Teaching children about penguins is a fantastic way to introduce them to the wonders of nature. They will understand the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment. Penguins are social animals and have unique behaviors that make them special. Patricia Gleichauf provides valuable information in A Penguin's World through comprehensive content, beautiful illustrations, and entertaining fun facts. She describes the physical characteristics of these marine birds and their differences from other birds and explains what the colonies where they live are like, and how they can exist underwater. Among the information provided, she lists their predators and describes how they avoid them.
Did you know that there are 17 types of penguins in the world and only seven types live in Antarctica? This and other facts about these charming birds are what draws children to Patricia Gleichauf's books about endangered sea creatures. This is the 6th and final book in her award winning Under the Sea series. Beautifully illustrated, A Penguin's World is sure to delight children of all ages.