Animals Growing Up

Ducklings are adorable fluffy birds that love to play. Days before they hatch, peeping can be heard coming from inside their eggs. Through fast facts and vibrant photographs, readers will learn how vulnerable these babies are to predators. Staying close to their mother hen, ducklings learn to fly and swim safely on their own before they leave the protection she provides. A Learn More section with books and websites provides the tools readers need to learn more about these lucky ducks.