Friday, June 19, 2009

Ducks Quack



Scheunemann, Pam. Ducks Quack. ABDO Publishing Company: 2009. ISBN: 9781604535716.




This vibrant book, Ducks Quack, introduces children to an astonishing, yet not overwhelming variety of interesting facts about ducks. A glossary is provided for unfamiliar words along with an entertainingly clever account of duck sounds in different languages. Young children would appreciate the bright bold text which uses simple words along with new “duck” vocabulary to introduce new ideas. More advanced students are challenged with the “fact boxes” included on each page which provide supplementary information about the fact presented on that specific page. Immediate attention is drawn to the real-life photographs that encompass the entire span of each page. These action shots help to accurately depict the information given so the reader can truly see what the author is explaining. This kid friendly book offers an easy and inviting flare that entices children at diverse reading levels to take a closer look. Engaging pictures and clever use of words and information easily draw the attention of young readers.

Kelly Ulinski, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950

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