About the book
Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests.
\"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
\"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy.\"
—The Tiny Activist
Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don’t just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.
Take a plunge into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a meter tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.
Those familar with National Geographic Kids books and the other Owen Davey books in the series including Bonkers About Beetles and Fanatical About Frogs will enjoy our newest fact-filled animal encyclopedia on pop culture's favorite bird, and our favorite winter animal!
Editions of Passionate About Penguins
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781838748524
Read an Excerpt
Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests.
\"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
\"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy.\"
—The Tiny Activist
Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don’t just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.
Take a plunge into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a meter tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.
Those familar with National Geographic Kids books and the other Owen Davey books in the series including Bonkers About Beetles and Fanatical About Frogs will enjoy our newest fact-filled animal encyclopedia on pop culture's favorite bird, and our favorite winter animal!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passionate About Penguins about?
Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests.
\"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
\"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy.\"
—The Tiny Activist
Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don’t just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.
Take a plunge into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a meter tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.
Those familar with National Geographic Kids books and the other Owen Davey books in the series including Bonkers About Beetles and Fanatical About Frogs will enjoy our newest fact-filled animal encyclopedia on pop culture's favorite bird, and our favorite winter animal!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Passionate About Penguins?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds
Where can I read a sample of Passionate About Penguins?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781838748524
Is Passionate About Penguins part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series About Animals
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Passionate About Penguins?
Owen Davey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Passionate About Penguins is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781838748524)
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