ISBN |
9781838992316 (hardback) |
Name |
LaRue, Michelle, 1983- author. |
Title |
Emperor penguin : a first field guide to the flightless bird from Antarctica / [written by Dr Michelle LaRue ; illustrated by Pham Quang Phuc]. |
Published |
London : Neon Squid, [2022] |
©2022 |
Description |
32 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 23 cm. |
Notes |
Includes index. |
Contents |
Hello young zoologist! -- Before you get started -- Meet the emperor penguin -- Penguin colonies -- Life on the ice -- Penguin evolution -- The family -- Coping with the cold -- Life cycle -- A chick's life -- The food web -- Diving down -- Climate change. |
Summary |
You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there's so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poo from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change. |
Target audience note |
5-8 years old. |
Subjects |
Emperor penguin -- Juvenile literature |
Emperor penguin -- Behavior -- Juvenile literature |
Emperor penguin -- Antarctica -- Juvenile literature |
Antarctica -- Environmental conditions -- Juvenile literature |
Other Names |
Phuc, Pham Quang illustrator. |
Series |
Young zoologist |
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