Egg

Written by Robin Page · Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Discover the secrets of survival hidden within the extraordinary egg.

4.2 Goodreads · 513 ratings

32 pages· 2,636 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud· AD1050L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating world of eggs, where survival begins. From the largest ostrich egg to microscopic wonders, animals employ clever tactics to protect and nurture their offspring. Some fiercely guard their eggs, while others abandon them to fate. Uncover the diverse strategies of the animal kingdom in this beautifully illustrated journey, revealing how life hatches from the simplest of beginnings. What secrets do these eggs hold, and how do they shape the cycle of life?

From the publisher

“Appealing, accessible, and accurate, this is another admirable creation.” –KirkusCrack 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 even use each other’s eggs as a food source help reveal the life cycle of the natural world.Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. The ostrich’s is the largest, but some are so small, you need a microscope to spot them. Animals hide them and disguise them in smart and surprising ways, too. Some abandon their eggs, while others protect them fiercely and carry them wherever they go.There are as many kinds of eggs as there are animals that depend on them, because in the animal kingdom, the fight for survival begins with the simple, but extraordinary, egg.

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