White feathers glide ... Long neck curves ... Meet the swan! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Swans treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these beautiful birds. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationships with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a swan myth from ancient Greece adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.