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Momatiuk, Yva , Eastcott, John

Face to Face with Penguins

32 pp. | National | October, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0561-0 $16.95 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0562-7 $25.90
(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. A husband and wife team of National Geographic researchers sail aboard the Golden Fleece to South Georgia to study penguins. Their journal-like narrative emphasizes the beauty, variety, and adaptations of penguins; wildlife conservation and care-taking of the animals' environment are also touched on. Crisp photos and detailed information, including sidebars and "Facts at a Glance," will intrigue young naturalists. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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