Penguin Chick
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Penguin Chick

By Betty Tatham, Helen K. Davie (Illustrator)

Discover how penguin parents protect their chicks in the harsh Antarctic cold.

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40 pages
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In the icy expanse of Antarctica, an emperor penguin faces a daunting task: keeping his mate's egg warm for two months without food. How do these devoted parents ensure their chick's survival in such a desolate place? This engaging picture book reveals the incredible journey of penguin families, offering young readers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and the challenges of life in one of Earth's harshest environments. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the resilience and dedication of these remarkable creatures.

From the publisher

Read and find out about penguins in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive? A father penguin keeps his mate’s egg warm by balancing it on his feet for two entire months. Learn how penguin parents take care of their babies in one of Earth’s coldest, most desolate environments.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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Format
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about zoologyBooks about infancyBooks about arctic and antarcticBooks about parental behaviorBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55909
Publication
Published
December 18, 2001
First published
November 29, 2001
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060285944

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