In Police Horses, children will learn the history and widespread use of mounted police units. With candid photos and fast-paced narrative text that show horses in action, Police Horses details how police departments world-wide use mounted officers to help fight crime and control crowds. Whether chasing a criminal down the street or patrolling the neighborhood to ensure the peace, police horses are always ready for action. Kids will learn which breeds are best suited for police work as they follow horses through training school to the first day on the job working with their human partners.