Galapagos Penguins

by Molly Kolpin

Overview

Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable. Learn more about these adorable animals, including how they got to the tropics, what they eat, other challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429684316
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Endangered and Threatened Animals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Molly Kolpin studied English at Gustavus Adolphus College and now writes full-time. Growing up, Molly was a horse-crazy girl who collected model horses and read every horse book she could find. She recently traveled to the heart of horse country for a visit to Churchill Downs – the site where the Kentucky Derby is held each year. Molly lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Island Life 4

Chapter 2 Birds of a Feather 10

Chapter 3 Boosting the Population 16

Chapter 4 Trouble in Paradise 20

Chapter 5 Protecting the Penguins 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32