The Nature of Horses

Informationen zum Autor Formerly Washington editor of the journal Nature, Stephen Budiansky is a senior writer at US News & World Report, where he writes about science, the environment and current affairs. He lives with his wife and two children on a small farm in Virginia. Klappentext A scientific consideration of horses - their evolution, intelligence and behaviour - which offers modern explanations as to why horses stamp their hooves and snort; what makes a winning racehorse; and whether or not horses talk to each other. "A thoroughly researched, attractive, and well-illustrated book", )Harpers & Queen(. 6pp colour plates & b/w line drawings throughout. What does it mean to be a horse? The definitive and bestselling book explaining the mysteries of the horse using insights of modern science. Zusammenfassung What does it mean to be a horse? The definitive and bestselling book explaining the mysteries of the horse using insights of modern science.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Budiansky, Budiansky Stephen
• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.04.2009
• EAN: 9780753801123
• ISBN: 978-0-7538-0112-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; NATURE / Animals / Horses, Science: general issues, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals, NATURE / Animals / Mammals, PETS / Horses, Horses and ponies: general interest, Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)