MacLeod, Elizabeth,

Galloping through history : amazing true horse stories / Elizabeth MacLeod. - vi, 82 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bucephalus : the most famous warhorse of the ancient world -- Mustangs : North America's wild horses -- Patriotic horse : Star, unsung hero of the Revolutionary War -- The Pony Express : cross-country mail movers -- Pit ponies : fueling industry from deep underground -- Seabiscuit : a winner against all odds.

From the time people first rode horses more than 5,000 years ago, these amazing creatures have changed the way humans live, travel, fight, work, and play. In her captivating storytelling style, Elizabeth MacLeod brings to life six of the most exciting horses that have influenced the course of civilization.

ISBN: 9781554516995 (tr. pbk.) 1554516994 (tr.pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Horses.
Animals and civilization.
Animals and history.
Children's literature--2016.

Dewey Class. No.: 636.1 MACL 2015