Books in Horsepower series

Horses were once important members of fire departments all around the world. In Fire Horses, young readers will read true stories of horses helping to battle fires and learn how these four-legged firefighters were trained to work alongside humans. Kids will follow heroic horses as they race to fires at top speed and save lives, often while transporting equipment that was too heavy for humans to carry. Packed with high-action narratives of real-life fire horses in action, this book is sure to captivate all readers, including aspiring firefighters. Hollywood Horses is part of Bearports Horse Power series.

In Military Horses, children will travel through time and around the world as they learn about horses used in wartime. Rich narrative text details the great, muscular horses that carried knights in shining armor in medieval Europe, and the lightning-quick Arabians horses that carried Tamerlane to victory against the Turkish Empire. Kids will learn which horse breeds are best suited to serve in war, and why a particular breed is useful for different kinds of warfare. Kids also will learn about El Morzillo, a Spanish horse that was worshipped as a god by the Mayans. Detailing hardships and victories, Military Horses reinforces the bond between people and horses.

In Police Horses, children will learn the history and widespread use of mounted police units. With candid photos and fast-paced narrative text that show horses in action, Police Horses details how police departments world-wide use mounted officers to help fight crime and control crowds. Whether chasing a criminal down the street or patrolling the neighborhood to ensure the peace, police horses are always ready for action. Kids will learn which breeds are best suited for police work as they follow horses through training school to the first day on the job working with their human partners.

In Show Horses, young children will read thrilling narratives of highly skilled horses and their riders competing in national and international events of prowess. Show Horses details the different breeds of horses suited for various competitive events, and explains how horses and riders working together will win such competitions as dressage, jumping, and three-day eventing. Students also will learn how horses are selected for shows as they follow them through training to their first day in the show ring before an audience. Action photos and a rich narrative text emphasize the unique relationship forged between a horse and rider that produces a winning team.

In Therapy Horses, children will discover how horses help people live with such disabilities as cerebral palsy, blindness, Downs syndrome, and autism. Through real-life narratives of horses helping people, Therapy Horses explains the different breeds best suited to become therapy animals, and discusses how these lucky animals are trained to carry riders with special needs. Through stories of horses and people working together, children will learn that disabilities do not impede success. Kids will follow therapeutic horses and their riders into the ring, competing in blue-ribbon events in which rider and horse display their skills.

A horse's great physical strength yet peaceful nature has made it man's ideal working partner throughout history. From taming the Wild West to herding cattle, horses have helped people overcome their biggest challenges. In rich narrative detail, Working Horses details how these gentle giants have played a role in almost every part of our work lives, from hauling logs and heavy farm machinery to performing for audiences. Shouldering our heaviest burdens, horses have transported everything from royal chariots to covered wagons. Is it any wonder that even today an engine's strength is measured in horsepower?

The roar of the engine! The squeal of the tires! Blazers Horsepower is a high-octane thrill ride with some of the world's most powerful engines and expert drivers. From sports cars to dirt bikes, from lowriders to stock cars, these books are packed with action photography, high-impact design, and full-throttle text to add fuel for even the most reluctant reader. These revised editions boast updated design, photos, and text to keep your collection current.