loons

"Descriptive text and . . . photographs describe how a pair of loons raise a family."--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Provides information on the life cycle of loons and the dangers they face through a story about the birth of a loon chick on a New England lake and her growth during the summer until she leaves to migrate south for the winter.

Motivated by a challenging situation and his supportive father, Little Loon finally learns to dive.

Loon and his mate protect their chicks from curious people, egg-hunting eagles and hawks, and ferocious pike throughout a summer at Northwood Lake.

"In the old days, it was easy to change shape. Animals lived like people. Their fur and feathers were like coats made of magic. But it was hard to change colour, and everyone needs colour in life. That's why Raven and Loon decided to make beautiful coats for one another. But their creations did not go as planned..."--Back cover.

Retells the stories of three animal rescues, including two orphaned leopards, a sea turtle, and a loon.

Cooper and Packrat who are spending the summer at the Wilder Family Campground and Pine Lake must try and solve who is destroying a loon nest.

After being shown the wonders of nature by Grandmother Lom, two children venture out in her boat alone, find themselves in danger, and are rescued by a mysterious bird.