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Lifecycles: Egg to Chicken

Series: LifeCycles
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Lifecycles: Egg to Chicken by Camilla de la Bedoyere explores the fascinating journey of a chicken's life, beginning as a delicate egg and transforming into a full-grown chicken. Through engaging illustrations and simple explanations, it guides children through the various stages of development, offering insights into nature's wondrous cycle. Perfect for young readers, this book combines education with a sense of wonder about the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking to engage young readers with fascinating insights into the life cycle of chickens. The book is beautifully illustrated and simplifies complex biological concepts, making it a perfect educational tool for curious children eager to learn about nature and science.

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The age-old question about the life cycle of chicken-and-egg is explored with stunning photographs and a simple, informative text.

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How many eggs do hens lay? Where do hens build their nests? What do chicks eat?

Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn how different species are born, grow up, and reproduce with this stunning series.

Lifecycles: Egg to Chicken is packed with amazing photographs of every stage, labelled diagrams to explain growth and development, fascinating facts, and discussion points for further learning.

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Lifecycles: Egg to Chicken by Camilla de la Bedoyere is praised for its engaging approach to explaining the transformation from egg to chicken. It is considered educational, providing clear and concise information with vibrant illustrations. Reviewers highlight its ability to captivate young audiences while effectively teaching about the life cycle of chickens.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786036179

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: color photos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Camilla de la Bedoyere was a teacher for ten years before she became a full-time nonfiction author. She has written more than 250 books for children, covering a wide range of topics, from nature and science to maths and geography.

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