Mallard Ducks, The Mallard Duck Guide Book, Caring For Your Mallards, Habitat, Diet, As A Pet, Mating, Eggs, and much more.Mallard ducks are quirky, fascinating creatures. Known throughout the animal kingdom for being sticklers for routine and schedules, Mallard ducks are surprisingly ill-suited for house training. There is historical evidence that reveals interaction between humans and Mallard ducks for a few hundred years at least, and yet they can be highly suspicious of their owners. Known to be aloof and detached, Mallard ducks may one day become dissatisfied with the settings you provide and choose to simply fly away. Such is the nature of these proud birds. Given the right setting, however, these semi-aquatic birds can become a calm addition to your househ

An introduction to what mallard ducks look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they migrate.

"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature

Solve mysteries from all over the world and beyond with world-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard in this engaging Aladdin QUIX activity book with solutions to each case provided in the backmatter. Miss Mallard, the world-famous ducktective, and her nephew Willard Widgeon of the Swiss police track down crooks from Hollywood to Prague and even on a spaceship in outer space. In each location, young readers can crack the case themselves then flip to the back of the book to check their theory!

Simple experiments and observations reveal the physical properties of light.