Cover of the book Life Cycle of a Chicken

Life Cycle of a Chicken

A great book about the life cycle of a chicken

About this book

Life Cycle of a Chicken is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A great book about the life cycle of a chicken, it helps kids learn about how hens lay eggs, what's inside the egg, how they hatch into chicks and grow up as roosters or hens.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorEdward Alan Kurtz
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length10 pages, 560 words, 6 minutes
CategoriesLife Cycles, Science
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Life Cycle of a Chicken with your child

Life Cycle of a Chicken opens up Life Cycles for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.

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Inside the book

In Life Cycle of a Chicken, readers find Life Cycles. A great book about the life cycle of a chicken, it helps kids learn about how hens lay eggs, what's inside the egg, how they hatch into chicks and grow up as roosters or hens. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Life Cycles and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “What is a Chicken Egg Made of?”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

10 pages, 560 words, 6 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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