Decorated horses

"Throughout history and across the globe, horses have been special to people. Since ancient times, humans have decorated the regal animals in uniforms, costumes, armor, and more. Learn about horses in battle, such as those ridden by Japanese samurai and chariot warriors. Admire talented horses like...

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Main Author: Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw (Author)
Other Authors: Brett, Jeannie (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2015]
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Summary:"Throughout history and across the globe, horses have been special to people. Since ancient times, humans have decorated the regal animals in uniforms, costumes, armor, and more. Learn about horses in battle, such as those ridden by Japanese samurai and chariot warriors. Admire talented horses like those in the circus and the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Marvel at the horses that pull Italian carts and carry the Long Beach Mounted Police in the Rose Bowl parade. In the pages of this book, you'll discover how and why horses have always been people's lively and beautiful companions."--Book jacket.
Physical Description:48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
ISBN:9781580893626
1580893627
Author Notes:Dorothy Hinshaw Patent has published more than one hundred science and nature books for children, including When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone (Walker, 2008), The Buffalo and the Indians: A Shared History (Clarion, 2006), and Big Cats (Walker, 2005). You can read more about her body of work at www.dorothyhinshawpatent.com.