Category: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 6 years, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General
Imprint: Neon Squid
Price: $12.99
Pages: 32
You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there’s so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poo from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change.
Author Information
Dr Michelle LaRue is a penguin professor and science communicator who teaches Antarctic Marine Science at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury) in New Zealand.
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