Penguin

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Animals
Cover of the book Penguin by Stephen Martin, Reaktion Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Stephen Martin ISBN: 9781861897510
Publisher: Reaktion Books Publication: November 15, 2009
Imprint: Reaktion Books Language: English
Author: Stephen Martin
ISBN: 9781861897510
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Publication: November 15, 2009
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Language: English

From the Penguin Books logo to The March of the Penguins, a certain tuxedo-adorned member of the animal kingdom has long captured our hearts and imaginations. Stephen Martin regales us here with the cultural and natural history of the penguin, revealing many fascinating and little-known facts about this beloved bird.

Over twenty species of penguins can be found in the Galápagos Islands and New Zealand as well as in Antarctica, and they range from the Little Bee Penguin at two pounds to the imposing Emperor Penguin, which can weigh in at over seventy-five pounds. Martin details the biological facts and natural history of each species, including their evolution, habitats, diet, and behavior, but he also explores the role of penguins in popular culture and thought—from children’s literature such as Mr. Popper’s Penguins, to Batman’s nemesis, the Penguin, to films and television shows including Happy Feet and Pingu. In addition, over one hundred images of penguins enrich Martin’s engaging text.

            A captivating natural and cultural history, Penguin will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of penguin fans everywhere.
 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From the Penguin Books logo to The March of the Penguins, a certain tuxedo-adorned member of the animal kingdom has long captured our hearts and imaginations. Stephen Martin regales us here with the cultural and natural history of the penguin, revealing many fascinating and little-known facts about this beloved bird.

Over twenty species of penguins can be found in the Galápagos Islands and New Zealand as well as in Antarctica, and they range from the Little Bee Penguin at two pounds to the imposing Emperor Penguin, which can weigh in at over seventy-five pounds. Martin details the biological facts and natural history of each species, including their evolution, habitats, diet, and behavior, but he also explores the role of penguins in popular culture and thought—from children’s literature such as Mr. Popper’s Penguins, to Batman’s nemesis, the Penguin, to films and television shows including Happy Feet and Pingu. In addition, over one hundred images of penguins enrich Martin’s engaging text.

            A captivating natural and cultural history, Penguin will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of penguin fans everywhere.
 

More books from Reaktion Books

Cover of the book Zen Landscapes by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Walrus by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Arc of Utopia by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Constantin Brancusi by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Albrecht Altdorfer and the Origins of Landscape by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Navies in Modern World History by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Italy by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Waterfall by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Brazilian Jive by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Noam Chomsky by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Secrets of the Centenarians by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book The Prefabricated Home by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Hamburger by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book The Contemporary Caribbean by Stephen Martin
Cover of the book Sergei Eisenstein by Stephen Martin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy