Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A Kainer
Product Description
A visual guide to Equine Anatomy, this is a far cry from a basic child's coloring book. The visual concept is good, making a complex and possibly obscure topic more tangible. The mysteries of the inside of the horse are
right there on paper, and open for artistic application. Not only does coloring in the plates make the reader take the time to study each part of the horse, but also it gives the reader an active, hands-on role in using the
material.
Instructions at the beginning of the book explain how the authors intend its use. Drawings of the organs that comprise the systems of the horse are presented in plates; pages opposite the plates contain identifying labels for coloring in the drawings.
The plates are highly technical, as many of them are drawn from actual specimens. Labels are generally in English rather than Latin, making them user-friendly for a general readership. Because the authors start with the basic, external regions of the horse and work gradually into the more complex systems, any reader who applies him/herself can grasp even the more difficult systems of the horse. A useful list of "Directional Terms" at the beginning of the book explains terminology such as "Dorsal" and "Ventral".
Rather than merely listing parts of the horse, the book goes into some detail on topics such as determining age by teeth, the reproductive process, and how to take a horse's pulse, among others. This book makes a weighty subject less intimidating to approach, offers useful bits of information, and generally makes learning about your horse's body a lot of fun.
Instructions at the beginning of the book explain how the authors intend its use. Drawings of the organs that comprise the systems of the horse are presented in plates; pages opposite the plates contain identifying labels for coloring in the drawings.
The plates are highly technical, as many of them are drawn from actual specimens. Labels are generally in English rather than Latin, making them user-friendly for a general readership. Because the authors start with the basic, external regions of the horse and work gradually into the more complex systems, any reader who applies him/herself can grasp even the more difficult systems of the horse. A useful list of "Directional Terms" at the beginning of the book explains terminology such as "Dorsal" and "Ventral".
Rather than merely listing parts of the horse, the book goes into some detail on topics such as determining age by teeth, the reproductive process, and how to take a horse's pulse, among others. This book makes a weighty subject less intimidating to approach, offers useful bits of information, and generally makes learning about your horse's body a lot of fun.
