Orem Library

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

"Mazzoli's steady, clear narration is perfect for articulating facts about these birds of the Arctic. Listeners will relish hearing about the variety of penguins and their distinctive characteristics.... Penguin calls and sounds from the habitat complete the recording." -AudioFile 2011

Five little penguins flee from a seal, flying through the water, and find themselves in an innocent game of tag.

Informative text and full-color illustrations explore the differences and similarities of the seventeen species of penguins.

"This easy-to-read nonfiction book tells a story about how penguins are adapted to swim in cold water and how they survive in the wild"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big"--Provided by publisher.

"Kids will love reading all about penguins and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what penguins look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a More Kinds of Penguins page, which will show a few different penguin species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

Presents the life cycle of a penguin from mating and laying eggs to adult. Includes time line of life cycle and sequencing activity.