Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (World of Nature Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "CHICKENS lay the eggs you buy, the eggs you boil or fry or ....." (more)

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Product Description

Ruth Heller's prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs.

"A highly original book, on the improbable subject of eggs...Simple enough for three-year-olds, and complex enough for those considerably older." --The New Yorker

"Bold, bright illustrations complement the informative text...A touch of humor and rhyme leave youngsters with a wealth of information--and an impressive new vocabulary word." --The Mailbox

Language Notes

Text: Spanish
Original Language: English --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (May 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698117786
• ISBN-13: 978-0698117785
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, February 8, 2000

By	R. Wutke (Girard, KS) - See all my reviews

Children will enjoy listening to you read this delightful book about egg-laying animals and their unique eggs. The colorful illustrations in this story are vivid and make the book come alive with fascinating detail. The words in rhyme tell this story in an informational, but highly interesting way that will attract children. They will want to read it again to be sure they do not miss any of the remarkable pictures this book offers. The pages about the octopus and insects are my most favorite because they tell their story in such a simple way. This book would be an excellent resource for children beginning to learn about egg-laying animals. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves great picture books.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Egg Book, September 29, 2001

By	Darryl Nightingale (Chung Li City Taiwan) - See all my reviews

With an elegant rhyming text and glorious full-page illustrations, this marvellous little book manages to convey it's information both succinctly and powerfully.

Birds,snakes, lizards,crocodiles, turtles, dinosaurs, frogs, toads, salamanders, fish, seahorses, sharks, rays, snails, spiders, insects, and a couple of mammal-like critters all lay eggs.

My Preschool and Kindergarten ESL students love it! I'd give it ten stars if I could.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! What better way to learn the word Oviporous!, November 26, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (Sandcastle) (Sandcastle Books) (Paperback)

Ruth Heller has found the way to make that *learning* connection for children. It is an enjoyable books for adults too. Wonderful for two year olds through six year olds. Buy it