When Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch arrive in Appaloosa, they find a small, dusty town suffering at the hands of renegade rancher Randall Bragg, a man who has so little regard for the law that he has taken supplies, horses, and women for his own and left the city marshal and one of his deputies for dead. Cole and Hitch, itinerant lawmen, are used to cleaning up after opportunistic thieves, but in Bragg they find an unusually wily adversary-one who...

"Engaging images accompany information about the Appaloosa Horse. The combination of high-interest subject and narrative test is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

1880s, the American West. Randall Bragg is a rich landowner who is wanted for murdering the town marshal. Lawman Virgil Cole and his deputy Everett Hitch are two friends who are hired to defend a lawless town from the murderous rancher. Their efforts become complicated and their friendship is tested when a young widow arrives in town.

Like the Native American tribe that first used this breed, the Appaloosa is a part of American History. Its spotted coat and thin tail and mane give the Appaloosa a look of its own and also protect it from prey and other dangers. There's more interesting information about the Appaloosa inside this book. Open it and get to know the horse that was named after the Palouse River in Oregon.

With unique coats dotted with color, Appaloosa horses are easy to spot! But these fancy horses are more than just beautiful. They demonstrate grace in many horse events. This title for young readers is filled with stunning photos and leveled text.

Meg has never known loss. Until her heart-horse drops dead underneath her in the show ring. Jared has been living with loss ever since his father died in a tragic farming accident. Meg escapes her grief by changing everything about her life; moving away to spend the summer on an island in the St. Lawrence River. New place. New job. No horses. Once there, she meets Jared; working hard to keep anything else in his life from changing. When Jared...

Did you know that Appaloosas are known for their spotted coats? No two Appaloosas have the same pattern of spots. Find out more about these amazing animals in Appaloosas, part of the I Love Horses series. I Love Horses helps young readers learn about different horse breeds. Each book explores the appearance, history, and personality of a beloved breed of horse.

After being captured by men, Blue the Appaloosa grabs a chance at freedom and tries to find her way home.

Discusses the lineage, physical characteristics, life span, breeding & uses of the appaloosa horse.