"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces penguins, discussing the different species, physical characteristics, eating habits, behavior, habitats, mating rituals, and efforts being made to ensure their future.

Describes the behaviors and habitats of penguins.

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of penguins.

Rhyming text and photographs of penguins teach the numbers one through twenty.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of penguins.

Readers will learn about penguin habitats in the Southern Hemisphere, what the birds eat, how they survive, and who watches over the penguin eggs before they hatch.

Depicts the hatching, care, growth, and education of baby Adelie penguins.