Text and color photographs describe the physical characteristics and habits of the Emperor penguin, the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the characteristics and life of penguins, where they live, how they care for their young, and their relationship with other animals.
A photographic essay about penguins, providing information about their habitats, mating behaviors, family life, and eating habits, and including personal observations from the author about his years studying the stocky little birds.