About?About Habitats series.?Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.? ?BooklistIn About Reptiles/Sobre los reptiles, former teacher and author Cathr
Now in a bilingual edition! A first glimpse into the world of reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About? and About Habitats series.
?Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.? ?Booklist
In About Reptiles/Sobre los reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. Spanish translations sit right below English text for easy reading, and an afterword provides further detail on each animal portrayed.
Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides detailed illustrations that depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects.
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles is part of the award-winning About? series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.
Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Reptiles
Sobre los reptiles: Una guía para niños (About Reptiles, Spanish Edition)
?[This book?s main strength is its attractive, realistic portraits of the animals in their natural surroundings.? ?School Library Journal
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First guides that describe clearly and simply how animals look, where they live, what they eat, how they defend themselves, and how they care for their young. Back matter provides further detail.
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Curriculum Connections: About... Series; Bilingual 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
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?Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.? ?Booklist
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