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Gr 2-5 This attractive picture book will satisfy report writers and browsers alike. Pringle describes how the "strange geese" were first sighted by Portuguese explorers off the coast of South America in 1520 and concludes with current concerns about global warming and pollution. In between is a wealth of information, from pooping to parenting, presented in an engaging, accessible narrative. Readers will be surprised to learn that there are 17 species of this flightless bird, the popular emperor in Antarctica bein...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"People love penguins!" Indeed, there is quite a fascination with penguins lately, and a flurry of books and films emphasizing how cute, odd, or people-like they are. In the midst of this comes Pringle's refreshing, detailed account of penguin species—all of them, not just the one or two that typically come to mind. Pringle'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

There's a fascination with penguins lately; in the midst of this comes Pringle's refreshing, detailed account of penguin species--all...Log In or Sign Up to Read More