Includes index. "Bullfrog Books are published by Jump!"
Contents:
At the track -- This horse trains -- Why? -- It will race! -- Race horses learn to run -- Lucky runs on a track -- Race horses have long legs -- They make big strides. -- They have strong bodies -- Some jump over fences -- These horses race many miles -- They keep going! -- Some horses pull carts -- Blaze pulls a sulky -- A driver rides in the sulky -- They race to the finish line -- Some horses race at rodeos -- They run around barrels -- The fastest one wins! -- It is race day! -- Jockeys get on the horses -- They ride into the gates -- They are off! -- The horses run around the track -- They run a lap -- They race to the finish line -- Spirit wins! -- On the Job -- Race horses compete in many different races Take a look at some of them! -- Barrel racing -- Horses race around barrels -- Endurance racing -- Horses race many miles over many days -- Flat racing -- Horses race on a flat track toward a finish line -- Harness racing -- Drivers race horses in sulky carts -- Jump racing -- Horses race on a track toward a finish line while jumping over fences and other obstacles -- Quarter horse racing -- Horses race for a quarter of a mile -- Picture glossary -- Gates -- Doors used to make sure race horses start at the same time -- Jockey -- A professional rider in a horse race -- Lap -- One complete trip around a racetrack -- Rodeo -- A contest in which riders compete in different events -- Strides -- Long steps -- Sulky -- A two-wheeled vehicle used in some horse races.
Summary:
"In Race Horses, beginning readers will learn about horses that compete in horse racing. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to horses' behaviors, training, and different racing events. Supplementary back matter summarizes the events they compete in, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about race horses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Race Horses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Race Horses is part of Jump!'s Working Horses series"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.