About Reptiles: A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill (English) Paperback Book

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Depicts how physical characteristics, habitat, movement, feeding and hunting behavior, and life cycle can vary in different kinds of reptiles, including the corn snake, eastern box turtle, and American alligator.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New 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... series.Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles.The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.

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

"Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles." —Booklist"[This] book's main strength is its attractive, realistic portraits of the animals in their natural surroundings." —School Library Journal

Review Quote

'[This book's main strength is its attractive, realistic portraits of the animals in their natural surroundings.'

Description for Teachers/Educators

Curriculum Connections: About... Series; REVISED edition; life science; habitat; behaviors; characteristics; predator and prey; life cycle of reptiles; non-fiction narrative; strong illustration support; back matter: glossary; facts; further reading

Details ISBN1561459089 Author John Sill Short Title ABT REPTILES REV/E Pages 40 Edition Description Revised Language English Illustrator John Sill ISBN-10 1561459089 ISBN-13 9781561459087 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 597.900 Illustrations Yes Residence US Year 2016 Subtitle A Guide for Children Country of Publication United States Imprint Peachtree Publishers Place of Publication Atlanta, GA AU Release Date 2016-08-02 NZ Release Date 2016-08-02 US Release Date 2016-08-02 UK Release Date 2016-08-02 Edited by Christoph H. Lampert Birth 1954 Death 1953 Affiliation St Mary's College of California Position Narrator Qualifications Ofm Audience Age 3-7 Publisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Series About. . . Publication Date 2016-08-02 Series Number 3 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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