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Book Synopsis Penguins by : Pablo Garcia Borboroglu
Download or read book Penguins written by Pablo Garcia Borboroglu and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin species-from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the tiny blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the Galapagos penguins of the equator-written by the leading experts in the field. Included for each species: o Life history o Distribution, population sizes and trends o International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status o Threats to survival o Legal protection The book also provides information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most important actions to be taken to increase each population's resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect penguins and the living creatures that share their environment. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of each species in their natural habitat and detailed charts and graphs, Penguins will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals. Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s0BbIU6cqE&feature=plcp
Download or read book About Penguins written by Cathryn Sill and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous first glimpse into the natural world of penguins. Using clear and simple language, this addition to the acclaimed About... series teaches children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With his beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the rockhopper to the emperor. An afterword provides more details for curious young naturalists.
Book Synopsis If You Were a Penguin by : Florence Minor
Download or read book If You Were a Penguin written by Florence Minor and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were a penguin . . . You could swim really fast and toboggan on ice. Sing a happy duet, once or twice. You could live on land but dive under the sea. There's a lot penguins can do, just like you and me! Wendell and Florence Minor create a charming tribute to all the playful fun and activity that comes with being a penguin—which young readers can delight in too!
Download or read book Penguins written by Gerald L. Kooyman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you hope to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or simply want to learn more about wildlife, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
Download or read book Penguins! written by Anne Schreiber and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about penguins and how they live.
Book Synopsis Every Penguin in the World by : Charles Bergman
Download or read book Every Penguin in the World written by Charles Bergman and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A husband and wife travel the globe to see all 18 penguin species in this “celebration of these delightful birds and a call for their conversation” that offers “joy, love, and hope for penguins and the world” (Dr. Jane Goodall). Every Penguin in the World tracks author-photographer Charles Bergman’s forays around the southern hemisphere—from the Galapagos to South Africa to the Antarctic—in his quest to see all 18 species of penguins in the world. The sections of the book are organized around themes of adventure, science and conservation, and pilgrimage—in which stories of each penguin species will be touched upon. This endearing and thought-provoking book beautifully combines narrative and photography to capture the plight and the experience of penguins worldwide. The author and his wife developed a passion after seeing their first penguin species and have since spent years traveling far and wide to see each variety of penguin in its natural habitat. Both a love letter and a call to action, Every Penguin in the World is a joyful ode to adventure, conservation, and the beautiful penguins that capture our hearts. “It's SO good! [...] Chuck Bergman’s writing, photography, and vulnerability is so kick-ass!” —Brené Brown, New York Times–bestselling author of Dare to Lead
Book Synopsis Pierre the Penguin by : Jean Marzollo
Download or read book Pierre the Penguin written by Jean Marzollo and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. While walking her dog in the rain, Pam notes that her pet wears a raincoat. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life. Jean Marzollo has written more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning I SPY series. With a graduate degree from Harvard, she has taught school, written books about teaching and parenting, and was the editor of Scholastic's Let's Find Out kindergarten magazine for 20 years. Jean lives in upstate New York. Nationally known for her many award-winning children's books that feature exotic flora and fauna, Laura Regan's artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. She is the illustrator of A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. Laura lives in the Bay Area in California.
Book Synopsis How Do Penguins Play? by : Diane Muldrow
Download or read book How Do Penguins Play? written by Diane Muldrow and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "How do penguins play?" Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other. Adorable pastel illustrations show these animals playing king-of-the-hill, keep away, and other fun and familiar games.
Book Synopsis Penguins (New & Updated Edition) by : Gail Gibbons
Download or read book Penguins (New & Updated Edition) written by Gail Gibbons and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts. In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins. Learn how penguin’s feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable introduction to penguins.
Download or read book Penguins written by Tui De Roy and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed photographic guide to these marvelous and enigmatic birds—now in a new, updated edition Penguins are perhaps the most beloved birds. On land, their behavior appears so humorous and expressive that we can be excused for attributing to them moods and foibles similar to our own. Few realize how complex and mysterious their private lives truly are, as most of their existence takes place far from our prying eyes, hidden beneath the ocean waves. Now in a new, updated edition, this stunningly illustrated book provides a unique look at these extraordinary creatures and the cutting-edge science that is helping us to better understand them. Featuring more than 400 breathtaking photos, this is the ultimate guide to all 18 species of penguins, including those with retiring personalities or nocturnal habits that tend to be overlooked and rarely photographed. This revised second edition features updated scientific information and some spectacular new photographs. Penguins is the most ambitious book to date by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones, and Julie Cornthwaite. Their travels, spanning more than two decades, have seen them crisscross the southern hemisphere to virtually everywhere that penguins are found, from the sun-baked lava shores of the Galápagos to some of the remotest subantarctic islands, as well as all around the Antarctic continent, where Emperor penguins breed on the deep-frozen sea. A book that no bird enthusiast or armchair naturalist should do without, Penguins includes discussions of penguin conservation, informative species profiles, fascinating penguin facts, and tips on where to see penguins in the wild. Covers all 18 species of the world’s penguinsFeatures more than 400 stunning photosExplores the latest science on penguins and their conservationIncludes informative species profiles and fascinating penguin facts
Download or read book Penguins written by Julie Murray and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will love reading all about penguins and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what penguins look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a More Kinds of Penguins page, which will show a few different penguin species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Penguins written by Penelope Arlon and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces each of the seventeen species of penguin and discusses the habitat, diet, enemies, and life cycle of penguins.
Book Synopsis Smithsonian Q & A: Penguins by : Lloyd Spencer Davis
Download or read book Smithsonian Q & A: Penguins written by Lloyd Spencer Davis and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-06-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a whole lot more to these adorable tuxedo adorned birds than meets the eye. Penguins are remarkable creatures with fascinating behaviors. SMITHSONIAN Q & A: PENGUINS refutes common myths and reveals often–unknown facts as it answers hundreds of unusual and fascinating questions about the complex courting, breeding, and eating habits of penguins. Why can't penguins fly? Do penguins make nests like other birds? Why do penguins fast annually? Do mates remain faithful for just one season, or for a lifetime? Hundreds of full–color photographs and illustrations enhance and illustrate the text. Published in association with the Smithsonian.
Book Synopsis Mr. Popper's Penguins by : Richard Atwater
Download or read book Mr. Popper's Penguins written by Richard Atwater and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie! How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family’s lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a classic tale that has enchanted young readers for generations. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richard and Florence Atwater including rare photos from the authors’ estate.
Book Synopsis Penguins Love Colors by : Sarah Aspinall
Download or read book Penguins Love Colors written by Sarah Aspinall and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mama loves brightly colored flowers and her little penguins too! Tulip, Tiger Lily, Dandelion, Bluebell, Violet, and Broccoli use red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, and green to color in their snowy world and paint a colorful surprise for Mama. Will she know who painted what? Of course she will! But will YOU know? Simple language and arresting, graphic illustrations introduce readers to the six primary and secondary colors and the adorable antics of six creative little penguins. A lively text, asking children to participate by answering questions, makes this an engaging, heartwarming story that is perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime.
Book Synopsis The Trouble with Penguins by : Rebecca Jordan-Glum
Download or read book The Trouble with Penguins written by Rebecca Jordan-Glum and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the day the penguin discovered the person, everything changed. The person was happy to see the penguin, and showed it how to roast marshmallows by the fire. When it was time for the penguin to go, she gave it her favorite roasting stick and a warm hug goodbye. Once the penguin showed its penguin friends how to roast marshmallows, they all wanted a turn. It was wonderful...until it wasn’t. You see, the trouble with penguins is that they don't always know how to say they're sorry. But, with a little help and teamwork, they discover sharing is always the best tactic. For fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and Jory John comes a clever, irreverent debut picture book about an unlikely friendship between a penguin and a human that emphasizes the importance of sharing, patience, and, above all, friendship.
Book Synopsis The Truth about Penguins by : Meg McKinlay
Download or read book The Truth about Penguins written by Meg McKinlay and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A zany romp that demonstrates the fine line between fact and fiction. New paperback edition! The penguins are coming and there is great excitement at the zoo. But what's a penguin? The animals don't quite know what to expect - but they all have an opinion, each more outlandish than the last. When the truth about penguins is finally revealed, everyone is in for a surprise!
