Akron Public Library

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

"Wild horses thrived for thousands of generations in the mountains, forests, and deserts of the American West. Their family herds existed in environmental harmony until man chose to "manage" them. Since then, every day more of America's wild horses disappear. But courageous people are trying very hard to reverse this, most notably, young people who feel a kinship with these often misunderstood creatures."--

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of mustangs.

Describes the habits and behavior of the wild horses which have roamed across the American West for hundreds of years.

Text and photographs depict mustang social behavior observed by the author, as well as an account of how the mustang established itself and adapted to being a wild horse in the American West.

A brief history and description of the wild horses of the western United States.

Presents a short study of Mustang horses, and describes what they look like, where they came from, what they are used for, and more.

Provides information about horse behavior, horse communities, what horses look like, and the status of wild horses in the world. Beautiful, full color photographs and simple text lead readers into the world of the last of the wild horses. See the birth of a foal and watch it grow to challenge for leadership of the band. Learn why wild horses are so rare and find out what you can do to help protect the open spaces they need to survive.