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What's Inside A Bird's Nest?

And Other Questions About Nature & Life Cycles

Read by Tashi Thomas
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Learn all about eggs, nests, and birds in this nonfiction book adapted for audio from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!

Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Rachel Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky!

Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be favorite listen!

Rachel Ignotofsky's engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about birds, eggs, and nests in this nonfiction series.
© Thomas Mason IV
Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program. View titles by Rachel Ignotofsky
"A thoughtfully organized and delightfully illustrated introduction." —Kirkus Reviews

"....
A welcoming introduction to birds and an invitation to learn more about them." —The Horn Book

"The impeccable combination of fun facts and eye-catching artwork will turn any reader into a fledgling fan of these incredible animals." —Booklist

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Learn all about eggs, nests, and birds in this nonfiction book adapted for audio from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!

Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Rachel Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky!

Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be favorite listen!

Rachel Ignotofsky's engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about birds, eggs, and nests in this nonfiction series.

Author

© Thomas Mason IV
Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program. View titles by Rachel Ignotofsky

Praise

"A thoughtfully organized and delightfully illustrated introduction." —Kirkus Reviews

"....
A welcoming introduction to birds and an invitation to learn more about them." —The Horn Book

"The impeccable combination of fun facts and eye-catching artwork will turn any reader into a fledgling fan of these incredible animals." —Booklist

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