Chickenology The Ultimate Encyclopedia
“Chickenology The Ultimate Encyclopedia” by Barbara Sandri, published by Princeton Architectural Press in 2021, is an illustrated book that takes young readers on an informative journey into the world of chickens. With 71 pages of engaging content, this edition features charming illustrations by Camilla Pintonato, making it an appealing resource for children interested in animals and nature. The book explores various chicken breeds, their unique characteristics, and fascinating facts about their behavior and anatomy.
Readers will discover a wealth of information, including the differences between roosters and hens, how chicks develop in eggs, and the diverse sounds chickens make. The book also delves into chicken history, folklore, and practical aspects of raising chickens as pets. “Chickenology” serves as an educational tool for young animal enthusiasts, chicken farmers, and anyone curious about these farm animals, providing a delightful blend of science and nature in a visually captivating format.
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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
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