A Penguin's World

by Caroline Arnold, Caroline Arnold (Illustrator)

Overview

Describes the development of a baby penguin to its maturity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479582075
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2015
Series:	Caroline Arnold's Animals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	20
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Caroline Arnold is the author of 150 books for children. Her many honors include awards from the American Library Association, P.E.N., the National Science Teachers Association, and the Washington Post / Children's Book Guild. Caroline’s interest in animals and the outdoors began when she was a child growing up in Minnesota. After majoring in art and literature at Grinnell College in Iowa, she received her M.A. in art from the University of Iowa. Caroline lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Art, a neuroscientist.

Caroline Arnold is the author of 150 books for children. Her many honors include awards from the American Library Association, P.E.N., the National Science Teachers Association, and the Washington Post / Children's Book Guild. Caroline’s interest in animals and the outdoors began when she was a child growing up in Minnesota. After majoring in art and literature at Grinnell College in Iowa, she received her M.A. in art from the University of Iowa. Caroline lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Art, a neuroscientist.

Editorial Reviews

This is one book in a series that teaches young readers (grades K-4) about the natural history and adaptations of animals. It is both an attractive and age-appropriate choice for elementary classrooms. Penguins will motivate students and encourage them to read more. Some of the book's highlights include descriptions of classification and general body size of Adelie penguins, their behavior, morphological and physiological adaptations, and geographical distribution. The book ends with a short glossary and a list of websites and books that readers can use to gether more information about these animals. The binding is just the right size to use as a read-aloud for youngsters in grades K-2, and the attractive cut-paper illustrations are guaranteed to draw their attention. Readers in grades 3 and 4 will enjoy reading the text on their own. The content is aligned with National Science Education Standard C (Life Science) for the elementary grades and is particularly useful in its coverage of life cycles.

NSTA Recommends

The Caroline Arnold's Animals series features striking paper collages, clear text, and a picture-book format. This title follows an Adelie penguin family from scenes in which the parents build a next and warm their eggs to final pages showcasing the four-month-old, newly independent chicks. The simple, well-paced text weaves basic concepts into captivating narrative, and the artwork's strong colors and bold, uncluttered compositions capture the expressions and movement of the birds, making this an excellent choice for sharing with groups. Small inserts offer a few more facts. A map of Antarctica and a page of information close this title, which children will enjoy both in the classroom and as an at-home read-aloud

Booklist

Preschool-Gr. 1. Using cut-paper illustrations, Arnold traces the life of a penguin from birth through maturity. The picture-book format makes the simple facts accessible to younger readers. (Penguins on Parade Article)

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