The Emperor's Egg

Front

Who takes care of the Emperor penguin egg?

Back

father

Front

How does the father penguin keep the egg warm?

Back

He tucks it under his belly.

Front

How long does the father penguin have to take care of the egg before it hatches?

Back

2 months

Front

How do penguins recognize each other?

Back

They each have a special call.

Front

What is the job of the female emperor penguin in the winter?

Back

To swim in the ocean and eat a lot

Front

What does the father feed the chick while they wait for the mother to return?

Back

milk from a pouch deep down in his throat

Front

Where does this story take place?

Back

Antarctica

Front

What is the most important thing about egg sitting?

Back

keep the egg warm and don't let the egg touch the ground

Front

In this book, who lives on Antarctica?

Back

penguins

Front

How long does it take a penguin egg to hatch?

Back

two months