Why do horses wear shoes? How do horses 'speak'? And why can't horses burp? Answering twenty curious questions about the equine species, this book is a charming blend of zoology, history and popular culture that celebrates why horses have been such beloved companions for centuries. Featuring a myriad of different horse breeds, readers will discover whats so unique about a horses body and its behaviour, and why they deserve to be well cared for.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Favourite Pets .

This book has been graded for interest at 5 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Thames & Hudson Ltd .

Nick Crumpton is a zoologist at University College London. He completed his PhD at Cambridge University before working at the Natural History Museum and for the BBC as a journalist and researcher.