| A Mother's Journey Contributor(s): Markle, Sandra (Author), Marks, Alan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1570916225 ISBN-13: 9781570916229 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks's luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 598.47 |
| LCCN: 2004018954 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.75" W x 11.25" (0.39 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Arctic/Antarctic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 87661 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica. |