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
