Describes the history of the American quarter horse as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.

"Engaging images accompany information about the American Quarter Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

The Quarter Horse is a fast horse that got its name in the 17th Century by running races over courses that were just a quarter mile long. Later, the Quarter Horse took on a new role as a stock horse, helping ranchers settle the Western sections of the United States. Its ability to anticipate the movements of a cow made the Quarter Horse a natural at herding cattle. There's much more information about the Quarter Horse inside this book. Open it and...

Traveling with his owners from Missouri to Oregon in 1848, Koda, an energetic two-year-old quarter horse, finds the long journey increasingly tedious and tiring until his young owner goes missing on the trail and he must use all his skills to find her.

Describes American Quarter Horses, including their history, physical features, and their primary uses. Includes a photo diagram of the horse.

Emmy has just moved from the country and had to leave her beloved horse behind, but Belle, an American quarter horse on which she takes riding lessons, helps her to get used to the noise and bustle of big city life.

"Through vibrant photography, strong infographics, and closely-leveled text, learn all about quarter horses"--

"Meet the Quarter Horse breed in this leveled reader that reinforces key vocabulary with a search-and-find feature. Quarter horses are fast and powerful. They often win short races. Carefully controlled text and excellent photos will have early readers chomping at the bit to read more. A search-and-find feature makes this book a fun treat. Picture prompts and an ending quiz build new vocabulary and create a successful foundation for emergent readers."--...