Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Flightless Bird from Antarctica - Hardcover

LaRue, Dr. Michelle; Neon Squid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1684492513 ISBN 13: 9781684492510

Publisher: Neon Squid, 2022

Synopsis

"Up close and personal with the world’s largest penguin... Informative and winning." -- Kirkus

Take to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.

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 poop 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 and melting sea ice.

Written by penguin professor Dr. Michelle LaRue and featuring stunning illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc, Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Michelle LaRue, author of Young Zoologist: Emperor Penguin, is a penguin professor and science communicator who teaches Antarctic Marine Science at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury) in New Zealand. As well as penguins, Dr. LaRue studies seals and cougars, as well as the substantial conservation challenges they face.

Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love―written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.

Pham Quang Phuc is an illustrator from Vietnam. Quang Phuc has won lots of prizes in his career, including the Asian Children's Book Illustrator: Best in Fiction Award for Everywhere Monster, created with Trang Hoang.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—Worried about teaching young children about all the unique places and creatures on Earth? This penguin tale is an excellent introduction to the South Pole and our feathered friends. It's part of a "Young Zoologist" series, adorable field guides geared to give quick snapshots of the world at large. The books share basics about different creatures, written by actual scientists who have distilled essential information about the animals they love. This one starts with a "fact file," a simple chart of penguin basics like height, weight, lifespan. It then moves on to a few pages of realistic illustrations paired with more specific animal facts. Those captions are short but informative, perfect for reading aloud. They instruct children without getting too technical. Bite-sized factoids about penguin feathers, feet, and food will stick in a child's mind long after reading. The illustrations perfectly complement the science. Fields of black penguin feathers hold captivating dimensions, looking like galaxies or warm blankets. The sea life is also adorable—krill has never looked so cute! VERDICT Simple, charming, and to the point., this is a perfect primer for preschool to second grade naturalists.—Cat McCarrey

Edition details

• Publisher: Neon Squid
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684492513
• ISBN 13: 9781684492510
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Phuc Pham Quang
• Number of pages: 32