Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin), December 9th, 2005
In this issue, students will learn about specific characteristics of emperor penguins, including their appearance, habits, and growth.
Before You Read
Explain to students that penguins are seabirds that cannot fly. Several different types of penguins exist, including the emperor penguin. Emperor penguins live in cold temperatures. Ask: What other animals live in cold places? How do you think the emperor penguin stays warm?
Vocabulary
Antarctica--the coldest of the seven continents; surrounds the Earth's South Pole
colonies--large groups of like animals that live together
down--fuzzy fe...
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