Wild Horses: Galloping Through Time
Grade 3–8—This fascinating history covers animals from the nine-inch-tallHyracotheriumthat existed millions of years ago to the wild horses that live today in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Whether showing the distinctive shape of the face of the Przewalski horse or the unique patterns on different zebra species, first-rate photos perfectly complement the informative and well-written narrative. Colorful illustrations of prehistoric horses, and descriptions of differences from modern horses in terms of their size and number of toes, will intrigue readers. Valuable facts are included about wild-horse sanctuaries and other organizations. A visual and informational blue-ribbon winner.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.