Come and meet some lovable characters in this special bind-up of four illustrated Pony Tales by Jenny Dale. Can Charlie the Champion Pony overcome his fear of jumping – especially when his jumping skills are the only thing that can rescue another rider who is in trouble? In Sam the School Pony, Becky and her friends are thrilled when a lovely pony, Sam, comes to live in the field next door to their school. But when danger threatens, only Becky can save her new friend. Shadow the Secret Pony has a mysterious past . . . Clare has always longed for a pony of her own, and she is thrilled when she finds Shadow in her garden one day. But where does the pony come from? Willow the Wild Pony loves being ridden out on the moors and dreams of running free with the wild ponies. One day she escapes to join the herd and has a wonderful time, but soon she begins to feel homesick. She wants to go home, but is she too late? Featuring some of the best ponies around, the adventures in Charlie the Champion Pony and Other Pony Tales are sure to become firm favourites with any horse lover!

Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled. The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed. The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting? Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.

Charlie dreamed of becoming a famous racehorse like his Dad, Charles the Great. Will he have the talent to succeed when he leaves for training at Sweetbrier Racing Stable? What will he do if he's tired and doesn't feeling like running? How will Charlie react when he faces challenges on the race track? Charlie tells this story just for you. Your child will delight in reading about Charlie as a baby horse with a big dream. All of Deanie's books convey positive messages for children. Charlie the Horse emphasizes working hard and setting goals.

Come and meet some adorable characters in this special collection of Jenny Dale's Kitten Tales illustrated with black and white pictures. Felix the Fluffy Kitten certainly lives up to his name - his fluffy fur gets everywhere - even in the bath! Will Jodie's mum learn to deal with fluff? Nell the Naughty Kitten can't stop making mischief! On the farm where she lives she is always pestering the pigs and disturbing the ducks. Will she ever learn to be a real farm kitten? Meet Snuggles the Sleepy Kitten - he spends all his time snoozing! But in his dreams he's a fierce and brave hero, chasing mice and climbing trees. Will he ever find his real world as exciting as his dreams? When Star the Snowy Kitten is found by Michael it seems like the perfect fit - Michael has always wanted a kitten, and Star really wants a new home. But Michael's mum says he's not old enough to look after a kitten yet. Will he be able to keep Star? Featuring the cutest kittens around, these four feline adventures are sure to become firm favourites with any cat lover!

Though polo is commonly associated with Britain and South America, the sport also enjoys a strong following in the United States. This comprehensive history describes the evolution of polo in the U.S., from its beginnings in a New York City riding academy in 1876 to the 2010 Open Championship held in Florida. The principal early players and the first polo clubs are covered, as is American participation in the Olympics, polo at universities and colleges, women's polo, indoor polo, and polo in the military. Additionally, chapters also examine polo in the arts and in literature.