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War Horses In History: A Horse Book For Kids About The Faithful Service Of Horses In Wars Throughout The Ages Kindle Edition

3.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

Did You Know That Horses Were Used In Wars For Thousands Of Years?

"War Horses In History: A Horse Book For Kids About The Faithful Service Of Horses In Wars Throughout The Ages" is a book that traces the role of the faithful horse as it served in battle alongside man throughout history.

Written by children's author Julie Pearson for children of reading age of 6-12 years old, this is an educational book that discusses the importance the horse has played from ancient times in Greece and Rome, during the ages of the knights of Europe and through to World Wars 1 &2. There is even special mention of the Greek Trojan Horse story.

Here's what you will discover inside:
  • War Horses through the centuries
  • The qualities of horses used in battle over the ages
  • Horses of war in ancient Egypt
  • The War Horses of Rome and Greece
  • The wooden horse in the Trojan War
  • The Knights of England
  • World War One and war horses
  • World War Two and war horses
  • More interesting facts about horses of war.
Filled with beautiful pictures, this book has been formatted to reproduce perfectly on Kindle, iPad, PC and most other tablet devices.
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DWZ46PU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bubble Jar Media (July 12, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Customers find the book highly educational, enjoying the journey through time and its wonderful pictures. They appreciate how horses played an important role in battle.

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9 customers mention "Educational value"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly educational and interesting, enjoying the journey through time, with one customer noting it's wonderful for both young and old readers.

"...Thanks for writing a book so kids can learn the important role that horses have played in many battles over thousands of years!" Read more

"Wow, what a great journey through time and all through the use of horses in battle...." Read more

"...An interesting, short book on the history of the war horse. Great educational resource." Read more

"I found this book about war horses incredibly fascinating, as up until reading it I didn't really know all that much about them...." Read more

3 customers mention "Horse use"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's coverage of horses in battle, with one customer highlighting their important role in wars throughout history.

"Wow, what a great journey through time and all through the use of horses in battle...." Read more

"...Even in World War I, horses played an important role...." Read more

"Great lessons of the past, and how brave the horses were in war, and what it took to be a war horse...." Read more

3 customers mention "Picture quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book.

"...So I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at all the pictures...." Read more

"...Wonderful pictures and explanations that showcase these powerful and significant animals...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
    Horses have been used in many aspects of war and fighting for thousands of years. It is great to see a book that reminds us of the important role that horses have played.

    As an Aussie I remember how our Light Horse men fought in the Middle East and gained the liberation of Be'er Sheva in Israel. We actually have a Light Horse Museum just down the road from where I live. So I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at all the pictures.

    Thanks for writing a book so kids can learn the important role that horses have played in many battles over thousands of years!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013
    Wow, what a great journey through time and all through the use of horses in battle. Its amazing to see how important these beautiful animals have been in the history of the world.

    Wonderful pictures and explanations that showcase these powerful and significant animals. I have a new appreciation for horses and children will gain a new perspective as well after reading this eye opening book.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2014
    Did you know that horses were used in war for over 5,000 years? European knights needed heavy horses (up to 2,000lbs) due to all their armor. Learn about how war horses were used by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. A chapter is even included on the Trojan horse. Even in World War I, horses played an important role. By the time World War II came along, horses were not involved in the fighting but were very much involved behind the lines. Find out how important they were and what their role was in this book.

    Cons: Tense changes in one part from the past (where it should be) to present and then back again.

    An interesting, short book on the history of the war horse. Great educational resource.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013
    I found this book about war horses incredibly fascinating, as up until reading it I didn't really know all that much about them. As it turns out they were used all throughout history in Europe & Eqypt and used in a number of different battles. Simply amazing animals. Loved the book! Highly educational and great for both kids and adults alike.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
    I think there are chapters to be included yet. Still there's interesting stuff and worth the read for young fans of horses and ancient warfare.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014
    These war heroes are seldom characterized as vividly as in this book.

    History buffs will get a a kick out of the vivid descriptions of these noble creatures that played such important roles in the lives of their favorite heroes.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015
    Great lessons of the past, and how brave the horses were in war, and what it took to be a war horse.
    How the horses learned to protect their riders and themselves, and the care of the rider. Can't do the job without taking care of the horse.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2013
    My son and I learned so much about the faithful horses used in war. We enjoyed the journey through time and enjoyed looking at the beautiful photos!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Lionel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Special Mission of Horses - Saddle-Up for a great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2013
    Julie Pearson has brilliantly mixed a wonderful and much loved animal with honor and awesome pictures that will delight youngster in this special kindle edition. A must for nostalgic grandparents to cuddle up to and read to their grandchildren!
  • Jackie M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant for young readers.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2013
    A pleasant book for children, giving a brief introduction into the participation of horses in wartime. OK for young readers who don't want too much detail.
  • Simone L.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Horses
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2013
    Interesting book but didn't seem to last very long. most information I already knew. I think this book should be less money.

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