Ducks Don't Get Wet
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1965 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Ducks Don't Get Wet

By Augusta Goldin, Helen K. Davie (Illustrator)

Discover how ducks stay dry while diving deep underwater.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Explore the mystery of how ducks remain dry despite spending all day in water. This engaging picture book reveals the secret of their waterproof feathers and introduces various duck species. Perfect for young readers, it combines vibrant illustrations with fascinating facts, making science fun and accessible. Dive into this educational journey and uncover the wonders of nature.

From the publisher

Read and find out about how ducks spend the whole day in the water and never get wet in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Did you know that ducks can dive 100 feet deep and still come up dry? Why don’t ducks get wet? Ducks dip and dive, but they stay dry because they spread oil over their feathers to make them waterproof. Learn more inside and get to know different kinds of ducks. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It includes stunning new watercolor illustrations and a new find out more page.This is a Level 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
688
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about ducksBooks about the five sensesBooks about science and natureBooks about first concepts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13807
Publication
Published
May 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1965
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064451871

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