Why Are Horses

An Illustrated History of Horse Breeds

By: Brittany Long Olsen

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Hardcover | 20 October 2026

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Format
Hardcover

Age
9 - 11

Grade
3 - 5

Dimensions(cm)
25.65 x 20.57 x 1.27

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Ever wonder why Thoroughbreds are so fast or why American Miniature Horses are used as guides? Discover the history of over 30 different horse breeds in this nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations!

Why are Shetland ponies so small? Why are there so many horses in Mongolia? Why are Andalusians movie stars?

For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding horses and working alongside them, using them for everything from farm work, warfare, transportation, to sports. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind over 30 of the most popular horse breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do.

Some of the breeds and their histories covered in this book include:

Arabian
American Paint Horse
American Quarter Horse
Appaloosa
Thoroughbred
Morgan
Tennessee Walker
And more!

With author Brittany Long Olsen's gorgeous and adorable art as the “mane” event, this guidebook has all the greatest facts and stories behind your favorite furry friends!

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