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Emperor's Egg
SKU
071130
ISBN
9780763618711
Grade K-3
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Description
The delightful story of the life cycle of the Emperor Penguin in Antarctica, from dad's protective care of the egg through the return of nurturing mom, this is nature at its finest. As the story unfolds, additional scientific detail is included in a smaller font - for example: female emperor penguins lay one egg in May or June, which is the beginning of Winter in Antarctica. Charming illustrations. A wonderful family read aloud. Part of the Beautiful Feet Around the World with Picture Books required resources. 29 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne
Publisher's Description of Emperor's Egg
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world's most devoted dad!
Back matter includes an index.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Candlewick Press |
| Author: | Martin Jenkins |
| Grades: | K-3 |
| ISBN: | 9780763618711 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
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