About Marsupials: A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill (English) Hardcover Book

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Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various marsupials. The afterword provides futher information about the illustrations.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Explore the world of koalas, kangaroos, and other marsupials in this award-winning beginner's guide to an unusual group of mammals-the marsupials.In this volume from the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of marsupialsfrom the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quoll. An afterword provides more details for the animals featured in the book.Ideal for early childhood and elementary science units on animals.

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

"Beautiful, detailed illustrations are the highlight of this simple introduction." —School Library Journal"A handsome introduction to an unusual group of mammals." —Kirkus Reviews

Review Quote

"A handsome introduction to an unusual group of mammals." -Kirkus Reviews

Description for Teachers/Educators

Curriculum Connections: Series Non-fiction narrative; Life Science: Marsupials characteristics; behaviors; survival; predator/prey; habitats; protection of; strong picture support; Text features: informational backmatter; glossary; related websites for further investigation

Description for Library

Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various marsupials. The afterword provides futher information about the illustrations.

Details ISBN1561453587 Author John Sill Short Title ABT MARSUPIALS Language English Illustrator John Sill ISBN-10 1561453587 ISBN-13 9781561453580 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 599.2 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Residence US Subtitle A Guide for Children DOI 10.1604/9781561453580 Series Number 10 Country of Publication United States Imprint Peachtree Publishers Place of Publication Atlanta, GA AU Release Date 2006-03-07 NZ Release Date 2006-03-07 US Release Date 2006-03-07 UK Release Date 2006-03-07 Pages 48 Audience Age 3-7 Publisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Series About. . . Publication Date 2006-03-07 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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