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Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed and the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Thoroughbred horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Thoroughbreds that covers the history of the breed and describes their physical traits, temperament, and unique talents.

Describes the origins, physical characteristics, needs, and training of this horse, which is known for its speed and racing skills.

Examines the Thoroughbred horse, including its racing history, popular culture impact, and care.

Donald believes he knows all there is to know about seeing. An optometrist in suburban Boston, he is sure that he and his wife, Viv, who runs the local stables, are both devoted to their two children and to each other. Then Mercury-a gorgeous young thoroughbred with a murky past-arrives at Windy Hill and everything changes. Mercury's owner, Hilary, is a newcomer to town who has enrolled her daughter in riding lessons. When she brings Mercury to board...

Text and photographs describe the life of a thoroughbred race horse, from birth through training to its first race as a two-year-old.

"This title will focus on the unique history of the American Paint Horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Thoroughbreds are one of the fastest and biggest winners in horse racing. They are still mostly known for racing, but also excel in polo and jumping."--