Penguins

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This hands-on book has simple experiments that let kids see, for themselves, how a penguin's heavy body is better for swimming than that of a flying bird, or how a small wing is better for swimming than a large one, or why a penguin cannot walk like other birds. Don't worry, though-we leave the Antarctic winter to their imaginations!
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Overview

This hands-on book has simple experiments that let kids see, for themselves, how a penguin's heavy body is better for swimming than that of a flying bird, or how a small wing is better for swimming than a large one, or why a penguin cannot walk like other birds. Don't worry, though-we leave the Antarctic winter to their imaginations!
Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles. Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old!

Zoobooks is the "2001 Parents' Choice Gold Award" winner!

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780886822637
  • Publisher: Creative Company, The
  • Publication date: 8/1/1995
  • Series: Zoobooks Series
  • Format: Library Binding
  • Pages: 24
  • Age range: 7 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 8.97 (w) x 11.30 (h) x 0.30 (d)

Table of Contents

Penguins
There's a lot of variety
The body of penguin
Penguins are at home
On land
Baby penguins
The future of penguins
Index
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