How Long to Read Penguins (New & Updated Edition)

How Long Does it Take to Read Penguins (New & Updated Edition)?

It takes the average reader and 35 minutes to read Penguins (New & Updated Edition) by Gail Gibbons

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts. In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins. Learn how penguin’s feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable introduction to penguins.

How long is Penguins (New & Updated Edition)?

Penguins (New & Updated Edition) by Gail Gibbons is 35 pages long, and a total of 8,925 words.

This makes it 12% the length of the average book. It also has 11% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Penguins (New & Updated Edition) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 48 minutes to read Penguins (New & Updated Edition) aloud.

What Reading Level is Penguins (New & Updated Edition)?

Penguins (New & Updated Edition) is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Penguins (New & Updated Edition)?

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