Eggs and Chicks
By (Author) Fiona Patchett
Illustrated by Zoe Wray
Illustrated by Tetsuo Kushii
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
31st July 2006
30th June 2006
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
636.5
Hardback
32
Width 158mm, Height 211mm, Spine 8mm
160g
Which bird lays the biggest egg in the world and how do tiny chicks learn to fly Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with fabulous photos and artwork. Easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert. Internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
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Fiona Patchett (Author)
Fiona Patchett grew up in Yorkshire and studied history at university. She has lived in Italy and San Francsico, but now lives in London. She has written many children's books, on subjects as diverse as stargazing, history and baking. She loves cooking and spends hours testing recipes for fairy cakes.