Meet the Penguins


Book Description

Meet the penguins! They really want to make some new friends. But does anyone want to play?When two penguins arrive from a faraway place and want to make friends, the other anmials do not want to play with them. If only they would give the penguins a chance, they might discover how wonderful they really are!A funny story about welcoming others - brilliantly written and illustrated by best-selling author of Ten Little Superheroes, Mike Brownlow.




Meet the Penguin


Book Description

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Penguins: Birds in Tuxedo Suits” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1296 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the penguin. They will find out the answers to these questions: How does a penguin’s color help keep it safe? When they swim, does a penguin’s tail push it through the water? How does a penguin keep from freezing to death in the water? How big are the biggest penguins? Do penguins have three toes like most other birds? And many more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Meet the Penguins!


Book Description

Have you ever wondered what a penguin's favorite snack is? What about why Rico can't have nice things or what makes Private the cutest penguin around? Get the answers to these questions and many more in this 8x8 storybook that is chock-full of inform




Pierre the Penguin


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When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. While walking her dog in the rain, Pam notes that her pet wears a raincoat. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life. Jean Marzollo has written more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning I SPY series. With a graduate degree from Harvard, she has taught school, written books about teaching and parenting, and was the editor of Scholastic's Let's Find Out kindergarten magazine for 20 years. Jean lives in upstate New York. Nationally known for her many award-winning children's books that feature exotic flora and fauna, Laura Regan's artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. She is the illustrator of A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. Laura lives in the Bay Area in California.




Edward and Annie


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Join penguins Edward and Annie, the famous viral sensations, as they waddle through Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in this funny and surprising adventure story that teaches kids and adults alike that life's biggest changes lead to great discoveries and new friends. When Edward and Annie wake up one day, something is different. What could it be? Join this penguin pair on an adventure through the marine world exploring the unknown parts of their aquarium home. As they meet the other wonderfully strange creatures living there, these penguin friends discover that the world is much bigger and more interesting than they ever knew. Will they learn that different is not too bad, especially when you're safe among your friends? Edward and Annie teaches 4 to 8-year-olds that the best adventures start with trying something new a community is made of individuals who are each different, beautiful, and amazing trying new things can be rewarding In this funny read-aloud picture book by Caryn Rivadeneira, children will meet the real-life rockhopper penguins, Edward and Annie, who made a big splash on social media learn about the other sea animals that live at the aquarium, including Wellington the penguin and Annik the baby beluga learn fascinating science facts during family reading time or preschool and elementary STEM lessons in marine biology laugh at the penguins' curious questions and silly antics Your family will fall in love with these sweet, energetic penguins as together you discover that the world is a wonderful and surprising place—a place that is even better when explored with a friend by your side!




Sarah and Duck Meet the Penguins


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Sarah and Duck are busy looking for something to do, but nothing seems quite right. Until, that is, Duck spots a picture of some penguins, which gives Sarah a very good idea...Join Sarah and Duck as they embark on a fun and quacky adventure




Penguins with People Problems


Book Description

Stress-eating after a breakup? Frustrated by the cost of a good cocktail? Stymied by the weirdness of abstract art? These penguins share your pain. The "random penguins" are a lineup of quirky, lovable weirdos with minds of their own. They understand the agony of social awkwardness, the power of the perfect smoky eye, and the arm- (or wing)-flapping terror of having a bee in the car. In fact, these winged characters get into the same sticky situations we all do. They are Penguins with People Problems. So meet your favorite new flightless friends. They're brutally honest (except when they're lying), comically insecure, and totally relatable.




Meet the Crew at the Zoo


Book Description

Solve mysteries at a city zoo with a diverse group of kids in this illustrated chapter book from a two-time Newbery Honor author. Lions and tigers for neighbors? That doesn't bother Luke at all. It's making new friends that scares him. Not only has Luke had to move from Florida to New York because of his dad's new job as a zoo doctor, but he's also had to leave behind his best friend--his abuelo. When Luke discovers that there are other kids also living on Zoo Lane and that one of them might be the owner of a mysterious zebra-printed box left outside his house, he wonders if just maybe he can make friends and solve a mystery in this wild new place. In this first book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a charming story about conservation, animal care, friendship, and problem-solving. In touch with the programs and initiatives that today's zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work of zoologists. Charming line artwork by Abby Carter appears throughout and keeps the story upbeat.




Meet the Crew


Book Description

With a combination of colorful graphic spreads and scenes from the site, this sticker book featuring Rockhopper, Sensei, Aunt Arctic, and the rest of Club Penguin's most popular characters will be a must-have for any fan of Club Penguin. Consumable.




The Penguin Classics Book


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**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year** The Penguin Classics Book is a reader's companion to the largest library of classic literature in the world. Spanning 4,000 years from the legends of Ancient Mesopotamia to the poetry of the First World War, with Greek tragedies, Icelandic sagas, Japanese epics and much more in between, it encompasses 500 authors and 1,200 books, bringing these to life with lively descriptions, literary connections and beautiful cover designs.




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