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Penguins Strange and Wonderful

Laurence Pringle author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Astra Publishing House

Published:1st Sep '13

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Laurence Pringle's fascinating and informative book, with stunning illustrations by Meryl Henderson, introduces young readers to the life and behavior of one of nature's most remarkable—and most popular—birds. The seventeen species of penguin come in all sizes and live in a surprising range of habitats. Readers familiar with the emperor penguin that stands almost four feet tall and lives in the Antarctic may be surprised to encounter the little blue penguin that's only about sixteen inches high and hops ashore into the green forests of southern Australia and southern New Zealand. This book is packed with such a wealth of information, even penguin enthusiasts are bound to learn something new.

"Filled with enough interesting facts that even penguin fans will find out something new." -Booklist

"Enthusiastic and wonderfully informative, this will grab readers and listeners alike." -Kirkus Reviews

"Will satisfy report writers and browsers alike. . . . [A] wealth of information, from pooping to parenting, presented in an engaging, accessible narrative." -School Library Journal

ISBN: 9781620915912

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages