Penguins [Paperback]

Roger Tory Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1998

"Comical'. . . 'Adorable'. . .'The little fellow in the dress suit'. . . It is tempting to be anthropomorphic about penguins [but] they are not little people dressed in feathers. They are . . . dedicated to penguinism, a life molded by the cold impersonal sea, harsh climate, and the crowded colonies in which they reproduce." Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1997) was the greatest naturalist of the twentieth century. He was also known as King Penguin, and Penguins is his tribute to his favorite family of birds. Drawing on a lifetime of personal experience with these remarkable creatures, he captures the essence of penguins, both species and individuals, from the giant emperor penguin to the little blue penguin, ranging from the coldest ice fields of Antarctica to semitropical shores. His engaging prose, splendid photographs, and spirited drawings are the armchair equivalent of an extended expedition to these remote places with the most knowledgeable and entertaining guide possible.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"First-rate on every count." The Chicago Tribune

"Roger Tory Peterson, the revered bird-guide man, has done it again with penguins in a delightfully written, hansomely illustrated book." The Seattle Times

About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (April 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395898978
• ISBN-13: 978-0395898970
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,090,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great informational book!, February 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Penguins (Paperback)

this book helped me TREMENDOUSLY on a report i had to do for biology. it was a great resource! it had so much information in it that i clearly didn't know where to start! i used a lot of things on it. the only reason i didn't give this book a 5, is people unless you think these fuzzy little animals are as awesome as i think they are, u won't really see a point to it! but it's awesome how they tell in detail about penguins. if you need to write a report, it's great! i got an a+ which sky-rocketed my grade!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text book, June 27, 2010

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This review is from: Penguins (Paperback)

This is a very good reference book, but not a field guide. Too large to carry for a trip. Photos and illustrations are excellent, as well as the text being comprehensive. Price even with the shipping was very reasonable, and sevice very prompt.