| #1232030 in Books | 2012-01-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 7.50 x.60 x5.38l,.82 | File type: PDF | 216 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Wonderful, accessible book!|By Sandy K|Annie Potts, (not the actress,) takes us on a real eye-opener concerning a favorite bird of mine- Gallus gallus domesticus, distant relative of the dinosaurs.
She's informative, but not stuffy; educational, but not boring.
Perfect for any age- if you can read, you can enjoy this book and learn so much.
I hi||'In this brilliant book, Potts challenges us to see chickens as creatures who think and feel in complex ways all of their own ... This series notably mixes historical and cross-cultural research with gorgeous illustrations; Chicken is no exception.' - TLS 'Thi
No creature has been subject to such extremes of reverence and exploitation as the chicken. Hens have been venerated as cosmic creators and roosters as solar divinities. Many cultures have found the mysteries of birth, healing, death and resurrection encapsulated in the hen’s egg. Yet today, most of us have nothing to do with chickens as living beings, although billions are consumed around the world every year.
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Chicken (Animal) | Annie Potts. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
