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Penguin Pete and Little Tim
by Marcus Pfistercome and spend the day with Tim and his adventure out in the cold.
Penguin Problems (Animal Problems)
by Jory JohnHave you ever thought: I have so many problems and nobody even cares? Well, penguins have problems too! Discover them in this hilarious collaboration from Jory John (All my friends are dead. and Quit Calling Me a Monster!) and Lane Smith (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales)! This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol&’ crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you. Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we&’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . . This book is sure to tickle kids&’ funny bones and will elicit appreciative sighs from the adults reading it aloud. "We are all Mortimer [the main character in Penguin Problems]." —The New York Times&“Bursting with humor.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The snark level is cranked up high.&” —The Horn Book, Starred &“Will be right at home with fans of Jon Klassen&’s This Is Not My Hat.&” —Booklist &“Classic comedy.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Rib-tickling.&” —School Library Journal
The Penguin Protectors (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level O)
by Katy DuffieldWhen foxes almost destroy a penguin colony in Australia, an unlikely pair saves the day.
Penguin Puzzle (The Magic School Bus Science Chapter Books, # 8)
by Judith Bauer StamperIn this chapter book #8, the Magic School Bus end up in Antarctica with Phoebe's Uncle Cecil and they are surrounded by penguins! The gang have a cool time learning about penguins, the South Pole, and icebergs all around them! But some of the group get into icy waters and everyone must help each other out of this Penguin Puzzle!
The Penguin Race: Independent Reading Blue 4 (Reading Champion #594)
by Katie WoolleyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The penguins are having a race! Percy wants to win, but when he sees his friends in trouble, he must decide whether to keep racing, or stop to help ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Perfect for 5-6 year olds or those reading book band blue 4.
A Penguin Story
by Antoinette PortisEdna the penguin knows only the three colors that surround her: white ice, black night, and blue sea. But she is convinced there is something more out there. So she sets out on a quest...a quest for color. When she finally finds what she's been looking for, it is everything she hoped for and more. But that doesn't mean she will ever stop looking.
Penguin Trouble!/Flash Forward! (Step into Reading)
by Billy WrecksLEGO® Batman™ swings to the rescue in this action-packed leveled reader with two stories on one book! Learning to read has never been more fun as LEGO® Batman™ faces off against his old foe The Penguin™ and an army of penguins, and then flip the book over for another story featuring Batman™ and The Flash™ taking on some trouble-causing ghosts. Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, who can learn all about LEGO Batman as well as their other favorite LEGO DC Super Heroes and Super Villains in this Step 2 leveled reader! Step 2 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read with help.
The Penguin Whisperer
by Paul McCaffrey Guy StewartCandace and Dejario are researchers on the Courage Space Station. Dejario believers he is a “Penguin Whisperer” but Candace just wishes he would get back to work instead of playing with the penguins all day. But when Candace and Dejario's space station is struck by a meteor, they must use Dejario’s knowledge of penguins in order to survive the falling temperature. Using the Emperor Penguins' warming tactics—huddling and collodial jamming—Candace and Dejario are able to keep warm with the help of the penguins until help arrives!
Penguinaut!
by Marcie ColleenThe story of a small penguin with a big dream that's out of this world!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?Penguinaut is perfect for every child who's said, "I can do it myself!" and comes to find that the rewards are much richer when shared with friends. Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.
Penguineroo at My Party!
by Ms BobbiAs Penny is getting ready for her birthday party, she hears a mysterious knock on the door.She is shocked when she opens the door to find a real Penguineroo who came over just for her party.Let your imagination take you through what happened when Penny celebrated with a Penguineroo.What might you do if you had a Penguineroo?
Penguins
by Bobbie KalmanFrom the aptly named rockhopper to the strangely plumed macaroni penguin, children and adults alike are charmed by lovable tuxedoed Penguins. Interesting facts and magnificent photos highlight this fascinating creature.
Penguins (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level I)
by Joann MackenPhotographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behaviour of penguins, one of many animals kept in zoos
Penguins!: Photographs And Facts From One Man's Search For The Penguins Of The World (Step into Reading)
by David SalomonPenguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader.Did you know that penguins have feathers but don&’t fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children&’s hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.&“The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!&” —Lisa Laake, second-grade Language Arts teacher
Penguins
by Seymour SimonDid you know that: Penguins are champion swimmers. They spend 75 percent of their lives in water. They are birds, but they can't fly. Penguins are classified as birds because they have feathers. Now you can explore a penguin's world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat, and why people need to protect their habitats. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to take you on a journey to the Antarctic region for a close-up look at one of nature's most beloved and sociable animals.
Penguins
by Neil SimsIn this book, you'll meet some very unusual birds and visit the places where they live.
Penguins
by Lynn M. StoneDescribes the appearance, habits, habitat, daily life, infancy, and enemies of the bird that travels on land and in the water but not in the air.
Penguins ABC
by Kevin SchaferAfter going through the alphabet with words that relate to penguins and their habits, Kevin Schafer (author of Penguin Planet) provides additional information about each element--"W is for Waddle: Penguins do not have knees to help their legs bend like people do, so when they walk they have to keep their legs straight. This is what causes them to waddle from side to side as they walk, and what makes them look so funny!" A delightful and informative book for young readers.
Penguins and Other Flightless Birds (World Book's Animals of the World)
by Patricia BrennanDo you know that an ostrich can run faster than any other flightless bird? Do you know that penguins cannot breathe under water? Do you want to know about these interesting birds? This book will tell you many interesting things. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters!
by Marikka TamuraThis uplifting, charmingly told story, tells what happens when well-meaning humans knit sweaters for penguins who've encountered an oil spill.You may have seen the cute pictures of penguins wearing sweaters--but did you know why they were wearing them? Debut author Marikka Tamura answers this question in this colorful, kid-friendly book that is told simply and charmingly. Penguins love the sea. Happy in the dark blue water. But what is this? One day something is floating in the water. Dark. Gooey. Oily . . . When the penguins become coated in an oil spill, many Big Boots arrive. The humans want to help the cold, greasy penguins, so they knit sweaters to keep them warm. The Big Boots mean well, but . . . penguins don't wear sweaters! So after a good, soapy scrub, the penguins dive back into the deep blue sea, happily dressed only in their own penguin feathers.
Penguins, Level 1 Ages 5 and 6 (Scholastic Science Readers Series)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld"In this book, the lives of penguins are described from the egg to the ocean. Young readers learn how these Arctic creatures live, what they eat, and how they care for their young."
Penguins Love Their ABC's
by Sarah AspinallSix of the most appealing penguins ever (featured in Sarah Aspinall's Penguins Love Colors, 2016) set off on an exciting Alphabet Hunt, a fun adventure where Mama has hidden all the alphabet letters in the snow. Each letter is marked by a clue (an "apple" leads to "a"). Will you help the penguins find all the hidden letters? Of course you will! At the end of the joyful Alphabet Hunt, it's time to gobble up a big bowl of Mama's yummy alphabet soup, where words are hidden, too. All the penguins love their ABC's -- but not as much as they love Mama Penguin, who hugs them all in a warm, comforting expression of affection. All children need to learn the alphabet, and from a big red heart ("h") to six sets of lucky underpants ("u"), children will recognize all the clues and letters. Perfect for school or home, Sarah Aspinall's irresistible penguins will help children learn their letters, with plenty of opportunities to review and test their knowledge. It's as simple as ABC!
Penguins (Nature's Children)
by Merebeth SwitzerDescribes the physical features, habitat and habits of these birds of the Antarctic.
Penguins! (New & Updated Edition)
by Gail GibbonsFrom 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.
Penguins of Madagascar Movie Novelization
by Tracey WestSkipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private are back and waddling into tons of trouble in this retelling of their very own movie: The Penguins of Madagascar! The Penguins of Madagascar hits theaters on November 26, 2014, just in time for the holidays!When Private gets kidnapped, it's up to the other penguins to save him from the dastardly Dr. Octavius Brine. But can Skipper, Kowalski, and Rico get to him before Dr. Octavius Brine uses his "Medusa Serum" and steals the cuteness from all the penguins in the world? Discover all the secrets of the most entertaining and mysterious birds in the global espionage game as the penguins join forces with the chic spy organization, the North Wind, led by Agent Classified, to stop the dexterous villain Dr. Octavius Brine from taking over the world! © 2014 DreamWorks Animation, L.L.C