Books with title The American Quarter Horse

Fifteen-year old Piper agrees to help her friend Jeff sell his horses to pay for college, hoping he will then appreciate her more. But a gorgeous new girl comes to town who threatens to attract Jeff's attention. Piper doesn't know how to deal with beautiful Jackie and then she finds out that Jeff's Quarter Horse, Daisy, is prone to colic, a deadly threat in horses. All the responsibility for Daisy is on Piper's shoulders, but can she find a good owner for Daisy while keeping her healthy? And will Jeff fall for Jackie, forgetting about Piper? Daisy's life is at stake as the Horse Rescuers must act quickly.

With this quartet of stories and narrative non-fiction, emerging readers will come to know the important events and some of the key figures in African American history. The lives and accomplishments of the subjects are presented with clear language, primary sources, and memorable illustrations. Children are never too young to begin learning about key themes such as justice, resilience, perseverance, and freedom. In an age-appropriate, positive manner kids will be learning about these themes from some of the best examples in history. • Features original artwork by Lorenzo Pace • Takes a positive and triumphant approach to the difficult topics of slavery and civil rights struggles • Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter that facilitates student interpretation and analysis About the Author/Illustrator Lorenzo Pace is the former director of the Montclair State University Art Galleries in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. He is the sculptor commissioned to create Triumph of the Human Spirit for the African Burial Ground Memorial in Foley Square Park in New York City. He is currently a Professor of Art at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.