Book description
"Appealing, accessible, and accurate, this is another admirable creation." -Kirkus
Crack the code of the incredible egg in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book by Caledcott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.
Hatching a plan for survival isn't always easy in the wild. And how animals lay, protect, and…
Why read it?
1 author picked Egg as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As a pediatrician, former research scientist, and mother, I adore this book for elementary-age children.
The illustrations are fantastic, and the text explores the remarkable diversity and purpose of eggs in nature—how eggs evolved to protect and nourish developing life. The authors also introduce children to the basics of embryonic development, making it a wonderful way to spark curiosity about the natural world.
Its themes of protection and growth resonate with the scientific foundations of my book.
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