A Nest Full of Eggs (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 1

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1

by Priscilla Belz Jenkins Lizzy Rockwell, Lizzy Rockwell (Illustrator)

The first robins of spring carefully fill a nest with beautiful blue eggs. This delightful book clearly explains how birds develop, how the parents care for their young, and just what's happening inside that pretty blue egg.

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Animals, Birds, Nonfiction, Nature, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because I like birds. I also enjoyed this book because I like nests. I also enjoyed this book because I liked the part when the bird's eggs hatched.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talks about robins lifecycle - making a nest, laying eggs, how birds grow in the eggs, hatching, birds growing up and then migrating.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really interesting. We learned all about the development of a robin's egg. There were some great pictures which showed the various stages of growth inside the egg. All my kids ended up standing directly in front of me, jostling to get closer. We learned a lot that we didn't know. I thought it might be 'too young' for my 3rd graders but there was enough new information that they stayed focused and interested.

It was not an in-depth look, but it was a good one. I'd use this book again.

[RUTHC]

A good scientific book about eggs, nests, and young birds. The robin is the main subject, and it even mentions that the birds migrate in the spring to avoid the winter. Although a family of robins is the focus of the "story," other birds and nests are also introduced. For the third grade, I do a great read-aloud.

[Spencer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gift from Harper's grandmother

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid and educational, a pretty good book on the whole.

[Kristiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource about birds. It specifically shows the lifecycle and habitat of the American Robin.
Great for Kindergarten through grade 3.

[Allison Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this informational picture book, readers follow the images of two young kids as they learn about the life cycle of a robin, from nest to egg to hatchling to flight! Pricilla Belz Jenkins has made the cycle seem so simple and easy to comprehend, making it readable for a child as young as first grade. The illustrations are what really make this book, though. Lizzy Rockwell gives life to this book by using a realistic style of art, while also keeping it cutsey and fun. The implementation of detailed diagrams makes it easy for children to gain so much from this book as well! It includes a step-by-step picture layout style, which allows for the children to process each step seperately, and understand each's significance. There is also a diagram that details the process of bird growth inside of the egg! It's really so much information, but the author and illustrator work together to make this so comprehendable for even he younget readers. It would be perfect for a unit on birds, or just wildlife in general. There are some activities, too, near the end of the book, that would be perfect for engaging those students who are a little harder to please. This is all around great book for the classroom, or even home as well!

[Molly Toomey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about the life cycle of a bird, including how one forms within the egg, how a baby bird is taken care of, and how a bird leaves home to live on their own. This is not only illustrated in a way that attracts children, but has a good amount of information that can give them a good overview of how birds form within eggs and live their lives. Can be used when talking about science, nature, and observing birds. Can even be used when having eggs in the classroom as a science experiment.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stage 1 of "Let's Read and Find Out Science" non-fiction title about robins. Flowing text reads more like a picture book than non-fiction. Provides quite a lot of information about varieties of birds beyond robins.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was great. It has detailed drawings and lots of good information for a young child interested in baby birds. Nakyla loves looking at all the pictures of the eggs and the baby birds.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun and informative book about robins and other birds. The life cycle is described and the stages of life while in the egg are depicted. The illustrations are colorful and full of details and the narrative is interesting, with just enough information to keep a child's interest.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Rainbow Episode: "Chickens Aren't the Only Ones"
We own this one and have read it MANY times since toddlerhood. Lots of illustrations so it is still worth looking at with my eight year old.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about birds (mostly robins to be specific) for preschool-aged children. A note that robins don't migrate as reliably as some birds and that there are often robins around year-round, even in colder climates.

[Bridget]

On the hardcover shelf.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

great pics of a growing chick in the egg, also shows nest construction

[Olson Family Matters · Rating 2 out of 5]

These science books aren't perfect for intended age group, but a good starting point for teaching.

[Margaret Chind]

My book is missing the last page, (used book purchase) so if anyone could tell me what the text on it says I'd greatly appreciate it!

[Ben]

Great book teaching life cycle, sequence of events, and egg development of robins. It also touches on many other birds.

[SamZ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this today to a class full of 2nd graders. I especially loved the egg cross-sections showing the different stages of gestation of the baby robins. We had lots of fun conversations and questions about birds - a fun intro to zoological science!