Explains the growth of a baby chick from the time it hatches from the egg until it is a full-grown hen or rooster.

A newly illustrated edition of the classic fable of the hen who is forced to do all the work of baking bread and of the animals who learn a bitter lesson from it.

Hedgie, the hedgehog, helps Henny, the speckled hen, trick the Tomten who has been eating all of Henny's eggs for breakfast.

Tells the story of a little chicken who takes a walk, never knowing that a fox is chasing her the whole time.

"In Chickens on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about roosters, hens, and newly-hatched chicks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to chickens' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chickens online using our safe search engine...

When Daniel's third-grade class raises baby chicks for a class project and he takes the five chickens home for the summer, he is surprised when one of them turns out to be a rooster.

The little hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it.

No matter how small your lot is, you can keep chickens and enjoy fresh eggs every morning. Barbara Kilarski shares her passion for poultry as she fills this guide with tips and techniques for successfully raising chickens in small spaces. Spotlighting the self-sufficient pleasures of tending your own flock, Kilarski offers detailed information on everything from choosing breeds that thrive in tight quarters and building coops to providing medical...

Pip, Midge, and Dot are enjoying the shade under an apple tree when fruit starts falling around them, causing the hens to suspect a fox is in the tree trying to hit them.