Penguin-Pedia: Photographs and Facts from One Man's Search for the Penquins of the World

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Known for their classic waddle and icy home, penguins have become a standard fixture in the world's zoos and imaginations for centuries. But beyond the classic "Tuxedo" markings of the Emperor penguin, how much do we really know about these fascinating creatures beyond what we see in children's cartoons? How aware are we of the perpetual danger that these animals find themselves in after so many years of environmental abuse on the part of humans?

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Overview

Known for their classic waddle and icy home, penguins have become a standard fixture in the world's zoos and imaginations for centuries. But beyond the classic "Tuxedo" markings of the Emperor penguin, how much do we really know about these fascinating creatures beyond what we see in children's cartoons? How aware are we of the perpetual danger that these animals find themselves in after so many years of environmental abuse on the part of humans?

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Penguins have captivated us ever since we learned of these arctic and cold-defying birds. "Penguin-Pedia: Photographs and Facts from One Man's Search for the Penguins of the World" is a full color, complete and comprehensive exploration of penguins and their habitats all throughout Antarctica. Exploring more than the commonly depicted Emperor penguin, David Salomon offers information on many other breeds of the bird and provides plenty for the penguin lover to enjoy. For those looking for a penguin-themed coffee table book, "Penguin-Pedia" is an excellent and much recommended pick.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781612540153
  • Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 11/1/2011
  • Pages: 312
  • Sales rank: 430,889
  • Product dimensions: 8.30 (w) x 10.10 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

David Salomon is a lifelong photographer, part-time writer, and full-time real estate developer from Dallas, Texas. The author of Who Needs a Government went from pursuing the topic of bureaucracy to delving into the intricate world of penguins. David has always loved animals and has a knack for taking pictures, specializing in outdoor photography. After being struck by "penguin-mania," David spent the next two summers sailing the southern oceans, photographing all seventeen penguin species. Every picture in this book was taken by David. He also launched a massive search to personally verify old and new information about these graceful birds.

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  • Posted July 11, 2012

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    A Mom's Choice Award Recipient!

    Penguin-Pedia is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling Author and; LeAnn Thieman, motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books. Parents and educators look for the Mom’s Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2012

    Kids love it!

    Bought it for my niece who is a big penguin fan (!) and she is still elated, loves it. Recommended.

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