
On a sunny morning, a small duckling waddled to the pond.
Why Do Ducks Float Like Little Boats?Ducks have light bodies, oily feathers, and air trapped around them, which helps them stay on top of water.
1. On a sunny morning, a small duckling waddled to the pond.
2. The duckling dipped one orange foot and wondered, “Why do I float?”
3. The duckling stepped into the pond, and the water held it gently.
4. A heavy pebble sank below, but the duckling stayed on top.
5. The duckling had a light body, so the water could support it.
6. The duckling rubbed its feathers, and tiny drops rolled away.
7. Oily feathers kept the water from soaking through the duckling's coat.
8. Fluffy feathers held little pockets of air around the duckling.
9. The duckling floated like a little boat, light and steady.
10. Ducks stay on top because their bodies are light, their feathers are oily, and air stays around them.
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