"[ Chickenology ] has found a prominent place on my farm on the bookshelf where we keep our favorite books"— Isabella Rossellini

Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens.With a fun tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia showcases chickens in all their feathered glory. Discover the incredible variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns. Learn amazing facts: did you know chickens can learn to count to four and have excellent hearing? Many even like to listen to music!

A great educational book covering:
• Different breeds of chickens, such as Padovana and Silkie
• The difference between roosters and hens
• How chicks form in the egg
• Chicken 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 young nature and animal lovers, chicken enthusiasts, chicken breeders, and pet chicken owners.

"Prepare to be charmed by the varied world of chickens, presented here in engaging detail.... This educational overview of all things chicken, which affectionately calls chickens 'irresistible companions,' is sure to spark new enthusiasts." — ALA/ Booklist , STARRED REVIEW

Recommended age: 5 years +