Status
Available
Genres
Publication
Scholastic Book Services, Paperback
Description
Ages 4 and over.
User reviews
LibraryThing member missbrandysue
The book first takes you through the life cycle of a penguin, also showing you the dangers they face of keeping their young safe. But it also describes Adelie penguins who lose their babies, so can be sad for younger children. It then talks more about how humans are destroying the habitats that
A very touching story that is better for children 2-5 in my opinion. The text is very simple but I can see where my second graders might be thinking a bit when the birds eat the penguins eggs and when the helicopters make the penguins leave their nests altogether. But, we can't always shield our children from the problems they will continue to face as our Earth becomes more of a wasteland to certain habitats.
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exist in the Antarctic. A very touching story that is better for children 2-5 in my opinion. The text is very simple but I can see where my second graders might be thinking a bit when the birds eat the penguins eggs and when the helicopters make the penguins leave their nests altogether. But, we can't always shield our children from the problems they will continue to face as our Earth becomes more of a wasteland to certain habitats.
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LibraryThing member matthewbloome
This simple book about the inhabitants of Antarctica and disruptive nature of the human interference is simple and well told. I enjoyed this book, though it left me wanting more at the end. A good addition to a section on Antarctica for primary and early intermediate readers.
LibraryThing member jenae5
This book was about penguins that lived in south, cold, Antarctica. In Antarctica, it is both night and day during the long winter season. When spring finally arrives, the penguins have to decide on a way to raise their young penguins. I like learning more about penguins after I read this book.
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This was a cute book to read, and the group of kids I read it to really enjoyed it, and asked questions about penguins and surviving out in the cold. I would use this book as a Science lesson over penguins, but it could also be used as a Social Studies lesson over the continent of Antarctica. Show Less
LibraryThing member ccanizales
I would use this book in a science class. It is about animals and their habitats in Antarctica. It also explains how humans and other creatures are a danger to them. Recommended for first-third grade.
Subjects
Awards
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original publication date
1990
Physical description
10.5 inches
ISBN
0590446924 / 9780590446921