Penguins

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Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to a fascinating bird: the penguin! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Penguins certainly are a different bird! They spend seventy-five percent of their lives in water and they can’t even fly! Penguins are classified as birds because they have feathers. So, explore a penguin’s world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat ,and how people need to help protect their habitats.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these unique birds in this informative picture book!

Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:

  • Big Cats
  • Butterflies
  • Cats
  • Crocodiles & Alligators
  • Dogs
  • Dolphins
  • Frogs
  • Gorillas
  • Horses
  • Insects
  • Sea Creatures
  • Sharks
  • Snakes
  • Spiders
  • Whales
  • Wild Babies
  • Wolves

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Product # R7772-G
Author Seymour Simon
Grade Level K-4
Interest Level K-4
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Lexile Level 1030
Publisher HarperCollins