Simple text compares and contrasts members of the horse family in terms of where they live, body features, eating habits, and size. Species featured include zebras, onagers, African wild asses, donkeys, Przewalski's horses, and domesticated horses.

An introduction to the members of the horse family, once a very large group, of which only a few closely related species remain.

Describes the physical characteristics, history, and behavior of horses and discusses their interactions with humans.

"A fascinating, easy-to-understand primer for anyone curious about horses."-- Kirkus Set over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this nonfiction book for kids about the coolest wild horses in the world. Race across prairies to follow the lives of horses and ponies as they whinny, neigh, and play their way through their day. Biology professor and horse owner Carly Anne York tells the story of the wild horses in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: • A brumby searching for a drink in the Australian outback • Przewalski's horses exploring an abandoned city • Zebras avoiding predators in the African savanna Beautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Horses (A Day in the Life) is a perfect book for horse-mad kids. Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks

The horse has frequently been used as a classic example of long-term evolution because it possesses an extensive fossil record. This book synthesizes the large body of data and research relevant to an understanding of fossil horses from perspectives such as biology, geology, paleontology.

Discusses the history, physical characteristics, and native environments of various wild and domestic members of the horse family.