Ponies of the World Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) The smallest of horse breeds, usually standing less than 14 hands high (about 56 inches), ponies have a reputation for being gentle and intelligent.For this delightful coloring book, John Green has realistically rendered 42 of these remarkable animals. Able to endure harsh weather conditions and to
| Title | : | Ponies of the World Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.94 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486405648 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1999-01-20 |
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The smallest of horse breeds, usually standing less than 14 hands high (about 56 inches), ponies have a reputation for being gentle and intelligent. Able to endure harsh weather conditions and to survive on meager diets, they have been used by humans over the centuries for work and pleasure. They also make ideal mounts for children.For this delightful coloring book, John Green has realistically rendered 42 of these remarkable animals. Ranging from the Shetland pony (one of the smallest of all equine varieties and perhaps the strongest of all horses in relation to its size) to the Zemaitukas pony from western Lithuania (mentioned as far back as the thirteenth century when it carried warriors on raids deep into Russian territory), the illustrations also depict the Haflinger, Welsh mountain pony, a Sable Island mare with her foal, as well as the Chincoteague, Camargue, Fjord, Bosnian, Caspian, Highland, Palomino, and 30 other breeds.Engagingly portrayed with young and adult riders, grazin
Editorial : About the AuthorFor more than 20 years, John Green has created popular Dover coloring books. He specializes in realistic drawings of people, animals, and places, and his recent titles range from Life in Old Japan to Dogs to Paint or Color.
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