Standardbreds

Written by Victor Gentle and Janet Perry

Meet the horses that race while pulling a driver in a cart.

24 pages· 1,183 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· ~660L· AR 4.3 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

This photo-filled book introduces Standardbred horses: the history of the breed, the markings and features that set it apart, and harness racing, where the horses pull drivers in light carts. It also describes famous Standardbreds.

From the publisher

Horses have proven to be among the most popular of subjects for children of all reading abilities. This series capitalizes on that popularity for the grade 1 and up reader. Each book describes the exciting history of one horse breed, details the markings and other features that qualify a horse as a member of that breed, and describes famous horses of that breed.And they're off! No doubt you've heard these words sometime in your life. But did you know that there are other kinds of horse racing? Standardbreds exposes young readers to a whole different kind of racing, as they learn about a horse race that's been around for centuries. This horse race even includes harnesses, carts, and saddles. With all of this wonderful information and the brilliant photos, there's no doubt readers will be trotting to the next page for the next Standardbred adventure!

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