What's Inside a Bird's Nest?: And Other Questions about Nature & Life Cycles

Learn all about eggs, nests, and birds with this nonfiction picture book 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 read!

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

Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: What's Inside
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.90w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780593176535
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 555999 / What's Inside a Bird's Nest? and Other Questions about Nature & Life Cycles

About the Author
Rachel Ignotofsky is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. Rachel grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. After graduating from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, she began creating illustrations that make learning exciting. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature!