Penguins have tiny legs and bigger bodies. They walk by taking small steps and swaying from side to side. This is called waddling. Some penguins get around by sliding across ice and snow on their bellies!
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Chillin' With Penguins
Fabulous facts about these cool birds
By Tricia Culligan
From the February 2026 Issue
Featured Skill:
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Chillin' With Penguins
Fabulous facts about these cool birds
Sliding Through Snow
Better Together
Penguins and their babies (called chicks) huddle together to stay warm. They even hug each other!
Big and Small
There are 18 types of penguins. The emperor penguin can be as tall as a third-grader. The smallest penguin is about as tall as your Storyworks 3 magazine!
Flying Underwater
Most birds fly in the sky. But not penguins. They “fly” underwater instead! Penguins speed through the water by flapping their wings.
Think and Write
Using details from the Infographic, write a letter to a friend sharing three cool facts about penguins.
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