Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Author: Richard Atwater
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1453227865

Mr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie! How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family’s lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a classic tale that has enchanted young readers for generations. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richard and Florence Atwater including rare photos from the authors’ estate.

Mr. Popper's Penguins Novel Literature Unit Study and Lapbook

Mr. Popper's Penguins Novel Literature Unit Study and Lapbook
Author: Teresa Lilly
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2014-04-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781499307108

This unit study offers many wonderful activities to use while having students read the book, but the book is not included. The entire unit also offers the ability to create a lapbook if you print out some of the pages. There are between 6 and 10 lessons. Activities in this lesson include Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, True and False, Comprehension, Encyclopedia Skills Activity, Journal Activity, Vocabulary, Sequencing, Handwriting, Main Idea, Prediction, Comparison Literature Skills Activities including: Main Character, Main Setting, Main Problem, Possible Solutions, Character Traits, Character Interaction, Cause and Effect, Description, Pyramid of Importance, Villain vs. Hero. Creative Writing Activities including: Letter, Fairy Tale, Mystery, Science Fiction, Fable, Dream or Nightmare, Tall Tale, Memoir, Newberry Award, A Different Ending. Writing Skills Activities including: Description, Expository, Dialogue, Process, Point of View, Persuasion, Compare and Contrast, Sequel, Climax and Plot Analysis. Poetry Skills Activities including: Couplet, Triplet, Quinzain, Haiku, Cinquain, Tanka, Diamante, Lantern and Shape Poem. Create a Newspaper Layout Activities including: Editorial, Travel, Advice Column, Comics, Society News, Sports, Obituary, Weddings, Book Review, Want Ads, Word Search. Poster Board Activities including: Collage, Theater Poster, Wanted Poster, Coat of Arms, Story Quilt, Chalk Art, Silhouette, Board Game Construction, Door Sign, Jeopardy. The unit has many activities which can be generally used with other books along with the specific questions and comprehension for this book.

A Penguin Year

A Penguin Year
Author: Susan Bonners
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1623346517

Spend a year in Antarctica with the Adelie penguins. This beautifully illustrated book follows the life-cycle of these unique land birds that live by the millions in one of Earth’s harshest environments. It brings to life the extraordinary power of kinship among penguins, who journey on foot for miles across the frozen continent and recognize their mates and children by the sound of their voices.

Penguin in Love

Penguin in Love
Author: Salina Yoon
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1408851202

It's time for Penguin's biggest adventure yet - falling in love!

Look to the North

Look to the North
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1998-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064435105

Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George lovingly tells the story of three wolf pups--from the moment they open their eyes to the time they lead the hunt. Lyrical passages in her wolf pup diary describe how the pups tumble and play and when they first learn to howl and talk wolk talk. Readers are reminded of the changes in nature that are happening in the lower 48 states as they "look to the north" to watch the wolf pups grow. Jean George's words and Lucia Washburn's breathtaking paintings give the reader a rare glimpse of one of nature's noblest creatures: the wolf.

Three Cheers for Tacky

Three Cheers for Tacky
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 1996-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547347693

Tacky the Penguin is back, this time trying to compete with Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect in the iceberg-wide Penguin Cheering Contest. But will Tacky ever be able to learn the synchronized moves and win the contest?

Penguins and Antarctica

Penguins and Antarctica
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307975355

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #12: Eve of the Emperor Penguin, they had lots of questions. What do penguins eat? Why do they huddle together in groups? Who won the race to the South Pole? What happens at a research station in Antarctica? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Polar Opposites

Polar Opposites
Author:
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010
Genre: Bears
ISBN: 9780761456858

"Ambrose, a polar bear, and Zina, a penguin, are very different but they can still find ways to meet in the middle."--

The Emperor's Kingdom

The Emperor's Kingdom
Author: Roger Kirkwood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Antarctica
ISBN: 1742031269

A year in the life of the extraordinary Emperor Penguins. This gorgeous book also features a fascinating DVD that includes footage that the author shot during his research trip to study Emperor Penguins.