Although the text for this delightful science-concept book for little on es was originally published in 1965, Helen K. Davie's brand-new illustrations ad d immeasurable lustre to this winning picture book. The book is a charming and clear-headed explanation of why ducks, though they paddle and dive in water coun tless times each day, never get wet. This seeming paradox makes for just the so rt of nature puzzle that intrigues small children. En-route to the answer, they will learn a great deal about ducks (i.e., they can dive 200 feet down into wat er, swim underwater for 300 feet and fly South at speeds from 30 to 70 miles per hour). One of a science series for young listeners and early readers, this pap erback is a bargain not to be missed. A Parents' Choice Silver Honor. (Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice, 1999) -- From Parents' Choice?