Marguerite Henry's Horseshoe Library Box Set

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Just as good the second time around!!.......2007-07-03

Our daughter read the Misty series when she was a child and recently we purchased them for our two Grand Daughters. Before sending them along to the Grand Daughters we again read the books; just as good the second time around!!

Wonderful Memories.......2005-12-23

I am 45 years old and still have fond and vivid memories from when I read this book as a young girl. I read it over and over again and eventually collected the series. My dearest wish back then was to have a horse and I recall babysitting and finally saving enough money to buy a pony when I was 13.

Wonderful horse classics!.......2004-08-27

I read most of Margerite Henry's books as a child and loved them very much! I remember the amazement at realizing that Chincoteague and Assateague were real places! I have yet to get to Chincoteague for the pony roundup but I have visited many times over the years. I am buying these for the family library and hope my son grows to love them as I have. He is a little young now at age 3 but I plan to start reading them to him as he gets a little older!

Bring back the old covers!.......2003-11-04

These were some of my favorite books when I was a child, but these glossy new covers just take me out of the moment! Bring back the beautiful watercolor covers by Wesley Dennis! No Marguerite Henry fan should settle for less.

Misty of Chincoteague.......2002-12-13

Hi, I would like to tell you about a book called Misty of Chincoteage. The aurther of this book is Marguertie Henrey. This
book has 173 pages. The book is illustrated by Wesley Dennis. The genre of this book is fiction because it's made-up.
The setting is Chincoteague island. THe time is through out the 1900's. Misty of Chincoteague is a wounderful book.It's about a boy and a girl named Paul and Mareen Beebe. There's a horse that they want so badley. The horses name is Phantom. Phantom has a baby named Misty. I don't want to give away the ending.
The three reasons why I liked it are the book had wonderful illustrations, good use of words,and it's appropriate for school. I would recomend this book to fourth grades through out adults. The reason is because it's easy to comprehand.
If you really like horses you should read Misty of Chincoteague. Bye!!

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The American Horseshoe Crab

Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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ASIN: 0674011597

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The American horseshoe crab that comes ashore on the East Coast in vast numbers to mate and nest is much the same creature that haunted the coast before the time of the dinosaurs. It is among the world's most intensely studied marine invertebrates, critical to our understanding of many groups of organisms, both modern and extinct, and crucial to the ecology of large estuaries such as the Delaware Bay. Some stocks of this great survivor, whose ancestors made it through the mass extinction some 286 million years ago, have been severely depleted today because of overfishing and habitat destruction.

Carl N. Shuster, Jr., H. Jane Brockmann, and Robert B. Barlow are at the forefront of research on Limulus polyphemus, and in this book they bring together twenty scientists who have worked on all aspects of horseshoe crab biology to compile the first fully detailed, comprehensive view of the species. An indispensable resource, the volume describes the horseshoe crab's behavior, natural history, and ecology; its anatomy, physiology, distribution, development, and life cycle; the puzzle of its immune system; and its present management and future conservation.

Brighty: Of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library)

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Brighty -- Still a great read!
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Another memory.
enjoyed the book
His Free Spirit Haunts the Canyon

Brighty: Of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library)
Marguerite Henry
Manufacturer: Aladdin
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ASIN: 0689714858

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Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.

Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights-forever wild, forever free.

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Brighty -- Still a great read!.......2007-08-09

At age 54 I decided to add this book to my classic children's collection. I was delighted to find when I read it again after 43 years, it still was a charming, fun book from beginning to end!

Brighty Review.......2007-01-06

I ordered this book for my wife as we had just returned from the Grand Canyon and she had expressed interest in Brighty...she even bought a small stuffed Brighty. Anyway, the format of the book is really cute as it reminded me of books I read in grammer school. As I understand, the story is based on some level of fact. I have seen references to Brighty in the Grand Canyon Association news and in the Death in Grand Canyon book. It is a fun read and provides a little history of the Grand Canyon. Anyone with an interest in animals, the outdoors or the Grand Canyou will enjoy this book.

Another memory........2006-11-03

Another great book for children. It has been around a long time and was a favorite of our children. I purchased it for our grandchildren.

enjoyed the book.......2006-06-18

I just discovered this delightful book. I find it ironic to read comments about burros being destructive......perhaps we humans ought to look in the mirror. We have been far more destructive to this national treasure than any burro.

His Free Spirit Haunts the Canyon.......2005-04-19

Set in the Grand Canyon during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency this charming tale introduces readers to an unlikely animal protagonist: a wild burro who lives alone, but has been partially tamed by kind men. Rescued first by the Old Timer, then from a cougar's wounds by the North Rim's resident lion-killer, Brighty experiences the gamut of human behavior toward animals and each other: from the absurd, the selfish, the ambitious, and even the criminal. As the only witness to the evil schemes of a thieving murderer, Brighty relies on his own natural instincts which warn him about vicious Jake Irons.

Ruthless Irons murders the kindly and trusting prospector in order to obtain his copper mine. The sheriff frets for several years that the heinous crime goes unsolved and that the murderer remains unpunished. But Uncle Jimmy Owens' moon-lily tea helps trick a confession from the cruel scoundrel-with Brighty as a non-verbal but wary witness. Even in his lonely pilgrimages down to Bright Angel Creek the burro has many adventures on his own; he even crosses the Colorado River twice on a bridge which he helped men construct. Will he one day prefer to live
with his own kind as king of the herd? Or Be satisfied to be honored and befriended by human beings? Teddy Roosevelt looms larger than life as his personality is interwoven with Marguerite Henry's fictitious characters. For it was this charismatic president who devoted his efforts to setting aside the wilds of the Grand Canyon in the form of a national park.

Readers rejoice at Brighty's free spirit, which is said to prance through the gorges and trails which he cut en route to his beloved North Rim. This gentle burro epitomizes the youth and vigor of the primeval canyon-showing how humans and animals should cooperate to preserve America's natural wilderness. Delightfully illustrated by Wesley Dennis, this book is for outdoors enthusiasts and animal lovers of all ages.

Horseshoes, Cowsocks & Duckfeet: More Commentary by NPR's Cowboy Poet & Former Large Animal Veterinarian

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Never heard of Black before this book.
Great Cowboy Stories
Not What I Thought

Horseshoes, Cowsocks & Duckfeet: More Commentary by NPR's Cowboy Poet & Former Large Animal Veterinarian
Baxter Black
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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ASIN: 1400049431
Release Date: 2003-08-26

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Baxter Black, the world’s bestselling cowboy poet, author of Cactus Tracks & Cowboy Philosophy, and public radio’s favorite former large animal veterinarian, is back in the saddle with a hilarious new roundup of essays, commentaries, and campfire verse that speaks to the cowboy soul in each of us.

Drawn in part from Baxter’s wildly popular NPR commentaries and syndicated columns, Horseshoes, Cowsocks & Duckfeet offers a generous helping of his tender yet irreverent, sage-as-sagebrush take on everything from ranching, roping, Wrangler jeans, and rodeos to weddings and romance, the love of a good dog, dancing, parenting, cooking up trouble, and talking about the weather. If you haven’t ridden with Baxter before, find out what more than a million dedicated fans are laughing about inside and outside the corral.

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Baxter Black review.......2007-07-12

I personnally have not read this book. It was a gift to my son in-law. However, he LOVES it.

Never heard of Black before this book........2003-09-25

I had no idea he was on NPR. When my neighbor loaned me Horseshoes, Cowsocks and Duckfeet I was a long time getting around to picking it up. When I did it was only because I knew I needed to be able to tell the neighbor I had done so (out of courtesy).
I'm glad I did read it. Black probably isn't for everyone. There's a body of experience required to understand the point of his anecdotes and laugh at his humor. If you are person who's been around farm animals and live in a rural environment you'll probably love this book. I did.
On the other hand, if you an urbanite and have never been anything else you'll most likely consider it a waste.
The humor is dry and the anecdotes have an 'insider' quality probably unintended by the writer. The cultural abyss between urbanites and rurals grows ever wider. If this book doesn't span the gap there are still enough people with rural experience to appreciate and enjoy it.

Great Cowboy Stories.......2003-09-07

I have heard Baxter Black on the radio for years and I finally bought one of his books(I plan to buy more). Well, it was worth every one of the 60 miles I had to travel to purchase it. His stories or poems are truly laugh out loud. I liked the story about the cowboy trying to do his laundry and getting in an accident and his truck caught fire and a box of ammo was in the truck. He writes about everyday happenings that happen to plain ordinary folk. Everyone hears stories such as these, but Bax's writing style make the stories highly readable. I felt as I was reading them that he was there tell the tales. I highly recommend the book.

Not What I Thought.......2003-02-07

I have heard Baxter Black on a several occations on NPR (National Public Radio just in case you don't know. Check them out...) over the last couple of years. Most of what I did hear I liked so when I found this book I thought it would be great.

This is a collection of short, and I mean less than 2 pages short, stories as told by Black on NPR during 2001. (I think that's right...) Admittedly, something is lost in the translation from radio to book form. Baxter has a way with words and the way he says them is as meaningful a part as what he says. I was glad most stories had a brief introduction and for the glossery at the back of the book for those "non-cowboy" types like myself. I also liked the fact that I could read a story or two, put the book down and be able to come back to it a few minutes later or a week later.

I read all 75 (ish?) stories; I found my dad in one story (you know which one, Dad!), really enjoyed about 10, liked probably 40 or so and missed the point, didn't "get" or just didn't like the rest.
Perhaps it is the differences in age and sex (me being a 30-something married woman) or the generational differences or just the lifestyle differences but in some of the tales I had a hard time relating. I did, however, send the book on to my father who is older and wiser and much more learned in the ways of veterinarians, cowboys and politics and I bet he gets much more out of the book than I.

If you are already familar with Baxter's other stuff and like it then I believe you will not find any fault with this newest book. If this is your first Baxter Black book as it was mine then I suggest one of his more favored volumes to see if you like it first.

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Great Nature Book

Awesome Horseshoe Crab Resource!

Extraordinary Horseshoe Crabs (Nature Watch)
Julie Dunlap
Manufacturer: Carolrhoda Books
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ASIN: 1575052938

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Great Nature Book.......2000-07-21

I really liked this book. It was very detailed and the pictures were great. I especially liked learning about horseshoe crabs' cool blue blood. I was really interested to learn about how migrating birds depend on them too. If you like horseshoe crabs, and you SHOULD, this is the book for you.

Awesome Horseshoe Crab Resource!.......2000-07-19

This book gives the reader a first hand view of the elusivehorseshoe crab! It deftly covers the anatomy, characteristics, range,and issues surrounding the little talked about, but much studied creature. The photos and text are outstanding, the best I've seen so far. I am a Biology teacher in Delaware, and find this book an invaluable addition to my Delaware Bay Ecology curriculum. This book will help all people interested in the crab to learn and understand its plight!

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HORSESHOE CRABS ARE THE BEST
5 Stars for Crab Moon

Crab Moon (Read and Wonder)
Ruth Horowitz
Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 076362313X
Release Date: 2004-03-08

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Introduce young naturalists to the mysterious high tide of the horseshoe crabs.

One June night, under the full moon, Daniel’s mother wakes him up to see the extraordinary sight of horseshoe crabs spawning on the beach, just as they have every spring for an awesome 350 million years. But when Daniel returns in the morning, he finds only one lonely crab, marooned upside down in the sand. Can he possibly save it? Like a perfect day at the beach, CRAB MOON leaves an indelible memory of a special adventure between parent and child, and a quiet message about doing our part to preserve even earth’s oldest creatures.

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HORSESHOE CRABS ARE THE BEST.......2000-07-21

This book is a really nice story about how you can get to know horseshoe crabs better. I love the night time illustrations. I like remembering when my family went out looking at horseshoe crabs near Cape May New Jersey. It was very special like the story in this book. I wanted to know even more about horseshoe crabs than a picture book can tell you so I also read Extraordinary Horseshoe Crabs by Julie Dunlap. If you have both of these books you will really know a lot about horseshoe crabs which are really cool.

5 Stars for Crab Moon.......2000-06-14

Crab Moon is a gem. Ruth Horowitz's evocative prose brings to life an experience that few people will get to have--witnessing thousands of horseshoe crabs massing on the beach under the full moon for their annual egg-laying. Kate Kiesler's paintings express the mood perfectly.

The book tells a simple story. Daniel is woken in the night by his mother, and taken to the beach to watch the crabs. The next morning, he goes out alone to find a crab stranded on her back. He empathizes with the odd-looking creature, and finds a way of turning her over so that she may return to the sea.

Crab Moon is salted with interesting horseshoe crab facts, and it allows readers to share in Daniel's feeling of connection with a threatened and misunderstood species. But while the book both informs the reader and evokes respect for nature's creations, its tone is always poetic rather than pedantic or preachy. In fact, with its warm, dreamy feel and its invoking of ancient natural rhythms, Crab Moon should make an ideal bedtime story.

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Avoid like the plague

I wasn't impressed

Increasing power and scores.

this book tought me all I know about the game

Will help beginners and intermediates.

Bowling Strikes
Dawson Taylor
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Bowling: How to Master the Game

Skills, Drills & Strategies for Bowling (The Teach, Coach, Play Series)

ASIN: 0809239779

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"Without reservation, I highly recommend this book."--Earl Anthony

The single most important factor in bowling strikes consistently is the ability of a bowler to deliver an explosive strike ball, or the "power" ball. The secret of bowling the modern strike ball--the "squeeze" principle, or putting action into or spin on the ball--is explained clearly and simply within these pages.

Bowling Strikes also covers game fundamentals and recent equipment innovations and offers tips and strategies for mastering rhythm and timing, taking advantage of the "angle," converting difficult spares and "impossible" splits, and correcting common errors.

With more than 85 close-up photos and precise step-by-step instructions, plus special advice for the left-handed and senior bowler, this book gives all participants of the sport the confidence to take aim and up their average with ease.

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Avoid like the plague.......2005-09-19

Where do I start?

This bowling technique (the power ball) is most certainly NOT geared to the beginner or intermediate bowler. A hook ball with a medium release (thumb at 11 o'clock position) and a free armswing is more than adequate for all but the most demanding players and playing conditions (at least that was what we were taught at coaching school). The power ball would put excessive strain on the wrist and fingers.

The power ball enters the pocket at 75 to 80 degrees? On which planet does this occur? CAT analysis has shown the pros angle of entry to the pocket at a mere 5 1/2 to 6 degrees, which would be about the maximum achievable without using a rocket-powered ball (currently illegal, I believe).

This is a fairly recent book, yet some of the pictures look like they were taken during the 1950's. What gives?

The spare making suggestions have been rendered obsolete by the 3-6-9 and 2-4-6 spare systems.

The two-page section on advice to seniors was just hilarious (go bowling and make new friends after you retire - wow). Nothing on bowling itself. Bowling does change as you grow older, because the game becomes, physically at least, a bit more difficult, particularly with regards to hand strength/ball weight and knee/leg and back problems. The obvious come to mind - switch to a lighter ball, hold the ball lower in the stance, reduce the length of the steps in the approach.

I would not recommend this book to any of my students at any level. Beginning players should choose Strickland, intermediate players, Kouros.

I wasn't impressed.......2000-06-03

Bowling Strikes was off to a great start. It jumped right into the mechanics of bowling in good detail. Suddenly, after 30 or 40 pages, it just died. It almost looked like the author became bored and just wanted to throw another hundred pages on to make the book longer. A good portion was spent displaying almost every possible spare. First of all, with the title being Bolwing Strikes, was was there more space dedicated to picking up spares? I would have rather the author diagnosed precisely what caused the spare and options to correct your throw rather then spending a page on how to pick up the 6-9-10! Even stranger, the author assumes you're advanced enough that you throw a hook, yet spends several pages on ettiquette, how to score, and injuries. The first 20 or 30 pages have some helpful tips, but you're better off spending the money on practice. Best suited for someone who just bought a fingertip ball and wants to learn how to hook.

Increasing power and scores........1999-11-23

Ive been bowling for 2 years now and messed about with bowling straight then spinning the ball but my averages were always around 140. Ive had this book for 2 weeks and I now have a comfortable style and bowl 160 average (top score 210). The author tells you how to apply spin to the ball via the "squeeze"...excellent book and judy is very pretty! Nice one amazon

this book tought me all I know about the game.......1999-08-27

this book was great. It had all the info you need to know if you want to be a good bowler. all you beginners,this is a must read. It has lots of helpful tips and stratiges from todays top professionals, such as Ernie Mcrackin and Roy Munson. All of you beginners out there, I have three words for you; BUY THIS BOOK!

Will help beginners and intermediates........1998-06-12

Another nice book for beginners to intermediates. I generally find I have the same complaint with most bowling books. Not enough illustrations and drawings of the release. Showing works a lot better than just telling.

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Josie is almost settled into her new home and school, but lately she misses her busy riding-school life at the old house. Then Josie gets the perfect idea. With Charity's help, she can become involved with the local stable, and even take part in the riding events she has missed so much.

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Read it it's great!!

Sweet Charity (Horseshoe Trilogies #3)
Lucy Daniels
Manufacturer: Volo Books
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Read it it's great!!.......2006-03-07

When Faith and Hope gone to new homes, Josie is left with Hope's daughter Charity. in this book, one of the girls loved the horse and wanted to buy her, but was devastated when her parents they couldn't afford her, she runs away taking Charity with her. Josie gets Faith and looks for her, will she be too late?
Read this book it's great!!!!

Where There's Hope (Horseshoe Trilogies #5)

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Where There's Hope (Horseshoe Trilogies #5)
Lucy Daniels
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ASIN: 0786817488

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Friendship House is the perfect place for Hope, until one weekend Hope falls ill while the vet is away. Josie and her family pay their old horse a visit and arrive just at the right time to give Hope the proper attention. Will Josie's family help Hope survive until the vet returns?

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