| About Habitats: Wetlands Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 156145432X ISBN-13: 9781561454327 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $14.41 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into wetlands habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance among Earths environments. John Sills beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of wetlands topographyfrom salt marshes along the seacoasts to tropical mangrove swamps. The astonishing varieties of wetland plants and the birds, mammals, and fish that live there are also represented. A glossary and afterword provide young readers with further fascinating details on wetlands, its creatures, and its conditions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants |
| Dewey: 578.768 |
| LCCN: 2007031280 |
| Series: About Habitats |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 10.38" W x 8.8" (0.96 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 176447 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A timely, award-winning first book on wetlands for young naturalists and conservationists. A classroom favorite "An attractive introduction to the variety, singular features, and great environmental importance of wetlands." ―Booklist Online Wetlands are some of the world's most at-risk environments today. In this addition to the award-winning About Habitats series, author and former educator Cathryn Sill and illustrator John Sill explore the major attributes of wetlands and their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance of Earth's environments. John Sill's detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of wetlands topography―from salt marshes to tropical mangrove swamps. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about the wetlands, inspiring readers to learn more. The About Habitats series introduces children to specific habitats and their living and nonliving components. Each book in the series provides information about the nature and characteristics of the habitat while full-page illustrations expand on that information. Also available by Cathryn and John Sill: Awards: NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association |
Contributor Bio(s): Sill, Cathryn: - Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.Sill, John: - 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 several awards. He lives in North Carolina. |