The Duck

See How They Grow

by Angela Royston

A photographic paperback series designed to introduce the fascinating world of animals and how they develop. Appealing step-by-step photography allows children to see a butterfly emerge from its cocoon and spread its wings, or see what happens when an egg hatches and a chick emerges. Each book comes with a sticker sheet packed with cute images of the animals featured in the book.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens, Birds

24 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Here is some brief information about myself.

I’m interested in science because it helps us to understand the world. I enjoy finding out about new things and then working out how to write about them in a way that is both clear (and accurate) but which also conveys my own excitement and interest. I particularly like writing books that are fun, and I have been lucky to have had so many chances to do so.

I was born in Yorkshire in England, but grew up in Stranraer, a small town in south-west Scotland. I graduated from Edinburgh University and then came down to London, where I have lived ever since. I enjoy reading novels, watching films, and walking in the countryside.

Reviews

[IfCatsCouldRead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Non-fiction with photographs. Simple story that is easy for young readers to understand.

[Jodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple text to help readers learn how the duck changes from when it is born to when it becomes an adult. It is a short story, but done in a way that younger readers will be able to see with the pictures that are used and the visual at the very end of the story.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great easy non-fiction book showing the reader the life of a duck from egg to six weeks of age. Great pictures, as always, from DK. My boys loved the pictures!