About Habitats: Forests by Cathryn Sill (English) Paperback Book

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This beginner's guide and classroom favorite from the creators of the About Habitats series explores the major attributes of forests.The author, an educator by training, uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what forests are and how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats.Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers detailed, full-color illustrations to show the characteristics of different types of forests-from the cold boreal forests of the northern hemisphere to the warm tropical forests near the equator-as well as the animals and plants that live there. A glossary and afterword provide further details.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She is the author of more than twenty-five prize-winning nonfiction picture books about animals and habitats. She has created three nature series especially for pre-K and kindergarten students. She lives in North Carolina.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 many awards. He has illustrated more than twenty-five books in the About... and About Habitats series. He lives in North Carolina.

Review

"It can be easy to forget that sometimes readers just need a simple concept, presented without bells and whistles: this book does just that. . . This is another strong series book for the Sills and would be a fine addition to elementary school and public libraries." —School Library Journal"The Sills do a good job of showing (and especially identifying) both plants and animals. . . A solid introduction. . . " —Kirkus Reviews"Teachers of young children will welcome this sixth volume of the About Habitats series. Using basic language, Cathryn Sill writes one sentence to describe each of John Sill's beautifully detailed color paintings. . . . This is an effective, gentle, and realistic introduction." —Booklist

Review Quote

?Teachers of young children will welcome this sixth volume of the About Habitats series. Using basic language, Cathryn Sill writes one sentence to describe each of John Sill?s beautifully detailed color paintings. ?This is an effective, gentle, and realistic introduction.?

Description for Teachers/Educators

Beginning readers will learn about Forest Habitats in this simple informational series; About Habitats. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into Earth and Life Science; forest habitats. With simple text and language, and strong picture support (paintings) this non-fiction narrative teaches children what forests are and what kinds of animals and plants live in them. Text features include: An afterword; facts on the plants and animals featured, glossary of new vocabulary, and websites for further investigation. Curriculum Connections: Series; Non-fiction narrative; simple sentences; strong picture support; paintings; Habitats; Forests; characteristics; animals; plants; climate; adaptation; Earth and Life Science; Text features; glossary; map; afterword

Details ISBN1682631265 Author John Sill Short Title ABOUT HABITATS ABT HABITATS FO Pages 48 Audience Age 3-7 Series About Habitats Language English Illustrator John Sill ISBN-10 1682631265 ISBN-13 9781682631263 Format Paperback DEWEY 577.300 Illustrations Yes Year 2019 Subtitle Forests Series Number 6 Country of Publication United States Imprint Peachtree Publishers Place of Publication Atlanta, GA AU Release Date 2019-08-06 NZ Release Date 2019-08-06 US Release Date 2019-08-06 UK Release Date 2019-08-06 Publisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Publication Date 2019-08-06 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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