FROM THE PUBLISHER

These delightful birds are unlike any other -- they cannot fly, and on land they waddle around like clumsy little people. They are extremely swift and graceful swimmers that spend most of their time at sea but can also leap high out of the water and some can even jump over rocks. On snow they can slide along on their fronts like toboggans. This fascinating guide offers a unique insight into the lives of penguins. Learn about their amazing courtship displays and find out how they survive in freezing temperatures. This book introduces the many different penguin species and zooms in closer on them in special focus sections. It is an excellent resource for young natural history enthusiasts. The stunning habitats and unusual behavior of these intriguing birds are captured in magnificent wildlife photographs.