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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005
A Mother's Journey
Written by Sandra Markle · Illustrated by Alan Marks
A mother penguin braves Antarctica to save her family from starvation.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the icy expanse of Antarctica, a mother emperor penguin embarks on a perilous journey to the sea. She must find food and evade predators, racing against time to return to her mate and their hungry chick. Will she overcome the harsh elements and ensure her family's survival? Experience the breathtaking struggle and resilience in this gripping tale of nature's endurance.
From the publisher
Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin’s struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks’ luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 87661
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2005
- First published
- June 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781570916212
- LCCN
- 2004018954
- OCLC
- 56334010
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