About Mammals: A Guide for Children Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561457582 ISBN-13: 9781561457588 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
Dewey: 599 |
LCCN: 2023385081 |
Lexile Measure: 470 |
Series: About... |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.47" W x 10.01" (0.47 lbs) 48 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. From Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the About... and About Habitats series. "Pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for units on mammals." ―Booklist In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides more details. About Mammals is part of the award-winning About... series, ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary studies in science, animal life, and nature. Also available from Cathryn and John Sill: Awards: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children's Book Council |
Contributor Bio(s): 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.Sill, Cathryn: - Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina. |