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Penguin Chick
by Helen K. Davie Betty TathamAn emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive?
Penguin Day
by Nic BishopSpend the day with a little rockhopper penguin as it hops, swims, eats, and snuggles with its parents -- just like you do!Rockhopper penguins live by the sea, but in many ways their families are just like ours. Penguin parents take good care of their children. Mama penguin fishes for food, while papa stays home and watches the baby. But even little ones get tired of waiting for breakfast, and sometimes they wander off... Luckily, penguin parents always save the day!Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop has traveled around the globe to photograph animals of all shapes and sizes. Following in the vein of his bestselling, award-winning book Red-Eyed Tree Frog, now Nic takes a close-up look at caring, and sometimes comical, penguin families.
Penguin Problems (Animal Problems)
by Jory JohnHave you ever thought: I have so many problems and nobody even cares? Well, penguins have problems too! Discover them in this hilarious collaboration from Jory John (All my friends are dead. and Quit Calling Me a Monster!) and Lane Smith (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales)! This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol&’ crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you. Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we&’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . . This book is sure to tickle kids&’ funny bones and will elicit appreciative sighs from the adults reading it aloud. "We are all Mortimer [the main character in Penguin Problems]." —The New York Times&“Bursting with humor.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The snark level is cranked up high.&” —The Horn Book, Starred &“Will be right at home with fans of Jon Klassen&’s This Is Not My Hat.&” —Booklist &“Classic comedy.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Rib-tickling.&” —School Library Journal
Penguin Trouble!/Flash Forward! (Step into Reading)
by Billy WrecksLEGO® Batman™ swings to the rescue in this action-packed leveled reader with two stories on one book! Learning to read has never been more fun as LEGO® Batman™ faces off against his old foe The Penguin™ and an army of penguins, and then flip the book over for another story featuring Batman™ and The Flash™ taking on some trouble-causing ghosts. Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, who can learn all about LEGO Batman as well as their other favorite LEGO DC Super Heroes and Super Villains in this Step 2 leveled reader! Step 2 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read with help.
Penguins (Black And White Animals Ser.)
by Mari SchuhPenguins glide, slide, and dive. Find out what else these birds can do!
Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Anne SchreiberThey waddled into stardom in National Geographic&’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature&’s ROCK STARS! If you&’re age 5, you&’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Penguins! (New & Updated Edition)
by Gail GibbonsFrom Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts.In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins.Learn how penguin&’s feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable introduction to penguins.
Penguins!: Photographs And Facts From One Man's Search For The Penguins Of The World (Step into Reading)
by David SalomonPenguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader.Did you know that penguins have feathers but don&’t fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children&’s hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.&“The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!&” —Lisa Laake, second-grade Language Arts teacher
Penny Helps Portia Face Her Fears (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn RivadeneiraPortia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor's appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything—including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia's house, she isn't so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull—the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia's trust.
Penny Hen: Short Vowel E (Let's Read Together ®)
by Barbara deRubertisLet&’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success."Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss&’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library JournalPenny Hen is a bit upset when she learns she won't be Jenny's only pet! (This easy-to-read story features the short &“e&” vowel sound.)
Penny and Clover, Follow That Ball! (The Lucky Dogs)
by Erica S. PerlLearning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups, now with a fresh look!Penny and Clover are playing with a ball. They chase it as it bounces all over their backyard, bounding in every direction. But when they go to retrieve it once more, they're surprised to find a new friend at the same time!
Penny and Clover, Up and Over! (The Lucky Dogs)
by Erica S. PerlLearning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups!Penny is a small, frisky puppy. Clover is a big, careful canine. While Penny has no problem jumping over a log, Clover isn't so sure she can do it. Can Clover come up with the courage to take a leap of faith and follow her friend?
Penny and Her Sled (I Can Read Book: Level 1 Ser.)
by Kevin Henkes“A gentle story of patience.”—Horn Book (starred review)Caldecott Medal–winner Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.When Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she can’t wait to use it. But there’s one big problem—there’s no snow!Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if she’s ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other things—it’s too wonderful not to!With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass animals to cross. It becomes a bed for her doll, Rose. It becomes a magic carpet that takes Penny and Rose on adventures all around the world.And as Penny waits for a snowfall that may never appear, she learns all about the power of patience, imagination, play . . . and spring! Told in five short chapters, and with an emphasis on family and patience, Penny and Her Sled is the perfect choice for emergent readers and for family sharing.
Penny and Peter
by Carolyn HaywoodFrom Carolyn Haywood, author of the beloved Betsy series, here are four more classics for young readers. These adorable stories of childhood adventures are as fresh today as when they were written more than a half century ago. And now, thanks to dynamic new covers, they're ready to charm a whole new generation of readers.When Penny's parents decide to adopt Peter, the two new brothers decide to do everything they can to help their parents. From painting the bedroom blue, to going fishing or getting a sweet surprise, the boys get into twice as much trouble--but they also have twice the fun!
Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper
by Miri Leshem-PellyOne little doodle girl takes control of her own creative destiny in this funny and imaginative book perfect for fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon!Penny lives on a plain piece of paper, with just one problem--she's bored. There's nothing to do, no one to talk to, not a single way to keep herself entertained! Not one to wallow, Penny makes a decision: it's high time she ventured out into the world and explored other types of paper. But when she's not serious enough for the newspaper, not angular enough for the graph paper, and not repetitive enough for the wrapping paper, Penny doesn't know where she belongs. With some help from the friends she's met along her journey, though, she comes up with the perfect paper plan for herself.In this fun and funny book about fitting in and finding home, imagination wins the day!Praise for Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper:* "Penny's journey through varying visual styles is bright, fascinating, and funny . . . Irresistibly touchable." --Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW*
Penny and the Punctuation Bee
by Moira Rose Donohue Jenny LawElsie, an exclamation point, announces loudly that she's sure she'll win the school Punctuation Bee. After all, an exclamation point has won the last three years. But Penny, a period, and her friend, Quentin, a question mark, decide to practice and practice. More than anything, Penny wants to beat Elsie, who brags way too much! The bee begins and one by one, the punctuation marks drop out. Finally, as the loudspeaker announces the end of the school day, only Quentin, Penny, and Elsie remain. It looks like a three-way tie. Then Quentin asks an important question that saves the day--for Penny! Moira Donohue, author of Alfie the Apostrophe, again makes punctuation fun in this up-close look at the important mark that stops everything--the period. Jenny Law's lively illustrations add just the right touch.
People
by Peter SpierIn this encyclopedic picture book, Spier celebrates humankind in all its diversity-how we are similar and how we are differnt; in what we wear, eat, play, and how we worship. Small vignettes fill each page, illustrating the wonderful variety that exists among peoples of different cultures and races.
People Use Tools
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchThis book is about different types of tools and all of the things you can do with tools. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
People Who Use Magnets at Work
by Cathy FrenchPeople Who Use Magnets at Work discusses jobs where magnets are used. Some of the jobs included in this book are a doctor, builder, and teacher.
People and Places (Grade #1)
by Richard G. Boehm James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Walter C. Parker Gloria Contreras Mary A. Mcfarland A. Lin GoodwinTextbook for 1st graders.
People and Places (Grade 1, Texas edition)
by Richard G. Boehm James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Walter C. Parker Gloria Contreras Mary A. Mcfarland A. Lin GoodwinThe book contains Literature, Biography Reference Section, charts and graphs and maps, etc.
People and Places Citizenship
by Dinah Zike James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Linda Greenow Walter C. Parker Emily M. Schell Irma M. Olmedo Raymond C. JonesMacmillian/McGraw-Hill TIMELINKS Grade 1 (or grade 2) builds geographic mastery with mapsand skills, offers reading skills and strategies to reinforce Reading/Language Arts skills,and integrates Dinah Zike's Foldables® to help students improve comprehension. * Five books: Citizenship, Culture, Economics, Geography, History * Available as single copies or in grade level sets