Know Your Cows - Couverture souple

Byard, Jack

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1912158469 ISBN 13 : 9781912158461

Editeur : Old Pond Publishing Ltd, 2020

Synopsis

Do you know your cows?

• 44 breeds of cattle, each with its own full-page spread
• Fun facts highlighting each cow's physical characteristics, history, country of origin, alternative names, and more
• High-quality full-page photo of each cow breed, showing each distinctive appearance
• Compact 5x7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get interesting info fast
• Kids love it for the photos of cool cows, but grown-ups are sure to learn a lot, too

Did you know that Wagyu cows were originally working animals? Or that the Irish Moiled is the rarest cattle breed in the British Isles? How about that the Brown Swiss has been around since 4000 BC? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about 44 breeds of cattle!

From the largest in the world to the most common, from known origins to the most fanciful theories, inside this book is everything you need to know to identify the 44 most interesting cattle breeds. Learn the essential facts about each one, including the breed's appearance, personality, history, breeding, country of origin, milk-producing capabilities, and other fun facts.

From the strong Ayrshire, who produces ideal milk for ice cream, to the pampered Wagyu, whose beef is said to reduce cholesterol, you'll learn all about these impressive animals inside this fascinating guide!

While showcasing the most common breeds, like the popular British Blue, Know Your Cows also includes the rare and vulnerable breeds, such as the Kerry and the Lincoln Red, which need our continued active support.

The perfect gift for any aspiring farmer or those interested in farm animals, this small format paperback is designed for any age and provides a fun and informative overview of this diverse species.

This engaging guide will turn both adults and children into cow enthusiasts, and you'll soon be able to say you Know Your Cows!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jack Byard was born in Bradford in Yorkshire where he lived and worked all his life. He always had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Old Pond Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1912158469
• ISBN 13: 9781912158461
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible