A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing world of the ocean for young children.In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of anima
A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing world of the ocean for young children.
In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details.
Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers an informative and entertaining first glimpse into ocean habitats.
?This handsome volume from the Sills? About Habitats series introduces the world?s largest habitat?The paintings are notable for the subtle use of color to recreate effects of water and light within the scenes?[A fine addition to science collections??
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First guides that highlight the defining characteristics of habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world
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Beginning readers will learn about Ocean 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; ocean habitats. With simple text and language, and strong picture support (paintings) this non-fiction narrative teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. 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 visual cues; paintings; Ocean habitats; characteristics; animals; plants; climate; adaptation; Life Science;Text features; glossary; map; afterword
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