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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the American quarter horse. American quarter horses are nimble and well-built. Did you know that these horses are famous for their calm and gentle natures? Or that police officers who work on horseback often choose American quarter horses? Learn more about Quarter horses in this fun and fascinating book!
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Arabian. Arabians are proud and graceful animals, and they have plenty of spirit. Did you know that Arabians served as war horses in the past? Or that an Arabian's skin is always black, no matter what color its coat is? Learn more about Arabians in this fun and fascinating book!
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Appaloosa. Many Appaloosas have colorful, spotted coats-and these horses are useful as well as beautiful. Did you know that Appaloosas helped the Nez Percé American Indians in buffalo hunts? Or that modern Appaloosas compete in both races and rodeo events? Learn more about Appaloosas in this fun and fascinating book!
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Lipizzan. Lipizzans have beautiful white coats and flowing manes. But did you know that Lipizzans aren't born white? They often start out gray or brown, and their coats lighten as they get older. These horses are also known for putting on shows at Austria's famous Spanish Riding School. Learn more about Lipizzans in this fun and fascinating book!
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You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: • is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight? • had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films? • adopted a four-footed best friend-a tiny Maltese dog named Roxy? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read...
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YOU are a New Englander with a bad case of gold fever. Gold has been discovered in California, and you want to go claim some for yourself. Will you strike it rich? On January 24, 1848, a man working near Sutter's Mill in California spotted a few small gold nuggets in the American River. This discovery led thousands of people to move to the west. However, looking for gold proved to be dangerous work. Author Elaine Landau poses many other exciting questions...
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It is the early 1860s. Slavery is legal in the United States. Brave slaves try to escape to freedom along the secret "Underground Railroad," but they don't always make it. What would you do? Would you help and protect the slaves from the slave catchers or would you follow the law? Readers will find out what they would do through this compelling narrative.
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