Synopses & Reviews
This fabulous series has been highly praises by teachers and children alike for the combination of superb photographs and informative accessible text. "Nature Watch Crocodiles wons the prestigious award from the English Association for Best Key Stage 2 non-fiction title 2000. The books, which are aimed at 8-12 year-olds, supplement curriculum studies of processes in the animal world. These endearing animals are shown in over 150 stunning close-up wildlife photographs and artworks, while the lively text reveals every aspect of penguin behavior. Find out how penguin's bodies work, and discover why they waddle in an upright position but are then transformed into zooming torpedoes in the water. Special features focus on particular species, including the tall and elegant Emperor penguin and the smaller and tougher Adelie penguin. Their natural habitats from the North and South Poles to the Galapagos Islands as well as their life cycle and senses are explored in detail. This fabulous book will tell you what makes penguins so special.
Synopsis
These endearing animals are shown in over 150 stunning close-up wildlife photographs and artworks, while the lively text reveals every aspect of penguin behavior.