The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Penguins are dancing in their cove, and a young girl is determined to join in the fun.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.

Tom Popper, a successful businessman who's clueless when it comes to the really important things in life, until he inherits six 'adorable' penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom's rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland, and the rest of his world upside-down. Adapted from the award-winning classic children's book, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a cool blast of fun for all ages.

"A state-of-the-art guide to status, distribution, abundance, and population trends of 18 penguin species. Highlights emerging conservation issues and opportunities to increase understanding of common threats to penguins"--

Takes the reader on a chilly journey and explains what happens in a penguin's world.

Did you know that: Penguins are champion swimmers -- They spend 75 percent of their lives in water -- They are birds, but they can't fly. Penguins are classified as birds because they have feathers. Now you can explore a penguin's world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat, and why people need to protect their habitats. Join the author with the Smithsonian Institution on a journey to the Antarctic region for a close-up look...

Introduces readers to the life and behavior of penguins.

"A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life."--