8Short legs waddle ... Flightless wings flap ... Meet the penguin! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Penguins treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these bubbly Antarctic birds. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the birds' relationships with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a discussion of why there are so few penguin myths and folk tales adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.