Wild Horses
© Mary M. Alward
Title: Wild HorsesAuthor: Cris Peterson
Illustrator: Elvis Upitis
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press
ISBN: 1563977451
Ages: 9 to 12
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In the early 1980s, rancher and conservationist Dayton Hyde purchased 11,000 acres of rangeland in South Dakota. He used the land to create, "The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary."
Dayton wanted the wild horses to have a natural habitat in which to live where they wouldn't be hunted or slaughtered. Wild horses was fast disappearing and Dayton was determined to protect the species. Today, 300 horses call the sanctuary home.
This book is filled with awesome photographs that will catch the reader's attention. A must read for all kids who love horses.
Title: Where Horses Run Free
Author: Joy Cowley
Illustrator: Layne Johnson
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press
ISBN: 1590780620
Ages: 4 and up
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Joy Cowley's text eloquently tells the story of real-life hero Dayton Hyde and his rescue of the American Mustang. The beautiful illustrations raise this book to a work of art.
Where Horses Run Free includes page after page of simply stunning paintings, which will give you the feeling of being taken right into the book.
Where Horses Run Free will be enjoyed not only by the young, but also by the young at heart. A great read for horse lovers everywhere.
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