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24 pp.
| NorthWord |
March, 2004 |
TradeISBN 1-55971-878-1$$16.95
(3)
K-3Starting Life series.
Illustrated by
Simon Mendez.
The life cycle of a mallard, from egg to adult, is lucidly discussed; sophisticated readers can learn from the ancillary information presented in smaller font throughout. The colorful illustrations resemble nature photos, but enough liberties are taken--we see what's inside the egg, what's beneath the water's surface--to attract the attention of non-nature enthusiasts. Glos., ind.