Penguins! (Strange and Wonderful)

Author(s): Laurence Pringle

Animals & Natural World

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 remarkableand most popularbirds. 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."

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

Laurence Pringle has written over a hundred books for children about nature, science, health, and environment issues. He has received numerous awards for his books, including the SBF Prize for Excellence in Science Books. He lives in West Nyack, New York. Meryl Henderson has illustrated many books for children. She lives in upstate New York.

General Fields

  • : 9781620915912
  • : Boyds Mills Press
  • : Boyds Mills Press
  • : 0.15
  • : August 2013
  • : 221mm X 253mm X 3mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : colour illustrations, maps
  • : 32
  • : 598.47
  • : Meryl Henderson
  • : Paperback / softback
  • : Laurence Pringle