Everything Horse

Kids' FAQs

by Marty Crisp

Question-and-answer format brings (readers) right to the topics that interest the most. Accessible and photo-packed.--BOOKLIST Clear, full-color photos provide close-up views of various species. This is a fun treat for browsers. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Book PaperbackPublication 6/1/2005 64Reading Age 8 and Up

Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

About the author

Marty Crisp lives in Ephrata, Pennsylvania a town about forty miles west of Harrisburg in Lancaster County where she writes as a correspondent for Lancaster Newspapers. She is married, has four grown children and is very fond of dogs, a primary subject in much of her writing. As a writer primarily for children, she has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Maxwell Medallion awarded by the Dog Writers Association of America.

Reviews

[Hannah Holthaus · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was filled with information about all types of horses. It covered more than just a horses life and what horses like to eat. In this book, it talked about historical events like the Pony Express, the importance of horses throughout history, and also how they sleep, the difference between a pony, donkey, and mule, how fast a horse can run, what happens to old horses, and who are the most famous horses in the world, just to name a few subtopics. There are real photographs used in this book to help the readers. In the back of the book, there are multiple resources listed that readers can go to if they need more information, as well as additional websites that are useful. This would be an excellent resource to use if a student is doing a research project over horses or just really enjoys horses.

[Pasta Bird · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is 3 stars simply because the way it was written was engaging and interesting. There was some glaringly obvious misinformation. I’m willing to say that it’s not due to the author’s bad research or knowledge, and more due to the period in which it was written. Over the past 20 years, we have discovered so much new information in how to care for and work with horses. This book was simply written at the wrong time.

Misinformation aside, I did enjoy reading this book. The way it was written is perfect for confident young readers. It’s engaging, with a nice layout and concise, but not bland, wording. A lot of non-fiction books I read either get too nitty gritty or end up with clunky, robotic sentences. This one is a nice in between for readers who need something between those two.

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked learning things about horses that I didn't yet know. even though it was under my reading level. Everything Horses is a great book for someone who loves horses.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kids want direct answers to their questions. They do not want to sort through information to find the simple answers they are looking for. Everything Horse: What Kids Really Want To Know About Horses provides information in a direct and easy to understand fashion. It answers questions about the history of horses, the actions of horses, traditions of horseback riding, terminology and much more.
The pictures featured in this book help provide clear examples of the terms and descriptions about horses. There are also many humorous close-ups of horse noses that breakup any potential monotony experienced by reading a nonfiction book.
Any child who has expressed an interest in horses and just wants the facts will love this book. Young children will enjoy looking at the pictures and discussing the facts with the assistance of an older reader. Children in second grade and up will love reading this book on their own and sharing the facts that they learn with others.

[Emerson and Theodore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perhaps this book should be called "everything mommy does not want to remember about horses" such as horse slaughter, glue factories, etc….
Well, I have to give them credit, they really do cover all the topics. The first two pages are excellent showing all the anatomical parts of a horse, then horse breeds, nutrition, racing, training, etc. Quite good.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son loves horses right now so the pictures in this were fun. We are recently enjoying reading nonfiction children's books.

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really awesome book! I let people borrow it and they loved it! What are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD THE FREAKEN' BOOK ALREADY!!

[Maya Gorev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good horse information for any ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!