Pinto and the Nella Dan

About the Book

Pinto is a robot penguin who has been created by Dave to help the Antarctic scientists with their field work. He is like a notebook computer and his camera eyes let him video and photograph images. He can communicate with humans and animals. He operates on battery power which needs to be recharged and has a super power switch which often gets him out of scary and tricky situations. Pinto can do what real penguins do, but much more. He is unaware that a shipwreck is on the horizon.

About the Author

Wendy spent 7 years working in scientific co-ordination at the Australian Antarctic Division. She participated in three voyages from Hobart, Tasmania to the Antarctic and the sub-Antarctic islands of Heard Island and Macquarie Island. She worked with many scientists dedicated to the continuing study of this remote and intriguing part of our planet. Wendy currently lives with her husband Roger in Launceston, Tasmania, and enjoys the delights of life with their children and grandchildren. Wendy would like to think that Pinto can instil in our next generations a love of the earth and an enthusiasm to think about their life’s direction and enjoy learning and obtaining the skills to enable them to access the vast array of exciting jobs and opportunities available.