Book
Duckling / [written and edited by Lisa Magloff].
Shows the duck as it grows up in its natural environment.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780789496287
- ISBN: 0789496283
- Physical Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2003.
- Copyright: ©2003.
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| Subject: | Ducks > Life cycles > Juvenile literature. Ducklings > Juvenile literature. Ducks > Juvenile literature. Animals > Infancy > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | J 598.41 Magl (Text) | 33294002081792 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2003 October #2
Reviewed with Lisa Magloff's Frog.Gr. 1-2. Just another series about animal development? Nope. Books in the Watch Me Grow series are definitely a cut above, mostly because of their excellent illustrations. The full-color photographs, a vital part of the presentations, are not only exceptionally well chosen but downright dynamic: eggs in their warm, soft "feather blanket," thumbnail photos reprising the life cycle of a duck from egg to bird in flight, close-ups of frog spawn within their sticky jelly sacks. The pictures and their placement on the page will encourage children to read the accompanying information, which is presented in short blocks of text, sometimes boxed. The headings, topical rather than subject-specific ("I'm two days old"), and the main narrative are written as if spoken by the animal. Though verging on the overly cute, this anthropomorphic technique is enticing for the age group, even as it contributes to the science content: "My flat beak helps me scoop up lots of food." Outstanding for browsing, with solid content for animal reports. A six-word visual glossary ends each book. ((Reviewed October 15, 2003)) Copyright 2003 Booklist Reviews - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2004 January
PreS-Gr 2-These titles introduce youngsters to the interesting topic of animal development by focusing on one specific creature. The striking layouts include colorful pages and remarkable close-up photographs. In each book, the typeface is large and the first-person text is simple. Most spreads contain a fact box or two that provide additional details. A final page provides photographs and information about ducks and frogs from around the world. Each glossary contains only six words, but includes pictures as well as one-sentence definitions. Though the material presented here is basic, it will be useful for reports and browsing. Excellent additions that are sure to be popular.-Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
