This incredibly detailed coloring book examines the external and internal anatomy of the horse, with 30 pages of accurate drawings highlighting the skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and major organs, including internal organs and the organs of locomotion. All illustrations are clearly labeled and explained. Also included are notes on the evolution of the horse as well as general health and care issues. An excellent introduction for horse lovers of all ages.
Table of Contents:
The Evolution of the Horse
Points of the Horse
The Skin
The Muscles of the Horse
The Deeper Muscles of the Horse
The Horse in Motion
The Skeleton of the Horse
The Vertebral Column
The Horse from the Front
The Horse from the Rear (Mare)
The Horse from Above
The Skull
The Teeth
Superficial Structures of the Head
The Internal Structures and Cavities of the Head
The Eye
The Foot
The Forelimb
The Hind Limb
The Internal Organs of the Horse
The Cardiovascular System (2 pages)
The Nervous System
The Respiratory System
The Horse's Pulse, Signs of Health
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System
Foaling
Conformation
For 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.
Dover
Pub Date: July 07, 2006
0.14" H x 10.88" L x 8.25" W
32 pages
paperback