ducks

Color photographs and simple text describe the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of ducks and their babies.

"Discover the true story of an unlikely family--an orphaned mallard duckling raised by a pair of loons. Lyrical verse and evocative illustrations combine in this . . . tale of animal cooperation"--Provided by publisher.

"While writing and illustrating the beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York City apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! There are ducklings in the bathtub and ducklings in the kitchen, quacking at dawn and sitting on his desk. Can he learn to draw them just right before they grow too big? This glimpse into the creation of a much-loved story for kids is a must-read for fans of children's books, or for anyone who is interested in the creative process and the importance of persistence"--Provided by the publisher.

"Did you know that male ducks are called drakes? Female ducks are called hens. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in Ducks, a Farm Animals book"--Provided by publisher.

Ralph the dog enjoys a quiet life, but when he stumbles across an egg he unexpectedly becomes the dad to a flock of ducklings.

Twelve-year-old Hailey has high expectations for her family's annual duck hunt, but between her excitable young dog Cocoa ruining several shots and a strained family dynamic she learns that wanting a certain outcome does not guarantee it.

"After failing the test of the Chosen One as a young duck, Ralph had a tough time growing up as the village pariah, often getting into trouble due to an innate extra sense that's rather unbelievable, embarrassing, and unfortunate. That was only compounded by the constant visit of spirits that only he, Ralph, could see. Cut to today, his village is threatened by a vicious Horde, an apocalyptic flood may take the life of Ralph's only supporter, his father, and the Wise Men's Counsel are out for Ralph's hide after rumors he had his way with one of their daughters. Ultimately Ralph must leave the village and unlock the secrets of his childhood as he journeys to the Kingdom of Astolia, but not before he takes a young ward, Raoul, who bears an uncanny similarity to Ralph"--Amazon.

Bbeginning readers will learn about drakes, hens, and ducklings. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to ducks' 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. Ducks on the farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

"Duck is not like other ducks. Duck doesn't like water and is perfectly fine alone, thank you very much. But then, one dark and stormy night, an outgoing, water-loving, and very lost Frog turns up at Duck's door. Can this odd couple find Frog's home? And will they find friendship along the way?"--Provided by publisher.

When her horse runs away with her across the desert, Miss Mallard, the famous ducktective, finds herself at a forbidding ranch where she must spend the night despite mysterious warnings about her safety.