Born in 1728, Captain Cook claimed New Zealand and Australia as parts of the British Empire while he was looking for a southern continent. He was the first recorded explorer to visit the Antarctic region. He also discovered the Hawaiian Islands where he died in a battle with the natives.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater is a great read-aloud book for children ages 5-10.

Is there a local aquarium or zoo that has penguins you can visit?

Visit http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/penguins/for penguin facts, photos and activities.