Description

2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Prize for Excellence in Science Books finalist, Children's Science Picture Book category

2021 Premier Anderson Award winner, Best Nonfiction category

"[Chickenology] has found a prominent place at my farm in the book shelf where we keep our favorites books" —Isabella Rossellini

Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens.
With a playful tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia presents chickens in all of their feathered glory. Discover the incredible variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns. Learn incredible facts: did you know that chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing? Many even like to listen to music!

A great educational book, covering:

Different breeds of chickens, like Padovana and Silkie

The difference between roosters and hens

How chicks are formed in the egg

Chickens sounds and noises

Chicken anatomy and feather anatomy and colors

Chickens and eggs around the world

Chicken history and folklore

Raising chickens at home

Chickens as pets

Chickenology is the perfect animal book for nature and animal loving young readers, chicken enthusiasts, chicken farmers, and pet chicken owners alike!

"Prepare to be fascinated by the varied world of chickens, presented here in charming detail.... Endearingly dubbing chickens 'irresistible companions,' this educational overview of all things chicken is bound to hatch some new enthusiasts."—ALA/Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Collect all the wonderful books and toys in the Farm Animal Series:

  • Chickenology 1000 Piece Puzzle
  • Sheepology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia
  • Sheepology 1000 Piece Puzzle
  • Pigology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia
  • Rabbitology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia
  • Rabbitology 1000 Piece Puzzle

Details

ISBN

9781616899080

Publishers

Princeton Architectural Press

Book info

Height: 216 mm

Width: 479 mm

Published Date