Penguins! Strange and Wonderful cover

Penguins! Strange and Wonderful

Author: Pringle, Laurence

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3166
Points per Word 0.000158
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book provides illustrations and simple text that examines the life and behavior of the seventeen species of penguins, including Gentoo, Rockhopper, and Emperor penguins.

Quick Summary

Packed with colorful illustrations, this book introduces all 17 penguin species, from the tiniest blue penguin to the majestic Emperor, in a way that feels like meeting a whole flock of friends. Kids will giggle at waddling walkathons, gasp at deep-diving emperors, and cheer for fluffy chicks huddling together against icy Antarctic winds. If your kid loves the "Magic School Bus" series or any National Geographic kids animal book, this penguin-packed adventure will be right up their alley. Ideal for kindergarten through third graders who can handle a 5.6 reading level and dream of icy adventures.