About Penguins

 

Bibliographic Information: Sill, C. & Sill, J. (2013). About penguins: A guide for children. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers.

 

Genre/Type: Non-fiction picture book

 

Summary: This book tells the reader various facts about penguins. It includes information on the habitats in which penguins live, as well as characteristics that help them survive. The book talks about penguins' wings, feathers, how they get food, escape predators, move on land, and reproduce. It also covers the different environments penguins can live in and the locations they build their nests. In the afterword, these pages are expanded on, which provides more in-depth information on each fact presented. Each page features an illustration of a different kind of penguin.

 

Theme/Purpose: The theme in this book is penguins. The author's purpose is to teach children about penguins to provide them with more information on their lifestyle and characteristics.

 

Selection/Evaluation: I selected this book because it demonstrates a variety of characteristics that help penguins survive. Using this book, the teacher can discuss with students the adaptations different kinds of penguins have made as a result of their environment. Looking at the pictures, students can also infer the needs of penguins.