wood duck

Features a step-by-step look at the life cycle of a duck from egg to adulthood. Also discusses other animals that hatch from eggs. Includes color photographs, a color diagram of a duck's body, and activities for acting like a duck.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to wood ducks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

A mother wood duck peeks out of a hole in an old, twisted tree in a swamp. The hole is the entrance to her nest. Once she's sure no predators are close by, the mother duck jumps from the nest hole to the ground. Then, one, two, three--tiny, fluffy ducklings start to jump from the tree. Soon 12 babies have jumped from the nest. Now, the newest residents of the swamp are ready to explore their watery home. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about wood ducks and the swamp habitat in which they live, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as comparing a female and male wood duck and guessing what wood ducks eat, give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures.

Discusses the physical traits, life cycle, habits and behavior of the wood duck, a species saved from extinction early in this century.

"A young girl finds a wood duckling separated from his family and teaches him to swim, hunt for bugs, and how to fly. She loved him just enough so that he could find his place in nature and return to his family"--Provided by the publisher.

A mother wood duck gives birth to and cares for her nine new ducklings.

Although the other animals tease him because he can only swim in circles, a baby duck becomes a hero when his manner of swimming saves him from a hungry fox.

Describes the development and day-to-day activities of a wood duck from birth to mating.

Chronicles the first year of life for a brood of wood ducklings.

The animals by the lake make fun of little Wood Duck for swimming in circles, but his uniqueness proves to be useful.