Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $5.99 | 978-0-375-87026-2 (0-375-87026-1)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49: Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

eBook, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $5.99 | 978-0-375-98863-9 (0-375-98863-7)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Hardcover Library Binding, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $12.99 | 978-0-375-97026-9 (0-375-97026-6)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Thumbelina by Random House

2012-01-10T00:30:00-05:00

Thumbelina The World's Smallest Horse
Written by Random House

Trade Paperback, 16 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses | $3.99 | 978-0-375-86355-4 (0-375-86355-9)

At only 17.5 inches tall, Thumbelina holds the record for being the world's smallest horse. But what she lacks in size, she makes up for in heart. Each year, Thumbelina tours the country bringing laughter and inspiration to sick and needy children—and teaching everyone she encounters that even the smallest creatures can accomplish great things. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will enjoy learning all about Thumbelina in this storybook featuring full-color photos and more than 30 stickers.

Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies by Shelley Ann Jackson

2011-10-11T00:30:00-05:00

Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies A History of Horse Breeds
Written by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson
Illustrated by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson

Hardcover, 72 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $19.95 | 978-0-88776-986-3 (0-88776-986-1)

Thousands of years ago people living on the steppes of central Asia realized that horses could transport them long distances, help them fight their wars, pull their plows, and provide them with sport and companionship. Ever since, horses and human history have been intertwined.

The author-illustrator team of Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson celebrates all kinds of horses in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book. From fast horses like the Barb, which traveled to Spain from Africa in the early eighth century to become a foundation for many Spanish and European breeds, to war horses like the Mongolian that gave their owners military advantage (today there are more horses in Mongolia than there are people), to the hard-working horses ranging from the tiny American Miniature to the giant Clydesdale, Harness Horses,
Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies is a treasure-trove of information. Today there are fifty-eight million horses in the world.

This is the perfect book for those who own (or dream of owning) a horse, who ride, or who simply like to read about these magnificent animals and the special relationship they share with humans.

National Geographic Readers: Ponies by Laura Marsh

2011-08-23T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Readers: Ponies
Written by Laura Marsh

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses | $3.99 | 978-1-4263-0849-9 (1-4263-0849-3)

Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children’s books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite topics in a familiar format that instills success.

National Geographic Readers: Ponies by Laura Marsh

2011-08-23T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Readers: Ponies
Written by Laura Marsh

Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses | $13.90 | 978-1-4263-0850-5 (1-4263-0850-7)

Gunner by David Parkins

2010-09-14T00:30:00-05:00

Gunner Hurricane Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Trade Paperback, 104 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $7.95 | 978-0-88776-905-4 (0-88776-905-5)

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero.

PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses. Heather and her family lived in their horse trailer for six weeks and considered themselves lucky to have safe, comfortable shelter. After the storm, they searched for the animals and recovered many of them. But three months passed before they located Gunner, a hundred miles away. They were told he was in terrible shape and should be put down. Nevertheless, Heather drove on washed-out roads to bring him home, starving, dehydrated, and blind in one eye. With the help of a vet and her mother, she nursed him back to health. Amazingly, nine months later, he was well enough to compete again in the World Championship Paint Horse Show. Gunner's story is a testament to love and to determination.

Gunner by David Parkins

2010-09-14T00:30:00-05:00

Gunner Hurricane Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-227-1 (1-77049-227-5)

Wild Horses by Michael Langham Rowe

2009-07-01T00:30:00-05:00

Wild Horses
Written by George Edward Stanley
Illustrated by Michael Langham Rowe

eBook, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses | $3.99 | 978-0-307-54935-8 (0-307-54935-6)

Long ago, all horse were wild. In time, people taught them to wear a saddle and a bit. But some horses were not tamed. And today, all over the world, wild horses still run free.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Miskeen by David Parkins

2009-06-05T00:30:00-05:00

Miskeen The Dancing Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-000-0 (1-77049-000-0)

Miskeen was born in obscurity on a Russian farm, sold to a traveling circus, and earned a reputation performing in small towns in the 1980s. He was schooled first as a liberty (rider-less) horse and then as a “dancing” (dressage) performer. Dancing was what he did best, and he was often observed trotting on the spot whenever he heard music. He matured into a magnificent, highly trained and valuable animal. But then tragedy struck.

Confined in his stall after an exhausting day of performances in unbearable heat, Miskeen was spotted by a boy. The boy took up a training whip and beat the horse mercilessly until, in panic, Miskeen struck out. The boy was bitten severely, and, in retribution, Miskeen was ordered to have all his teeth pulled so that he could never “turn vicious” again. Suddenly the magnificent animal was disabled, humiliated, unable to eat, and totally worthless to those who had prized him.

Miskeen would have died, had he not been rehabilitated by a young British woman named Vicky Malia. He recovered, eventually rewarding his new owner with private dance performances. It seemed he still had an ear for music and a memory of grander days. Miskeen is dancing still.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Horses by Betina Ogden

2009-06-03T00:30:00-05:00

Horses
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Betina Ogden

eBook, 24 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses | $3.99 | 978-0-307-48604-2 (0-307-48604-4)

There’s a new horse on the farm! He was just born yesterday, but he already weighs 100 pounds and can stand all by himself.

Kids will love following this little colt through his first two years of life in this very young nonfiction Pictureback that’s simple and fun enough to be read as a story. Young horse enthusiasts will especially appreciate the horse vocabulary and care information.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Face to Face With Wild Horses by John Eastcott

2009-05-12T00:30:00-05:00

Face to Face With Wild Horses
Written by Yva Momatiuk
Photographed by John Eastcott

Hardcover, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Adventure & Adventurers; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology | $16.95 | 978-1-4263-0466-8 (1-4263-0466-8)

You approach with caution, drawn to their equine beauty. The sleek stallion, the magnificent mare, and the gentle foal look like any happy family. But don’t get too close. These are wild horses, untamed by humans. Now photographers Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott take you inside the world of the wild horse. This husband-and-wife team of committed experts makes a case for the conservation of one of America’s favorite wild species.

Face to Face With Wild Horses by John Eastcott

2009-05-12T00:30:00-05:00

Face to Face With Wild Horses
Written by Yva Momatiuk
Photographed by John Eastcott

Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Adventure & Adventurers; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology | $25.90 | 978-1-4263-0467-5 (1-4263-0467-6)

Brigadier by David Parkins

2009-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

Brigadier Gentle Hero
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-003-1 (1-77049-003-5)

The true story of a gentle hero who won hearts and affection for
his commitment to “serve and protect.”

A big boy right from the start, Brig was a Belgian draft cross, or grade horse, with just the right temperament to earn his place on the Mounted Unit of the Toronto Police Department. Brigadier was a golden chestnut with four white socks, and his size alone was imposing. But that wasn’t why Sergeant Graham Acott chose this horse above all the others with such certainty. The animal’s large, intelligent, and gentle eyes were what struck him. This was a horse, and a partner, perfectly suited to the job for which he’d been bred.

Brigadier never let Graham or anyone else down for a moment, and his years of service with the force were happy ones. When, on that last night, he turned into the path of an oncoming car and took the full force of its impact, he did what he was trained to do and he did it with the heart of a gentle hero.

Thousands wept and were outraged by the senseless cruelty that ended Brig’s life. For his selfless act, Brigadier received full honors, a police funeral, and tributes from around the world. But his days of willing service, the smiles he brought, and his gift of companionship are what he will always be remembered for.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Fosta by David Parkins

2009-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

Fosta Marathon Master
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-004-8 (1-77049-004-3)

If nature had taken its course, Fosta would never have lived. But thanks to quick and loving intervention, the plucky little foal did survive. In the first few moments of his life, he was stolen from his dame by an expectant mare. When she had no milk to give him, he had to be fostered by a third “mother” since his own refused to take him back. From the very beginning, his chances of amounting to anything were horribly slim. Added to that, it didn’t look as if he would ever be big enough for racing. Yet Fosta has become one of the best-known horses ever to run Australia’s grueling “ultimate endurance test,” the Shahzada. For five days, the toughest and fastest horses compete internationally to cover four hundred kilometers of rugged terrain. The motto of the event is “To Finish is to Win,” and Fosta has finished an incredible ten out of eleven starts, making him one of the most consistent and enduring horses of all time. Here is his story, told so that readers will feel they are atop Fosta as he attempts to earn his last completion buckle.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

JB Andrew by David Parkins

2009-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

JB Andrew Mustang Magic
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-002-4 (1-77049-002-7)

He was born, wild and free, in the vast mountainous scrublands of Nevada. Until he was a year old, no human hand touched him, though he knew something of the danger people represented to the herd. But one fateful day, the herd was chased by a huge black creature in the sky, and the yearling was separated from his mother. In blind panic he ran, but he could not outdistance the terrifying, whirling thing above him, or the humans on horseback that surrounded him.

Before long, JB Andrew would come to the attention of many. He was big, leggy, and awkward, but he had a long, graceful stride and was chosen for an inmate prison program where he would be trained and made ready for adoption. JB, short for Jail Bird, had a special quality that forced people to take notice. Before his retirement years later, he would win hearts and trophies in the elite competitive dressage ring by becoming the first and only wild mustang to attain success in the sport. He paved the way for people to dream, believe, and succeed and in doing so, JB became one of the greatest ambassadors for wild mustangs the breed has ever known.

Third in the True Horse Stories series, JB Andrew: Mustang Magic is as warm as it is inspiring.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Little Squire by David Parkins

2009-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

Little Squire The Jumping Pony
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $6.99 | 978-1-77049-001-7 (1-77049-001-9)

Little Squire was born in an Irish meadow on an early spring day. The colt was beautifully formed with strong, straight legs and a pretty head. But due to his small size, it was unlikely he would be more than a nice child’s riding pony. By the following spring, the yearling was separated from his mother and turned out to pasture with the other weanlings. Little Squire wasn’t happy to be away from his dam so he charged the high stone wall and cleared it easily. Little Squire had just shown an astonishing side of himself that would eventually bring him greatness.

Over time, the young horse traded hands, crossed an ocean, and ended up on the American show-jumping circuit. That was when he met another diminutive Irish immigrant, Mickey Walsh.

The two were inseparable until, at Mickey’s request, Little Squire was retired at the top of his game, and while he was still sound. He went out in a blaze of glory, though, ending his last performance with Mickey by jumping a six-foot-two fence — rider-less — in front of a packed arena. During the war-torn 30s, Little Squire had given people something to cheer about.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

La Primera by Adeline Halvorson

2009-03-10T00:30:00-05:00

La Primera The Story of Wild Mustangs
Written by Ian Tyson
Illustrated by Adeline Halvorson

Hardcover, 32 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Exploration & Discovery | $20.95 | 978-0-88776-863-7 (0-88776-863-6)

Ian Tyson's classic song, beautifully illustrated for horse-loving youngsters everywhere

The story of the wild mustang in North America is the subject of “La Primera,” a song written and performed by Canadian folk singer and horse afficionado, Ian Tyson. And it is the subject of this handsome picture book with paintings by equine artist Adeline Halvorson.

In 1493, the first Spanish horses were loaded onto a ship and taken on a long, hard voyage to the Americas. Many died along the way and only a few survived. Among them was La Primera. Little by little, their numbers grew, and in time they were in Mexico with Cortez and his conquistadors, on the grasslands with the Comanche upon their backs, and in frontier towns serving the needs of cowboys.

The rugged wild mustangs still exist, and their bloodlines are traceable all the way back to those first horses and the careful records the Spaniards kept. That the animals have survived for five hundred years, while the world around them changed, is a tribute to their endurance and fiery spirit. Included with the story of the song is a section of historical facts on these amazing and beautiful animals and a CD of Ian Tyson singing “La Primera.”

Brigadier by David Parkins

2009-02-10T00:30:00-05:00

Brigadier Gentle Hero
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Trade Paperback, 96 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals | $7.95 | 978-0-88776-904-7 (0-88776-904-7)

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Thumbelina by Random House

Thumbelina The World's Smallest HorseWritten by Random House

Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies by Shelley Ann Jackson

Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies A History of Horse BreedsWritten by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson Illustrated by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson

National Geographic Readers: Ponies by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Readers: Ponies Written by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Readers: Ponies by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Readers: Ponies Written by Laura Marsh

Gunner by David Parkins

Gunner Hurricane HorseWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Gunner by David Parkins

Gunner Hurricane HorseWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Wild Horses by Michael Langham Rowe

Wild Horses Written by George Edward Stanley Illustrated by Michael Langham Rowe

Miskeen by David Parkins

Miskeen The Dancing HorseWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Horses by Betina Ogden

Horses Written by Monica Kulling Illustrated by Betina Ogden

Face to Face With Wild Horses by John Eastcott

Face to Face With Wild Horses Written by Yva Momatiuk Photographed by John Eastcott

Face to Face With Wild Horses by John Eastcott

Face to Face With Wild Horses Written by Yva Momatiuk Photographed by John Eastcott

Brigadier by David Parkins

Brigadier Gentle HeroWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Fosta by David Parkins

Fosta Marathon MasterWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

JB Andrew by David Parkins

JB Andrew Mustang MagicWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Little Squire by David Parkins

Little Squire The Jumping PonyWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

La Primera by Adeline Halvorson

La Primera The Story of Wild MustangsWritten by Ian Tyson Illustrated by Adeline Halvorson

Brigadier by David Parkins

Brigadier Gentle HeroWritten by Judy Andrekson Illustrated by David Parkins

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Thumbelina The World's Smallest Horse
Written by Random House

Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies A History of Horse Breeds
Written by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson
Illustrated by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson

National Geographic Readers: Ponies
Written by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Readers: Ponies
Written by Laura Marsh

Gunner Hurricane Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Gunner Hurricane Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Wild Horses
Written by George Edward Stanley
Illustrated by Michael Langham Rowe

Miskeen The Dancing Horse
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Horses
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Betina Ogden

Face to Face With Wild Horses
Written by Yva Momatiuk
Photographed by John Eastcott

Face to Face With Wild Horses
Written by Yva Momatiuk
Photographed by John Eastcott

Brigadier Gentle Hero
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Fosta Marathon Master
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

JB Andrew Mustang Magic
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

Little Squire The Jumping Pony
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins

La Primera The Story of Wild Mustangs
Written by Ian Tyson
Illustrated by Adeline Halvorson

Brigadier Gentle Hero
Written by Judy Andrekson
Illustrated by David Parkins