Washoe County Library System

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of penguins.

Discusses the physical description, habits, behavior, and future of penguins, using numerous pictures.

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Skipper checks the doors. Kowalski checks the engine. It's time to sit back, relax, and hit the skies! Who says that penguins can't fly?

Learn about penguins and how they live.

Fifteen years ago, a handful of African Penguins, normally found only on remote islands off the Southern African coast, stumbled across on of the Cape's most beautiful and popular tourist beaches. They swam, they saw, they conquered. And today, Boulders beach is home to more than 4,000 of these delightful, resourceful and entertaining seabirds. For the two feathered stars, Henry and Margot, it's a tale of romance, the challenges of parenthood, separation...

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, predators, and different varieties of penguins.