Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.

Meet amazing penguins from all around the world!

"A look at penguins and puffins through a humorous lens, for children"--

"When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild."--

"Both penguin parents feed and care for their chick. Each chick has a unique call its parents recognize. Readers will travel to Antarctica and discover the ways wild penguin chicks live, grow, and develop. Engaging text accompanied by vibrant photographs supports the Next Generation Science Standards on growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups by introducing students to the characteristics and behavior,...

"Penguin 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...

"For those who have ever looked at a bird and wondered what makes them do the things they do, this book will prove invaluable. With the help of simple, colorful illustrations, young animal lovers can take a look inside the bodies of hummingbirds, hens, and other exquisite birds. Each bird is introduced with a brief summary, followed by their own diagram, which includes labels and captions to help readers understand the specific bird's key body parts...