Smithsonian Handbooks: Horses
YA-The strength of these books is their stunning full-color photographs, all of which are distinct and well labeled. Both guides begin with general overviews of the title animals and then present the histories and characteristics of various breeds in alphabetical order, within logical groupings. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs (1980) and Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies of the World (1988, both S.&S.;) have more substantial texts, but their photographs lack the clarity found in these handbooks. Useful additions.Linda Diane Townsend, West Potomac High School, Fairfax County, VACopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.