Penguins - by Seymour Simon (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to a fascinating bird: the penguin! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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

From the Back Cover

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.

Includes:

o Smithsonian mission statement

o Glossary

o Index

o Website and additional reading sources

o Series thumbnails on back panel

Ages: 5 - 9

Review Quotes

"Simon works his usual magic." - The Horn Book

"Simon's photographs are eye-catching." - School Library Journal

"Direct references to the pictures on the facing page make this content easy for the youngest reader or listener to follow... simple, smooth writing." - Kirkus Reviews

"Clear descriptions that will stay with young readers." - ALA Booklist

Praise for The Human Body: "[Simon] pulls all the pieces together and adds a bit to the mix." - School Library Journal

Praise for Gorillas: "His approach is wonderfully accessible." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)