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Penguin / by Arnold, Caroline.(CARDINAL)145725; Hewett, Richard,illustrator.(CARDINAL)267737;
Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the Magellanic penguin, a native of South America. Focuses on the lives of Humberto and Domino, a pair of Magellanics at the San Francisco Zoo, as they prepare a nest and care for their baby chick, Uno.1140L
Subjects: Magellanic penguin; Penguins;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The penguin of Ilha Grande : from animal rescue to extrodinary friendship / by Earle, Shannon,author.(CARDINAL)860600; Alarcão, Renato,illustrator.(CARDINAL)465487;
"When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild."--AD540L
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Picture books.; Dindim (Magellanic penguin); Souza, João Pereira de; Human-animal relationships; Magellanic penguin; Magellanic penguin; Penguins; Wildlife rescue;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 12
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The old man and the penguin : a true story of true friendship / by Abery, Julie,author.(CARDINAL)804180; Pratt, Pierre,illustrator.(CARDINAL)359370;
"This heartwarming picture book tells the true story of João Pereira de Souza, who found a Magellanic penguin covered in oil and starving near his home on an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. João spent a week cleaning the creature's tarred feathers and feeding him a daily diet of fish before taking him back to the sea to let him go. But the penguin wouldn't leave! He stayed with João for eleven months until finally disappearing. Now, every June, Dindim returns to de Souza's home by the sea and stays until February - and every year he becomes more affectionate and appears even happier to see his human friend." --AD510LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Picture books.; Stories in rhyme.; Human-animal relationships; Magellanic penguin; Penguins; Wildlife rescue;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 13
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Where the heart is / by Gold, Irma,author.; Crispe, Susannah,illustrator.;
In 2011, Dindim the Magellanic penguin, washed up on an island beach near Rio de Janeiro. He was rescued by a man called Joao, who nursed him back to health, and created a lifelong bond. Since then, Dindim has spent most of every year with Joao, leaving only to travel 8000 miles to the Patagonia coasts of Argentina and Chile. Where the Heart Is was inspired by this extraordinary true story.With beautiful prose and stunning illustrations, Dindim's story will capture the hearts of young readers and adults alike. His journey across the ocean highlights both the little penguin's intrepid nature and the variety of wildlife he meets along the way. From whales to albatross, children will discover the kaleidoscope of life that exists in the ocean.Where the Heart Is also offers a window into discussing big issues with young readers, such as the oil spill that almost killed Dindim, and the effects of climate change on animal habitats. Magellanic penguins are a near threatened species, and it is vitally important to increase our awareness of the dangers faced by these beautiful birds. Poignant, moving, funny and heartfelt, Dindim and Joao's story is a celebration of friendship and nature. It explores the deep bond that can form between humans and animals, and encourages children to think more about the incredible animals who share our world.
Subjects: Fiction.; Illustrated works.; Children's stories; Climatic changes; Human-animal relationships; Magellanic penguin; Oil spills;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Penguins: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature. by de Silva, Kay.(CARDINAL)625436;
Penguins -- Anatomy -- Habitat -- Senses -- Feeding -- Movement -- Play -- Colonies -- Mating -- Eggs -- Caring for young -- Adelie penguins -- African penguins -- Chinstrap penguins -- Emperor penguins -- Galapagos penguins -- King penguins -- Little blue penguins -- Magellanic penguins -- Rockhopper penguins -- Protect the penguinsBe captivated by the amazing world of penguins. Complete with illustrations, facts and simple text, readers will get a well-rounded understanding of these fascinating creatures.For primary school age.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Penguins;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Penguins / by Arlon, Penelope.(CARDINAL)673997; Gordon-Harris, Tory.(CARDINAL)600629;
What is a penguin? -- More penguins -- Even more penguins -- Penguin homes -- Penguins on land -- Penguins in the sea -- Leaping and diving -- Penguin feathers -- The iceberg café -- Danger! -- Galápagos penguins -- Humboldt penguins -- Magellanic penguins -- The giant penguin -- Royal penguins -- Erect-crested penguins -- Rockhopper penguins -- Fiordland penguins -- Snares penguins -- Macaroni penguins -- African penguins -- Oil spill! -- Yellow-eyed penguins -- Fairy penguins -- The colony -- Nesting -- Penguin eggs -- Growing chicks -- Gentoo penguins -- Chinstrap penguins -- Adélie penguins -- Riding the ice -- King penguins -- The emperors' journey -- From emperor egg to chick -- All grown up -- Interview with a photographer -- A winning photo -- Protecting penguins.An introduction to penguins, looking at seventeen different kinds, exploring their unique behaviors, and presenting numerous photographs.NC870LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Penguins;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Penguins : a visual introduction to penguins / by Stonehouse, Bernard.(CARDINAL)142482; Camm, Martin,illustrator.(CARDINAL)197650;
Illustrations and text introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various species of penguins.Lexile not available
Subjects: Penguins;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Eden at the end of the world [videorecording] / by National Geographic Television.; Bertran, Doug,producer,cinematographer.; Grant, Eleanor,screenwriter.; Irons, Jeremy,1948-narrator.(CARDINAL)809321; National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388; National Geographic Television.; Warner Home Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)218485;
Our land -- Guanaco -- Disappearing penguins -- Elephant seals -- Rush hour -- Feeding -- Falkland Islands -- Scorching summer -- Karokinka.Narrator, Jeremy Irons.Explores the unspoiled wilderness of Tierra del Fuego, an island at the southern tip of Patagonia in South America. Shows the Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, right whales, and guanacos, who inhabit this stark, wind-whipped wilderness. Looks at the challenges they and their homeland face from human actions.TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated; Canadian home video rating: Pending.DVD. Region 1.
Subjects: Documentary videos.; Nature videos.; Wildlife videos.; Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Island ecology; Island ecology; Natural history; Natural history; Island ecology;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The penguin lessons : what I learned from a remarkable bird / by Michell, Tom.(CARDINAL)411764;
"A unique and moving real-life story of the extraordinary bond between a young teacher and a penguin, this book will delight readers who loved Marley & Me, Dewey the Library Cat, The Good Good Pig, and any book by Jon Katz. In 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell follows his wanderlust to Argentina, where he becomes assistant master at a prestigious boarding school. But Michell's adventures really begin when, on a weekend in Uraguay, he rescues a penguin covered in oil from an ocean spill, cleans the bird up, and attempts to return him to the sea. But the penguin refuses to leave his rescuer's side. "That was the moment at which he became my penguin, and whatever the future held, we'd face it together," says Michell in this charming memoir.<br><br>Michell names the penguin Juan Salvador ("John Saved"), but Juan Salvador, as it turns out, is the one who saves Michell.<br><br>After Michell smuggles the bird back to Argentina and into his campus apartment, word spreads about the young Englishman's unusual roommate. Juan Salvador is suddenly the center of attention--as mascot of the rugby team, confidant to the dorm housekeeper, co-host of Michell's parties, and an unprecedented swimming coach to a shy boy. Even through the collapse of the Peronist government and amid the country's economic and political strife, Juan Salvador brings joy to everyone around him--especially Michell, who considers the affectionate animal a compadre and kindred spirit. Witty and heartwarming, The Penguin Lessons is a classic in the making, a story that is both absurd and wonderful, exactly like Juan Salvador"--<br><br>"Whether as rugby team mascot or assistant swimming coach, the penguin known as Juan Salvador touches and transforms everyone he encounters, including Tom Michell, the young teacher who finds him and rescues him from an oil spill disaster. After a time, Juan Salvador (meaning "the saved one") receives a new name: Juan Salvado, or "the savior." Set against the turbulent world of political unrest of 1970s Argentina, this multi-layered true story is a testament and tribute to animals and will no doubt resonate with the people who love them"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Michell, Tom.; Michell, Tom; Teachers; Teachers; Penguins; Human-animal relationships.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 5
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Penguins : the ultimate guide / by De Roy, Tui,author.(CARDINAL)324670; Jones, Mark,1959-author.(CARDINAL)426357; Cornthwaite, Julie,author.(CARDINAL)429310;
Includes bibliographical references (page 237) and index.Prologue: Penguin passion -- Global distribution of penguins -- Life between two worlds / Tui De Roy. Penguin seasons : the cycle of life ; Stripes and brays : the 'Jackass' foursome ; Long-tailed trilogy : the Antarctic trio ; Island dandies : the crested penguins ; Multitudes in deep trouble : the rockhoppers ; Fairies of the night : an odd couple ; Monarchs of the far south : kings and emperors -- Science and conservation / Mark Jones. Penguins and people : a retrospective/ Mark Jones ; March of the fossil penguins / Daniel Ksepka ; How penguins store food / Yvon Le Maho ; Penguin colours and pigments / Matthew Shawkey ; Waitaha penguin : dynamic history revealed / Sanne Boessenkool ; Adélie penguin : bellwether of climate change / David Ainley ; Using satellites to monitor penguin populations / Heather J. Lynch ; Beyond prying eyes : tracking penguins at sea / Rory P. Wilson ; Marking penguins : minimising research impacts / Yvon Le Maho ; The crested penguin egg-size conundrum / Kyle W. Morrison ; Emperor youngsters on the move / Barbara Wienecke ; Little blues : facing big challenges / André Chiaradia ; Galapagos penguins : an uncertain future / Hernán Vargas ; African penguins : a troubled history / Peter Ryan ; Magellanic penguins : living with people / P. Dee Boersma ; Southern rockhopper : species in decline / David Thompson ; Northern rockhoppers : tragedy or Tristan / Conrad Glass -- 3. Species natural history / Julie Cornthwaite. Penguin who's who : 18 species worldwide ; Fascinatying penguin facts ; Penguin range and population status ; Species profiles ; Where to see wild penguins.Penguins are, perhaps, the most loved of birds. We've been fascinated by them for just about as long as we've known they existed. When penguins are on land, their actions appear to us so humorous and expressive that we can be excused for thinking we understand them perfectly, identifying with what looks like moods and foibles similar to our own.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Penguins; Penguins; Penguins; Penguins;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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