Horses
Revised Edition
Published on 8. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-06-446256-3 (ISBN)
Description
This updated and revised edition of Horses from acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon gives an in-depth look at these fascinating creatures.
From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes a completely revised and updated edition of Horses. With brand new full-color photographs, readers will learn how horses came to be domesticated, how to distinguish different breeds, the important roles they've served throughout history, and more. From stallions and mares, to Clydesdales and Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse-lovers and animal-lovers everywhere!
This updated edition includes:
* Author's note
* Stunning full-color photographs
* Glossary
* Index
* Additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes a completely revised and updated edition of Horses. With brand new full-color photographs, readers will learn how horses came to be domesticated, how to distinguish different breeds, the important roles they've served throughout history, and more. From stallions and mares, to Clydesdales and Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse-lovers and animal-lovers everywhere!
This updated edition includes:
* Author's note
* Stunning full-color photographs
* Glossary
* Index
* Additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
(f/c photos )
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-446256-3 (9780064462563)
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Person
Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!