Books with title Penguin

An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive? A father penguin keeps his mate's egg warm by balancing it on his feet for two entire months. Learn how penguin parents take care of their babies in one of Earth's coldest, most desolate environments. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about penguins, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

Books about animals have nearly universal appeal—especially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favorite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild. A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of penguins, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flightless marine birds.

Ben is delighted when he rips open his present and finds a penguin inside. “Hello, Penguin!” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance. “Can’t you talk?” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. It isn’t until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks ... and when he does, Ben discovers something that was really worth the wait.

Learn about the wonderful world of Emperor penguins, from the courtship rituals through the birth of the chicks. Watch Me Grow, a groundbreaking series from DK, brings readers ages 5 and up into the fascinating world of animal development. Close-up photographs give children an animal's eye-view of growing up, while simple, first-person text and fact boxes explain what is happening at each stage in the lives of animals.Watch Me Grow introduces beginner's to the cycle of life with gorgeous photography and accessible information. It's the next big thing in first natural history books.

"Penguin, Penguin," by children’s author and former first-grade teacher Margaret Hillert, is a nonfiction story about an Adelie penguin from egg to adult, written to encourage reading fluency by using a controlled, limited vocabulary of high-frequency words. This title is part of the Starfall "I’m Reading!" Hardcover Book Set 1, which features five books that encourage reading fluency by using a controlled, limited vocabulary of high-frequency words. This collection features a selection of high-interest fiction and nonfiction stories for the earliest reader by well-known author, poet and former first-grade teacher Margaret Hillert. Titles in the set: Happy Mother's Day, Dear Dragon (fiction) presents the story of a boy and his pet dragon. Not Too Little to Help (fiction) is a version of Aesop's fable "The Lion and the Mouse". Three Little Plays (fiction) is a collection of high-interest plays that children can read or perform. The No-Tail Cat (fiction) is the story of a cat’s journey of discovery. Penguin, Penguin (nonfiction) is a story about an Adelie penguin from egg to adult.

Did you know that penguins use their bills to spread oil from a gland near their tails? When they preen their feathers, they spread oil on them, which helps keep them warm and waterproof. Learn these and other interesting facts in I Am a Penguin. Each AV2 media enhanced book is a unique combination of a printed book and exciting online content that brings the book to life. Readers can access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.

Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin get there alone? Or will Orville find that sometimes you need a little help from your friends? Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.