Waiting for Joey

Waiting for Joey

by Jean Pennycook

Inviting young animal lovers to share the adventure of a scientist as she observes Antarctic penguins over ten breeding seasons.


How do Adelie penguins live and adapt to the changing climatic conditions of Antarctica? The author relates 10 years of observation, tracing the story of one penguin she calls Joey. Children will relate to both the penguins and the author’s sense of adventure as she becomes an expert penguin scientist. Richly illustrated with photos taken on-site at the research station in Antarctica.


Ages: 8-12
ISBN: 9781943431410
Price: $16.95
Published by: Tumblehome Learning

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