Did you know that Penguins have wings and feathers but they can't fly? Instead they have evolved into the most efficient swimmers and divers of all birds. Even on land penguins are surprisingly agile and can travel vast distances on foot or by 'toboganning', sliding on their stomachs over the ice' propelled by their wings and feet. Penguins is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these intriguing animals in their natural habitat. You'll discover how penguins survive the frozen Antarc...
What are these strange animals? Birds or fish? Watch penguins swim with seals in icy water.
Birds (First Discovery Book S.) (My First Discoveries)
by Claude Delafosse, Nancy E. Krulik, and Rene Mettler
Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, migration patterns, and markings of different species of birds. Includes transparent overlays.
Birders use many kinds of information to identify birds, including size and shape, color pattern, markings, behavior, habitat and calls. This handy guide puts basic birding skills at your fingertips, explaining simple techniques that allow you to sort birds into categories for easier ID. It also discusses equipment needs, resources and tools for the beginning birder, as well as tips for attracting birds to your backyard.
See the egg inside the chicken and the chick inside the egg. Watch as the chick develops, grows, and hatches.
Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game, to modern hits like Uncharted. Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after Nintendo’s landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding rent), discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (the developers of Halo 2 drank over 24,...
The Great Indian Nature Trail With Chunmun
by Rohan Chakravarty and Bijal Vachharajani
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? See the egg inside the chicken and the chick inside the egg. Watch as the chick develops, grows, and hatches. Observe different kinds of bird eggs. Find out about the eggs of reptiles, fish and insects. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
