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Florida Cracker Horses

Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Sept. 1, 2001)

Horses have proven to be among the most popular of subjects for children of all reading abilities. This series capitalizes on that popularity for the grade 1 and up reader. Each book describes the exciting history of one horse breed, details the markings and other features that qualify a horse as a member of that breed, and describes famous horses of that breed.Ever wonder what happened to the horses left behind by the Spaniards? Did they die off? Migrate? Or just disappear? No, the Spanish horses were welcomed by the Native Americans who trained them into what we know today as Florida Cracker Horses. In this book, readers will be delighted to read about this historic and rare breed, and how the breed became known as today's Florida Cracker Horse.

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Saddlebreds

Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)

Examines the history, characteristics, and uses of this strong and elegant horse.

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Mae Jemison

Luke Colins, Gail Saunders-Smith

Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)

An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.

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Standardbreds

Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Sept. 1, 2001)

Horses have proven to be among the most popular of subjects for children of all reading abilities. This series capitalizes on that popularity for the grade 1 and up reader. Each book describes the exciting history of one horse breed, details the markings and other features that qualify a horse as a member of that breed, and describes famous horses of that breed.And they're off! No doubt you've heard these words sometime in your life. But did you know that there are other kinds of horse racing? Standardbreds exposes young readers to a whole different kind of racing, as they learn about a horse race that's been around for centuries. This horse race even includes harnesses, carts, and saddles. With all of this wonderful information and the brilliant photos, there's no doubt readers will be trotting to the next page for the next Standardbred adventure!

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Tennessee Walking Horses

Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2001)

Examines the history, characteristics, and uses of this gentle, stately horse.

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Appaloosas

Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)

Describes the history and characteristics that distinguish these horses from other breeds.

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Crispus Attucks

Monica Rausch

Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 12, 2007)

Introduces the life and times of Crispus Attucks, the first person to be killed in the struggle for American independence, and explains his place in American history.