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Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.

From noble emperior penguins to macaroni penguins with their bushy eyebrows, this board book has everything a toddler might need to know about the 17 species of these waddling, flightless bird. They can leap up to 6 feet onto icy rocks and swim in freezing water because of their waterproof feathers. Males huddle together to protect themselves and eggs from the harsh winter, while the females go hunting.

With her signature combination of accessible, kid-friendly text and bold illustrations, Gail Gibbons also introduces new readers to conservation efforts to save penguins from habitat pollution and other dangers.
 

Penguins

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    A Board book by Gail Gibbons

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      Publisher Holiday House Inc
      Published 29 November 2022
      ISBN-13 9780823452576
      978-0823452576
      ISBN-10 823452573
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      Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world Books by Gail Gibbons

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.

      From noble emperior penguins to macaroni penguins with their bushy eyebrows, this board book has everything a toddler might need to know about the 17 species of these waddling, flightless bird. They can leap up to 6 feet onto icy rocks and swim in freezing water because of their waterproof feathers. Males huddle together to protect themselves and eggs from the harsh winter, while the females go hunting.

      With her signature combination of accessible, kid-friendly text and bold illustrations, Gail Gibbons also introduces new readers to conservation efforts to save penguins from habitat pollution and other dangers.
       

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