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Books in Horses of the Dawn series

  • Horses of the Dawn #1: The Escape

    Kathryn Lasky

    Paperback (Scholastic Press, Nov. 25, 2014)
    Run Wild. Run Free.The horses are in danger. They were rounded up by the two-legs and forced onto a boat to cross the wide ocean. The journey went badly and the boat was deemed too heavy, so the two-legs forced the horses into the sea and sailed away, leaving the herd to die in the deep.By a miracle, the horses survived and made it to land. All but one -- the ghost horse, the leader of the pack. Now it's up to her daughter, only a filly, to take charge of the terrified herd. Stranded in a new land, surrounded by two-legs, will the horses find a way to live safe and free?
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  • Wild Blood

    Kathryn Lasky

    Paperback (Scholastic Press, Nov. 29, 2016)
    After adopting an orphan human boy, the First Herd is finally ready to make the treacherous journey across the mountains to find the Sweet Grass that promises survival. But when their leader, Estrella, is captured by cruel men, it delivers a blow to the very heart of the herd. If the horses turn back, they'll never make it across the mountains before winter. But if they leave Estrella in captivity, the wild-born filly will surely perish. This conclusion to Kathryn Lasky's Horses of the Dawn trilogy will make your heart beat to the rhythm of thundering hooves, leaving you breathless as you join the herd's final fight for freedom.
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  • Star Rise

    Kathryn Lasky

    Paperback (Scholastic Press, Nov. 24, 2015)
    For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, chattel to men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles -- braving harsh terrains and fierce predators -- to a land where they can finally run wild. But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will have to abandon their quest, and risk galloping straight back into the hands-and harnesses- of their captors. And so, it's up to Estrella, the herd's unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?
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  • Horses of the Dawn #2: Star Rise

    Kathryn Lasky

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Dec. 30, 2014)
    Get ready for a wild ride in book two of bestselling author Kathryn Lasky's brand-new middle grade animal fantasy series.For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, chattel to men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles -- braving harsh terrains and fierce predators -- to a land where they can finally run wild. But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will have to abandon their quest, and risk galloping straight back into the hands-and harnesses- of their captors. And so, it's up to Estrella, the herd's unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?
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  • Horses of the Dawn #1: The Escape

    Kathryn Lasky

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Get ready for a wild run in bestselling author Kathryn Lasky's brand-new middle grade animal fantasy series.The horses are in danger. They were rounded up by the two-legs and forced onto a boat to cross the wide ocean. The journey went badly and the boat was deemed too heavy, so the two-legs forced the horses into the sea and sailed away, leaving the herd to die in the deep.By a miracle, the horses survived and made it to land. All but one -- the ghost horse, the leader of the pack. Now it's up to her daughter, only a filly, to take charge of the terrified herd. Stranded in a new land, surrounded by two-legs, will the horses find a way to live safe and free?
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  • Wild Blood

    Kathryn Lasky

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Jan. 5, 2016)
    After adopting an orphan human boy, the First Herd is finally ready to make the treacherous journey across the mountains to find the Sweet Grass that promises survival. But when their leader, Estrella, is captured by cruel men, it delivers a blow to the very heart of the herd. If the horses turn back, they'll never make it across the mountains before winter. But if they leave Estrella in captivity, the wild-born filly will surely perish. This conclusion to Kathryn Lasky's Horses of the Dawn trilogy will make your heart beat to the rhythm of thundering hooves, leaving you breathless as you join the herd's final fight for freedom.
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  • Friesians

    Lorijo Metz

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Introduces Friesians, describing their physical characteristics, how they are cared for, their historic background, and why they are frequently used in dressage and as carriage horses.
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  • Lipizzans

    Lorijo Metz

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2012)
    The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria gave fame to these graceful horses for their balletic dressage performances. The breed’s noble history is traced, from its origins in the sixteenth century through its protection by the American military in World War II to its growing popularity around the world today. Great photographs of Lipizzans doing everything from performing the famous airs above the ground to getting some well-deserved downtime in their stalls are sure to entrance all readers.
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  • Star Rise

    Kathryn Lasky

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Nov. 24, 2015)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Get ready for a wild ride in book two of bestselling author Kathryn Lasky's brand-new middle grade animal fantasy series. For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, chattel to men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles -- braving harsh terrains and fierce predators -- to a land where they can finally run wild. But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will have to abandon their quest, and risk galloping straight back into the hands-and harnesses- of their captors. And so, it's up to Estrella, the herd's unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?
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  • Wild Blood

    Kathryn Lasky

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Nov. 29, 2016)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. After adopting an orphan human boy, the First Herd is finally ready to make the treacherous journey across the mountains to find the Sweet Grass that promises survival. But when their leader, Estrella, is captured by cruel men, it delivers a blow to the very heart of the herd. If the horses turn back, they'll never make it across the mountains before winter. But if they leave Estrella in captivity, the wild-born filly will surely perish. This conclusion to Kathryn Lasky's Horses of the Dawn trilogy will make your heart beat to the rhythm of thundering hooves, leaving you breathless as you join the herd's final fight for freedom.
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  • Clydesdales

    Lorijo Metz

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 10, 2012)
    Though these big, majestic draft horses are most often seen pulling carriages and wagons in ads and parades, they were originally bred to work on farms. The Clydesdale hails from Scotland, but has become popular around the world. Readers will love learning about Clydesdale foals, history, care, diet, and much more. Great photographs and a fact-packed text are sure to make this title a favorite with horse fans.
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  • Lusitanos

    Lorijo Metz

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Young horse enthusiasts will enjoy learning about Portugal’s most prized horse breed in this engrossing volume. The Lusitano’s close relationship to the Andalusian is brought to the forefront and readers will examine how the Lusitano’s use in Portuguese-style bullfighting shaped it into the brave, agile horse it is today. The book’s spectacular photographs and wealth of interesting facts will both entertain and enlighten readers.
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