be an exciting time for Monika, Spike, Hattie and Tristan. Instead, the glamour of the movies is dulled by the...
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