Question

Cassandra is looking for nonfiction texts to learn more about horseback riding. She is in eleventh grade and is an advanced reader; she loves cooking, art, and adventure stories.
Based on this information, which book(s) would be the best recommendation? Check all that apply.
an adventure series about the Pony Express for young adult readers
a memoir by an expert who works to communicate with horses
a collection of training exercises for the new rider
a novel about a horse that won the Triple Crown horse races
a magazine for young adults who participate in competitive riding events
an informational text on the history of painting and sculpture

Answer 1

- a memoir by an expert who works to communicate with horses — yes (nonfiction, directly about horses/horsemanship)
- a collection of training exercises for the new rider — yes (practical nonfiction for learning to ride)
- a magazine for young adults who participate in competitive riding events — yes (nonfiction, audience-appropriate and riding-focused)

Not recommended: the adventure series and the novel (both fiction), and the art history text (nonfiction but not about horseback riding).