Helen Plum Library

They may not look like it, but seahorses are a kind of fish. These colorful, tiny ocean residents make their homes mostly in shallow waters and move into deeper areas during the rough seas of winter. They have plenty of other unique and interesting characteristics that readers of all ages can delight in. Achievable text written with beginning readers in mind introduces where seahorses like to live, aspects about their body, what they eat, and other...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to sea horses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish

An introduction to horses and ponies describes their physical characteristics, lifecycle, behavior, senses, care requirements, diet, popular breeds, and equestrian sports

"People have long valued horses-to ride, to pull things, and to enjoy as companions. In this appealing book, carefully crafted with low-ATOS text, horse enthusiasts will love reading the accessible information about horses' adaptations and behaviors as well as acquiring new vocabulary. They'll especially enjoy the up-close photographs of different beautiful breeds in action"--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to horses through simple, predictable text and related photos"

"Ponies and horses are favorite animal friends. Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about ponies and horses -- a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader -- carefully leveled to help children progress" --

"In Farm Horses, beginning readers will learn about horses that work on farms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to horses' behaviors, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm horses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

"Many young readers love horses and dream of having a horse or a pony for a pet someday. They learn what kind of work it would actually take to care of this kind of pet as they explore clear text that can help them decide if a horse or pony is the right pet for them. In addition, fun facts about a variety of horses and ponies are presented, alongside colorful photographs of these beautiful animals. Graphic organizers, fact boxes, and a fun activity...

When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled little mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. And one of the biggest appetites! Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched...