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About Reptiles: A Guide for Children Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1561459070     ISBN-13: 9781561459070
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $15.26  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: August 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology
Dewey: 597.900
Lexile Measure: 460
Series: About
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.1" W x 8.6" (0.80 lbs) 40 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 51007
Reading Level: 2.2   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... and About Habitats series.

"Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles." ―Booklist

In About Reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides detailed illustrations that depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.

About Reptiles is part of the award-winning About... series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
Sobre los reptiles: Una gu a para ni os (About Reptiles, Spanish Edition)
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una gu a para ni os (English/Spanish bilingual edition)

Awards:

Orbis Pictus Award for Nonfiction for Children
(Recommended) ―National Council of Teachers of English
Pick of the Lists ―American Booksellers Association
Children's Media Award ―Parent's Guide
Mockingbird List (Nominee) ―Texas Library Association

Contributor Bio(s): Sill, Cathryn: - Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.Sill, John: - John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina.