Chicks & Chickens by Gail Gibbons
Cheep . . . cheep . . . cluck Everything you ever wanted to know about chickens and eggs--except which came first. With bright watercolor illustrations and simple, clear language, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons shows young readers everything there is to know about chickens. See what different breeds of chickens look like, discover how eggs are laid and hatched, and learn how big and little farms take care of their birds. Key vocabulary words about chicken behavior and anatomy are introduced throughout Chicks and Chickens, and new words are reinforced in accessible language for young readers. Chicks and Chickens is a fun introduction to farm fowl featuring colorful diagrams, tons of facts, and a page of chicken trivia. Perfect for curious kids wondering about baby birds, or for learning and talking about where our food comes from. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator. Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Gail Gibbons has written more than 140 books and has been called a master of picture book nonfiction by Booklist. The Washington Post has said Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator. In recognition of her distinguished contribution to children's literature, Gail was awarded the Regina Medal Award. She is also the recipient of the Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC Nonfiction Book Award. Gail's informational books cover a vast range of topics and have received innumerable awards and honors that range from American Library Association Notable Children's Books to National Science Teachers Association - Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children to International Reading Association - Children's Book Council (IRA-CBC) Children's Choice Books, beloved by young readers across the country. She divides her time between Vermont and Matinicus Island, Maine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780823419395 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823419398 |
| Title | Chicks & Chickens |
| Author | Gail Gibbons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Holiday House Inc |
| Year published | 2005-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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