Penguin Chick (Award Winner) 
by Betty Tatham *
illustrated by Helen K. Davie
A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science-Book
HarperCollins Publishers January 2002
 

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Library Binding ISBN# 0-06-028595-8    

Paperback ISBN# 0-06-445206-9  

Hardcover ISBN# 0-06028594-X
A female emperor penguin lays her egg on the ice and her mate stays in the coldest place on earth to keep it warm and safe for two months.  Will she get back in time with food for the newly hatched chick?  Children ages 5 to 9 will discover these and many other interesting facts about the life of an emperor chick and the loving care of the parents that helps their chick survive. Beautifully illustrated by Helen K. Davie, this book had excellent reviews by Book List (American Library Association), Horn Book and Kirkus Reviews.  (See list of awards/recognition)