Read All about Horses - (Read All about It) by Nadia Ali (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Or that horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? Find out all about horses' senses, life cycle, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. ... Photos give readers an up-close look at these loyal, majestic companions that have been living and working alongside people for thousands of years"--

Book Synopsis

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Or that horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? Find out all about horses' senses, life cycle, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these loyal, majestic companions that have been living and working alongside people for thousands of years.

Review Quotes

Young readers will love diving into a variety of topics with these fact-filled additions to the Read All about It series. Each book begins with a brief introduction followed by chapters comprised of a series of facts, each paired with a bright, well-chosen photo. The structure makes the books engaging and easy to browse, although sometimes more cohesion would have been helpful. In Bugs, Respicio takes advantage of the rapid-fire format to introduce a wide variety of dazzling insects. Dance has a few missteps, with a picture that looks like tango described as a waltz and the Adumu described generically as being performed "in Africa" (whereas other kinds of dance are ascribed to particular countries), but Mitchinson does showcase a variety of dance styles from around the world in an appealing way. In Horses, Ali captures key features of the creatures' bodies and life cycles, as well as their interaction with humans. Soccer successfully conveys the global reach of the sport as well as key points in its history, and the text is buoyed by exciting action shots. A brief glossary and index finish off each book. This series truly offers something for everyone to read about.--Miriam Aronin "Booklist"

About the Author

Nadia Ali is children's book author and a writer. She writes in various genres and is especially fond of animals. Inspired by Cici her kitty, she contributes pet features to magazines and websites. She was born in London and currently resides in the Caribbean where she happily swapped out London's gray skies for clear blue skies. She lives with her husband and has two daughters.