Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist)
A First Field Guide to the Flightless Bird from Antarctica
$28.47
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2022
Summary
Emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there’s so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poo from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838992316 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838992316 |
| Author: | Pham Quang Phuc, Dr. Michelle LaRue, Neon Squid |
| Publisher: | Priddy Books |
| Imprint: | Neon Squid |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 193mm x 227mm |
| Series: | Young Zoologist |
| Audience Age: | 5-8 |
Critics Review
“Up close and personal with the world’s largest penguin… Informative and winning.” * Kirkus *
“Bite-sized factoids about penguin feathers, feet, and food will stick in a child’s mind long after reading… Simple, charming, and to the point, this is a perfect primer for preschool to Year 3 naturalists.” * School Library Journal *
Praise for Young Zoologist series
“What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make it easy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there.”
Pham Quang Phuc
Dr. Michelle LaRue is a penguin professor and science communicator who teaches Antarctic Marine Science at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury) in New Zealand.
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