Penguins (Smithsonian)

by Seymour Simon (Author)

Penguins (Smithsonian)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Smithsonian

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to a fascinating bird: the penguin!

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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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780064462211
Lexile Measure
1030
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
December 20, 2009
Series
Smithsonian
BISAC categories
JNF003030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds
JNF003220 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Animal Welfare
Library of Congress categories
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