Emperor penguin : a first field guide to the flightless bird from Antarctica / written by Dr. Michelle LaRue ; illustrated by Pham Quang Phuc.
"A beautiful first guide to emperor penguins, part of an exciting new series of animal books for future zoologists." -- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781684492510
- ISBN: 1684492513
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Neon Squid, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index and glossary. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-8. Neon Squid. Grades 2-3. Neon Squid. IG960L Lexile |
Source of Description Note: | Author and illustrator information from cover. |
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Subject: | Emperor penguin > Antarctica > Juvenile literature. Emperor penguin > Juvenile literature. Penguins > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Illustrated works. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Poplar Bluff - Main Library | J 598.47 LARUE (Text) | 38420101779011 | JUVENILE NON-FICTION | Available | - |
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Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) : A First Field Guide to the Flightless Bird from Antarctica
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Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) : A First Field Guide to the Flightless Bird from Antarctica
"Up close and personal with the world's largest penguin... Informative and winning." -- Kirkus Take to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there's so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and melting sea ice. Written by penguin professor Dr. Michelle LaRue and featuring stunning illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc, Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale , Giant Panda , African Elephant