Hatching Chicks in Room 6

Written by Caroline Arnold

Part of the Life Cycles in Room 6 series

Witness the wonder of life as kindergartners hatch chicks in a classroom adventure.

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40 pages· 1,350 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

In Mrs. Best's kindergarten class, young students embark on a fascinating journey of hatching chicks. From incubating eggs to watching fluffy chicks emerge, this hands-on experience reveals the life cycle of chickens. With captivating photographs, the children learn and grow alongside their feathered friends, discovering the wonders of nature. What challenges will they face as they nurture these tiny creatures? Dive into this engaging classroom adventure where science comes alive, and curiosity leads the way.

From the publisher

Kindergarteners learn the joys of hatching chicks from egg to coop in this close-up look at how chickens grow. A visit to Mrs. Best’s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they participate in a popular activity: hatching chicks. Astonishing photographs show the life cycle of a chicken, from incubating eggs, watching them hatch, and raising the chicks until they are old enough to return to the chicken coop. The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best’s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond. Winner of the Cybils Award for Elementary Nonfiction Arnold captures the joy and mystery of this familiar unit of study – Kirkus Reviews Readers will come away with a good understanding of chickens’ origins – Booklist An excellent addition to studies of animals, life cycles, or agriculture, as well as an excellent mentor text for the genre of photo essay and stories of classroom life. – SLJ’s Classroom Bookshelf Blog