Why Do Horses Neigh? »

Do you love horses? If you do, you're not alone. There's so much to know about these amazing animals. Why do horses neigh? What are baby and adult horses called? How do horses communicate? Beginning readers can find out the answers to these questions-and many more-in this lively, fact-filled introduction to these popular animals. Filled with colorful illustrations and dynamic color photos of real horses, this is a perfect selection for any young horse lover.

Illustrated by Anna DiVito.

Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature

Holub answers the question posed by the title horses neigh to say hello, but you don't learn that until about halfway through this nonfiction "Dial Easy-to-Read," Level 3 book, Grades 1 to 3. For all of those who have dreamed of owning or riding a horse, this book is a great first step. It introduces the characteristics of various breeds, describes the smallest and largest horses, parts of the horse's body, ways to measure and tell its age, and ways to recognize a horse, and how it recognizes people. Horses are speedy, and the fastest racing thoroughbreds can run at speeds over forty miles an hour. Horses are intelligent, trainable, and loyal. They also require lots of care, which means grooming as well as mucking out their stalls so that they have a clean, dry place to reside in. Horses do sleep, but mostly in snatches; although they will lie down, then close their eyes to sleep more deeply. Each section starts with a question such as "Why do horses wear shoes?; How do horses keep clean?; Who are some famous horses? It is an easy-to-follow format, and there are plenty of photographs and other full-color illustrations to illuminate the facts presented. 2003, Penguin Putnam,