The Unfeathered Bird

The Unfeathered Bird
Author: Katrina van Grouw
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0691151342

There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally the same. With 385 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface.

Little Penguin Learns to Swim

Little Penguin Learns to Swim
Author: Eilidh Rose
Publisher: Top That! Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781849564403

Can little penguin overcome his fears and learn to swim? His friends will help him out.

Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim

Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim
Author: Leonard/Shapiro
Publisher: Kimberly Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780966861112

Stewie-the-Duck really wants to go swimming with his friends, but first he must learn the water safety rules.

Little Otter Learns to Swim

Little Otter Learns to Swim
Author: Artie Knapp
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0821446517

In this endearing and beautifully illustrated picture book, a baby river otter learns to swim, dive, and play in her natural habitat. Encouraged by her mother, the little otter soon sets out to explore on her own, quickly learning to escape shoreline predators and to find her way back to the security of home. From children’s author Artie Knapp and wildlife artist Guy Hobbs, Little Otter Learns to Swim is an entertaining and colorful tale for ages four and up. The story is followed by two pages of fun facts about river otters as well as information and resources from the River Otter Ecology Project.

Winter's Tail

Winter's Tail
Author: Juliana Hatkoff
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545348307

Describes the rescue and rehabilitation of a young Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, named Winter, who received an artificial tail after being badly injured when caught in a crab trap.

Learn about Birds

Learn about Birds
Author: Pam Holden
Publisher: Red Rocket Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-04
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9781776540808

All birds have feathers, but they are different from each other in lots of ways. Some birds can fly and some can swim. Some birds can run and others hop. There are big birds and little ones. Some can fly backwards, but some can't fly at all. Do you know that there are birds that can talk? Reading Level 9/F&P Level H

Swim For It!

Swim For It!
Author: Meg Greve
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-02-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1643697676

Featuring 24 pages of colorful illustrations with a fictional story and supporting vocabulary, Swim For It! introduces young readers to punctuation, sight words, and reading comprehension skills. Little Birdie Books provide a fun, informative way to approach essential educational skills. These age-appropriate readers engage early learners by using simple language and appealing topics while also featuring helpful sections like Words to Know Before You Read, Comprehension & Extension activities, and more.

Swim, Duck, Swim!

Swim, Duck, Swim!
Author: Susan Lurie
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466870443

It's time for Duckling to jump in the water and do what ducks do—swim! But he doesn't want to get wet. He'd rather take a nap. And he's really, really mad that everyone keeps telling him what to do! Luckily, Mama and Papa Duck are very, very patient, and soon, Duckling will join his siblings in the pond. Swim, Duck, Swim! by Susan Lurie and Murray Head is a charming story, illustrated with exquisite, up-close photos, that will help young readers learn to swim—or try anything new.