Penguin Chick by Betty Tatham

Penguin Chick by Betty Tatham

Read and find out about penguins in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive? A father penguin keeps his mate's egg warm by balancing it on his feet for two entire months. Learn how penguin parents take care of their babies in one of Earth's coldest, most desolate environments.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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Tatham, Betty: - Betty Tatham has directed three different YWCAs for more than twenty years, working on programs to help children become better readers, write their own stories, and enjoy learning about nature. She has won many awards for her work to help children and families in need. She is the author of How Animals Shed Their Skin, and she lives with her husband Win in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780064452069
ISBN 10	0064452069
Title	Penguin Chick
Author	Betty Tatham
Series	Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2 Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2001-12-18
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.