Why can't horses burp? : curious questions about your favorite pet

9780500652305
0500652309

47 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm

Includes index

History of the horse : how long have there been horses?
Fire and ice : why are horses called warm-, hot- or cold-blooded?
Wild stallions! : do any horses still live in the wild?
Dynamic duos : can horses and humans be friends?
Spot the difference : what colour is that horse's coat?
Built for speed : can all horses be racehorses?
What's your neigh-m? : what are horses in a herd called?
Gentle giants : what are the biggest breeds of horses?
Working nine to five : do horses have jobs?
Desert roots : which is the oldest breed of horse?
The long, the short and the tall : what's the difference between a horse and a pony?
Fancy footwork : can a horse perform tricks?
Looking good! : do horses need a hairdresser?
Healthy hooves : why do horses wear shoes?
Eating like a horse : how often should you feed your horse?
Why can't horses burp? : how is a horse unique?
Giddy up! : what is a horse gait?
Let the ears do the talking : can a horse speak with its ears?
Competition time : can a horse win a medal at the Olympic Games?

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Snowden-Fine, Lily, illustrator