Author: Jeremy Lewis
Publisher: Viking Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Biography of Alan Lane, publisher of Penguin books, who has had a major influence on the cultural and political life of post-war Britain. He revolutionized our reading habits by his insistence that the best writing in the world should be made available for the price of a packet of cigarettes.
Penguin Special
Author: Jeremy Lewis
Publisher: Viking Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Biography of Alan Lane, publisher of Penguin books, who has had a major influence on the cultural and political life of post-war Britain. He revolutionized our reading habits by his insistence that the best writing in the world should be made available for the price of a packet of cigarettes.
Publisher: Viking Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Biography of Alan Lane, publisher of Penguin books, who has had a major influence on the cultural and political life of post-war Britain. He revolutionized our reading habits by his insistence that the best writing in the world should be made available for the price of a packet of cigarettes.
Parker the Purple Penguin
Author: Marybeth Wishart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Pierre the Penguin
Author: Jean Marzollo
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1585365815
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. While walking her dog in the rain, Pam notes that her pet wears a raincoat. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life. Jean Marzollo has written more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning I SPY series. With a graduate degree from Harvard, she has taught school, written books about teaching and parenting, and was the editor of Scholastic's Let's Find Out kindergarten magazine for 20 years. Jean lives in upstate New York. Nationally known for her many award-winning children's books that feature exotic flora and fauna, Laura Regan's artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. She is the illustrator of A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. Laura lives in the Bay Area in California.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1585365815
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. While walking her dog in the rain, Pam notes that her pet wears a raincoat. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life. Jean Marzollo has written more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning I SPY series. With a graduate degree from Harvard, she has taught school, written books about teaching and parenting, and was the editor of Scholastic's Let's Find Out kindergarten magazine for 20 years. Jean lives in upstate New York. Nationally known for her many award-winning children's books that feature exotic flora and fauna, Laura Regan's artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. She is the illustrator of A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. Laura lives in the Bay Area in California.
Penguins with People Problems
Author: Mary Laura Philpott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399173099
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Stress-eating after a breakup? Frustrated by the cost of a good cocktail? Stymied by the weirdness of abstract art? These penguins share your pain. The "random penguins" are a lineup of quirky, lovable weirdos with minds of their own. They understand the agony of social awkwardness, the power of the perfect smoky eye, and the arm- (or wing)-flapping terror of having a bee in the car. In fact, these winged characters get into the same sticky situations we all do. They are Penguins with People Problems. So meet your favorite new flightless friends. They're brutally honest (except when they're lying), comically insecure, and totally relatable.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399173099
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Stress-eating after a breakup? Frustrated by the cost of a good cocktail? Stymied by the weirdness of abstract art? These penguins share your pain. The "random penguins" are a lineup of quirky, lovable weirdos with minds of their own. They understand the agony of social awkwardness, the power of the perfect smoky eye, and the arm- (or wing)-flapping terror of having a bee in the car. In fact, these winged characters get into the same sticky situations we all do. They are Penguins with People Problems. So meet your favorite new flightless friends. They're brutally honest (except when they're lying), comically insecure, and totally relatable.
Penguin's Special Christmas Tree
Author: Jeannie St John Taylor
Publisher: Lobster Press
ISBN: 9781897073612
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"This sweet, quirky tree-trimming adventure delivers a message about teamwork, friendship, and the importance of never giving up."
Publisher: Lobster Press
ISBN: 9781897073612
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"This sweet, quirky tree-trimming adventure delivers a message about teamwork, friendship, and the importance of never giving up."
Penguin Dreams
Author: J.otto Seibold
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811851008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Chongo Chingi the penguin has a dream in which he experiences the excitement of flying, but then he must wake up.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811851008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Chongo Chingi the penguin has a dream in which he experiences the excitement of flying, but then he must wake up.
The Jewish Problem ... With 33 Illustrations
Author: Louis Golding
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
If You Were a Penguin
Author: Florence Minor
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061130974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
If you were a penguin . . . You could swim really fast and toboggan on ice. Sing a happy duet, once or twice. You could live on land but dive under the sea. There's a lot penguins can do, just like you and me! Wendell and Florence Minor create a charming tribute to all the playful fun and activity that comes with being a penguin—which young readers can delight in too!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061130974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
If you were a penguin . . . You could swim really fast and toboggan on ice. Sing a happy duet, once or twice. You could live on land but dive under the sea. There's a lot penguins can do, just like you and me! Wendell and Florence Minor create a charming tribute to all the playful fun and activity that comes with being a penguin—which young readers can delight in too!
The New Penguin Russian Course
Author: Nicholas J. Brown
Publisher: Circassian
ISBN: 9780140120417
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
This updated version of the Penguin Russian Course introduces the learner, through translation extracts, to the culture and life of the modern (post Glasnost) Soviet Union that was, as well as to the Russian language.
Publisher: Circassian
ISBN: 9780140120417
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
This updated version of the Penguin Russian Course introduces the learner, through translation extracts, to the culture and life of the modern (post Glasnost) Soviet Union that was, as well as to the Russian language.
Penguin's Hidden Talent
Author: Alex Latimer
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 055256267X
Category : Ability
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Penguin helps organize the annual talent show because he cannot identify his own gift, but when the show is over and the performers throw a party to show how much they appreciate Penguin's work, his aptitude becomes clear
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 055256267X
Category : Ability
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Penguin helps organize the annual talent show because he cannot identify his own gift, but when the show is over and the performers throw a party to show how much they appreciate Penguin's work, his aptitude becomes clear