Product Description

Is climate change affecting the Antarctic food web, leaving penguins without enough food to eat? That is what Riley and family intend to find out on their research voyage to the bottom of the world! Cutting-edge science, numerous close-encounters with native wildlife, authentic animal facts supplied by the world's leading scientists, a compelling narrative and next-generation picture book visuals combine to create another Adventures of Riley classic!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #357903 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-25
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 36 pages

Customer Reviews

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Pretty good book
Reviewed by Lake Furney (age 9) for Reader Views (1/08)

Riley goes to Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, with his Uncle Max, Aunt Martha and his cousin Alice for this adventure. They go there to study penguins and their food supply because the Earth's temperature is rising. They study the Arctic food chain to find out if the penguins are getting enough.

This book is educational but a story as well. I learned that when Antarctica was discovered, everyone wanted to claim it. An agreement was made that it belongs to no one and anyone can go there.

I think "Adventures of Riley: South Pole Penguins" is good for kids ages 6-10.

March of the Penguins for kids!
Penguins are all over the place on TV and at the movies these days, and here is a great picture book to take home to your kids that shows the real plight of penguins in Antarctica! The Riley books blend fantastic action with artwork that blends illustrations and photographs together in a very realistic way. Plus, all of his adventures are scientifically accurate and peppered with kid-friendly fun facts on all the major animals he comes across. If your child loves penguins, he or she will LOVE this book! (Endorsed by Jack Hanna, the Smithsonian Institution, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society.)