About?About Habitats series.?A very fine easy-reading introduction to amphibians that will be savored by young viewers and teachers.? ?Kirkus Reviews series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill us
Frogs and toads and salamanders ? oh my! A first look at amphibians from the creators of the award-winning About? and About Habitats series.
?A very fine easy-reading introduction to amphibians that will be savored by young viewers and teachers.? ?Kirkus Reviews
In this addition to the acclaimed About? series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians 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 amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides further details.
About Amphibians is part of the award-winning About? series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on animal life.
Also available by Cathryn and John Sill:
About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños
Awards:
NSTA Recommends ?National Science Teachers Association
Great Lakes? Great Books Award (Nominee, Grades PreK-1) ?Michigan Reading Association
Curriculum Connections: Series Non-fiction narrative; Life Science: amphibians; characteristics; behaviors; survival; predator/prey; habitats; protection of; strong picture support; Text features: informational backmatter; glossary; related websites for further investigation
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?As well suited to young children as its predecessors?. The attractive, dignified portraits of the animals in their habitats and the straightforward, informative approach of the text make the book an attractive resource for primary-grade students, yet still simple enough for much younger children to enjoy?. A useful addition to a solid science series.? ?Booklist
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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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?Inviting, informative, and eye-catching.? ?School Library Journal
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?Breathtaking?. This is a very fine easy-reading introduction to amphibians that will be savored by young viewers and teachers.? ?Kirkus Reviews
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