"Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister"--

"From fuzzy ducklings to graceful birds, waddle your way into this adorable early reader, all about ducks! Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what...

"Ducklings and ducks are common sights in parks, neighborhoods, and many other places around the world. Readers are introduced to the life cycle of a duck as it grows from egg to duckling to adult through enlightening main text that presents elementary science concepts in a fun and fact-filled way. Fact boxes expand on this basic biology topic, and diagrams with clear labels help readers visualize the various life cycle stages they're learning about....