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Overview
About This Book:Penguin Planet is the stunning result of Kevin Schafer's personal mission to observe and photograph each of the seventeen species of penguins in its natural habitat. With spectacular photos and lively text Penguin Planet is an affectionate portrait of the world's most popular birds.
Includes spectacular photos of all species of penguins. Short text includes natural history tidbits, plus why penguins are so eternally and universally popular, plus reasons for the author/photographer's lifelong obsession with trying to photograph every species throughout the Southern Hemisphere.
Highlights:
Written by Kevin Schafer, a well-known nature photographer and former seabird biologist and naturalist.
Features 112 stunning photographs.
Popular subject, unique in that it covers all species.
Editorials
Booknews
Author and photographer Schafer provides a fascinating journey into the world of penguins. Text and beautiful color illustrations discuss the 17 penguin species in the world<-->their size and weight, behavior and personality, habitats, and the impact of human activity. The appendix contains tips on where to see penguins, their range and status, and other information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 6, 2000
Publisher
Northword Press
Pages
144
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781559717458