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Penguins (Nature Watch S.)

Penguins (Nature Watch S.)

by Michael Chinery (Author), Barbara Taylor (Author), Barbara Taylor (Author), Michael Chinery (Author)

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    Hardcover 2003

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Synopsis

These endearing animals are shown in over 150 stunning close-up wildlife photographs and artworks, while the lively text reveals every aspect of penguin's behaviour. Find out how a penguin's body works, and discover why they waddle in an upright position but are then transformed into zooming torpedoes in the water. Special features focus on particular species, including the tall and elegant Emperor penguin and the smaller and tougher Adelie penguin. Read about their natural habitats from the North and South Poles to the Galapagos Islands; explore their cycles and senses in detail. This fabulous book will tell you what makes penguins so special.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 64
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 28 Nov 2003
ISBN 10: 0754812871
ISBN 13: 9780754812876

Author Bio
Barbara Taylor studied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University before becoming a science editor and writer at London' Natural History Museum. She is now a full time writer specializing in science and natural history books for children. Barbara has won several awards, including the English Association's award for key stage 2 non fiction title in 2000. Michael Chinery consultant editor, has studied botany, zoology and anthropology at Cambridge University, England. He has worked as an editor on a science magazine for young people, and on British TV wildlife magazine. As a freelance editor and writer, he has contributed numerous articles to natural history magazines, written and edited definitive field guides.