Penguin Facts and the Secret of Flying Underwater — Nature Picture Book
What makes penguins so amazing?
The waddling penguin is a bird that can't fly, yet it's an amazing animal that swims as if flying when it's underwater.
Nature and science facts about penguins
Penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere (near Antarctica) — they're on the opposite side of the world from polar bears, so they never actually meet. Penguins are birds, but their wings are built for swimming, not flying. Their wing bones are hard and flat, working like flippers, and they swim through the water at 25–35 km/h. Emperor penguins can dive as deep as 535 m and hold on for more than 20 minutes.
What Tangobook's «Penguin» covers
Tangobook's «Penguin» warmly shows the waddling walk, swimming through the water as if flying, huddling to survive the cold, and penguins caring for their chicks.
Great points to observe together
Point out things like living only in the far south (never meeting polar bears), being a bird that can't fly, wings for swimming, and deep diving. Talking about "Why can't penguins fly?" together is a great idea.
Parent guide — how to nurture curiosity
Check on a map that "penguins live in the far south, polar bears in the far north (opposite sides)." Watch a video of how "they fly through the water with their wings," and imitating the waddling walk is a lot of fun.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Do penguins and polar bears live together?
A. No. Penguins live near the far south and polar bears in the far north — opposite sides of the world, so they never actually meet.
Q. Why is it okay that penguins can't fly?
A. Because their wings are built for swimming, so they fly through the water. They're also great at diving deep.
Q. How can we observe them at home?
A. Check the far south and far north on a map, watch swimming videos, and imitate the waddling walk.
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