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The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

DK's classic look at the world of horses, now reissued with a CD and wall chart.

Children's Literature

The well-known "Eyewitness" series offers nonfiction volumes centered on one subject. Each is spectacular in both photography and authentic, accurate information. Horse, one of the titles, is recommended for ages ten and up, but a younger reader will certainly enjoy the photographs and can glean some information. Other titles in the series include Costume, Film, and Boat.

The horse family     6
How horses evolved     8
Bones and teeth     10
Senses and behavior     12
Mares and foals     14
Wild asses     16
Seeing stripes     18
Ancient ancestors     20
Horses in history     22
Donkey work     24
Mules and hinnies     26
Shoes and shoeing     28
Bits and pieces     30
Exploring by horse     32
To the Americas     34
Running wild     36
Horses from around the world     38
Other breeds and colors     40
War horses     42
The age of chivalry     44
Traveling by horse     46
Horse-drawn vehicles     48
Heavy horses     50
Horse power     52
Light draft work     54
The horse in North America     56
Sport horses     58
Horses for courses     60
Useful ponies     62
Did you know?     64
Identifying breeds     66
Find out more     68
Glossary     70
Index     72