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Chickenology

The Ultimate Encyclopedia
By Barbara Sandri and Francesco Giubbilini
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Chickenology offers young readers an engaging and visual tour of the fascinating world of chickens. With charming illustrations by Camilla Pintonato, the book explores a variety of breeds, their origins, feather patterns, and behaviour. Learn surprising facts such as chickens' ability to count up to four, their excellent hearing, and even their enjoyment of music. It covers topics like the differences between roosters and hens, chick development, chicken sounds, anatomy, history, folklore, and tips on raising pet chickens.
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Ideal for nature and animal-loving children, young readers keen on animals, chicken enthusiasts, farmers, and anyone interested in keeping or learning about pet chickens. This book suits readers curious about the natural world and agricultural practices in an accessible and delightful format.

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"Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music!"--Provided by publisher.

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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 favourite 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
  • Chicken sounds and noises
  • Chicken anatomy and feather anatomy and colours
  • 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

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Praised for its engaging and thoughtful presentation, Chickenology is described as an ode to the fondness people have for these birds, beautifully illustrated and filled with captivating facts. Reviews highlight its suitability as a gift for children interested in chickens and farm life, with artistic layouts and charming details that appeal to both novices and enthusiasts. It is noted for sparking new chicken enthusiasts with its educational yet playful tone.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616899080

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton Architectural Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Camilla Pintonato

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 76

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Barbara Sandri Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Francesco Giubbilini

About the Author

Barbara Sandri is an environmental activist and a pioneer of backyard chicken keeping. Her chickens are named Guerra, Pace, Traita, Rina, Ciuffina, Pitta, and Beppa. Sandri is based in Livorno, Italy.

Francesco Giubbilini combined his passion for communication and backyard chicken keeping by founding, together with Barbara Sandri, the first Italian website dedicated to chickens and eggs, Everything about Chickens (www.tuttosullegalline.it). Giubbilini is based in Livorno, Italy.

Camilla Pintonato is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Venice, Italy. She studied illustration at Mimaster in Milan and completed her master's degree in editorial design at ISIA in Urbino. Her books include Full Moon, Detective Mole, and the forthcoming title Pigology.

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