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Discover the adorable world of penguin chicks as they hatch, preen, and snuggle in this informative expository nonfiction book by Betty Tatham. Learn about penguins' cuddles, flippers, and more as you explore their icy habitat. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about these fascinating creatures!
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Penguin Chick By: Betty Tatham Genre: Expository Nonfiction Author’s Purpose: Inform
HFWs – Reading Vocabulary • cuddles • flippers • frozen • hatch • pecks • preen • snuggles
flippersbroad, flat body parts used for swimming by seals and penguins also:
preen To smooth or arrange feathers with a beak
snuggles Lies close and comfortably together; cuddles
I watched the blue bird _______ his feathers neatly. preen The baby cub _______ closely to its mother to stay warm. snuggles
frozen A large chunk of _______ ice breaks off of the iceberg. All birds _______ from eggs. hatch The seal uses it ______ to help it swim. flippers
peck A birds uses its beak to _______ through the egg when it is born. The kitten ________ close to its mother and falls asleep. snuggles
Think and Respond • What continent are the penguins on? • Where does the father penguin keep the egg? • How does the mother penguin move around? • Why do the father penguins stay close in a huddle? (huddle=group=crowd)
How do penguins “talk” to each other? • Where does the father go? • What is a group of chicks called? • 8. What do webbed feet help a penguin do?