This is a light hearted yet serious look at dairy and beef cows of the world--both familiar and not so familiar. From ancient myths to a breed encyclopedia to a whimsical look at the fun pop culture surrounding famous cows, this books has it all. It is beautifully illustrated with large format color photos of all breeds and is the first book to feature cows around the globe. Throughout the book you'll discover all kinds of bovine trivia: how to...

Introduces cattle, and describes their appearance, the sounds they make, what they eat, and how they pass their time on a farm.

Discusses the activities of a dairy farm, describing the machines used and the process used to get the milk to our table.

Chicken's cow visitors try to jump, dance, and wiggle on his couch, which is much too tiny for such exuberant activities.

A lonely cow about to give birth on a cold winter's night finds shelter in a deserted shed with a man and a woman who are also having a baby.