BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.

A resource featuring a select few penguin species living in the Antarctic Peninsula, particularly off of Ross Island. Discover the Adelie and the Emperor penguins who reside in this region.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about emperor penguins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about emperor penguins, where they live, and how they raise their young. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about three different types of penguins: the emperor, the king, and the little blue. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Read a paragraph about penguin adaptations and then create a suit for a penguin. Materials are listed at the bottom of the page.