Akron Public Library

"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.

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...

Did you know that more than 20,000 Thoroughbreds are born in North America each year? Most Thoroughbreds live in the United States. Find out more about these animals in Thoroughbreds, part of the I Love Horses series. I Love Horses helps young readers learn about different horse breeds.

Saddle up and explore the fast-paced world of Thoroughbred horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Thoroughbred and its important role as an American racehorse. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Thoroughbred's size, coat colors, and majestic features such as its refined face and long, powerful legs. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this spirited...

This book describes Thoroughbred horses, including their history, physical features, and primary uses.

"Meet the Thoroughbred horse breed in this leveled reader that reinforces key vocabulary with a search-and-find feature. Thoroughbred horses are fast. They are good at jumping. Carefully controlled text and excellent photos will have early readers chomping at the bit to read more. A search-and-find feature makes this book a fun treat. Picture prompts and an ending quiz build new vocabulary and create a successful foundation for emergent readers."--...

Discusses the breed of horse known as thoroughbred and follows a new colt from birth to the day of its maiden race.

Traces the history of Thoroughbred racing and Thoroughbreds, the fastest racing horses ever developed.

In the mid- to late-1930s, Risky Chance grows from a spirited colt to a winning racehorse, but an injury and the Great Depression bring hardship that only a special little girl can help him overcome.