Penguins: A Nonfiction Picture Book About Water Birds and Swimming for Kids (Ages 6-10) (Smithsonian)

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
ASIN: 0064462218
VSKU: BVV.0064462218.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Simon, Seymour
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.