ＢＲ2-18 “Eggs and Chicks”

I read a book titled “Eggs and Chicks” This book is divided into 17 contents. When I read this book, I was interested in birds. Do you know how to make nests? You can find how to make it as you read this book. Most birds take care of their chicks as they grow.

First, I will tell you about nests. Most birds build nests to keep their eggs safe. Most nests are made by moss, roots and grass. They collect many materials. And I found there are many kinds of nest. A hummingbird’s nest is tiny. It is made from cobwebs and plants. And weaverbirds build grass nests that hang from branches. But some birds don’t lay their eggs in a nest. They lay them in different places. Black skimmers lay their eggs on sandy beaches. Flamingos lay their eggs on mounds of mud.

Next, I will tell you about eggs. Birds need to keep their eggs warm so a chick can grow inside. An emperor penguin balances its egg on its feet. Its body keeps the egg warm. There are many how to warm eggs. I will tell you about inside an egg. When an egg is laid, a chick starts to grow inside. The red spot on the yolk starts to grow into a chick. The yolk contains food which helps the chick to grow. The chick grows bigger. The white protects the chick. Chicks take from 10days to 75 days to grow inside an egg.

That way, chicks grow. I thought they are strong. I thought I eat many eggs with thanks. I recommend this book to you.

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