This beginner?s guide explores the major attributes of the forest biome and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe.In this addition to the About Ha
This beginner?s guide explores the major attributes of the forest biome and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe.
In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill 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. John Sill?s detailed, full-color illustrations 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. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about forests to inspire readers to learn more.
?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.?
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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
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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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?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.?
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?The Sills do a good job of showing (and especially identifying) both plants and animals? A solid introduction??
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