| About Habitats: Deserts Revised Edition Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561456411 ISBN-13: 9781561456413 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $14.41 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants |
| Dewey: 577.54 |
| Series: About Habitats |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.2" W x 8.7" (0.95 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dive into this classroom favorite for a simple first look at a habitat that's surprisingly diverse From the creators of the award-winning About Habitats and About... series. "A great choice...an informative introduction." ―School Library Journal Cathryn and John Sills' beginner's guide to deserts explores the major attributes of the habitat and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable global diversity. For example, did you know that the Great Basin Desert is actually very cold? A former educator and author, Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what deserts are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique challenges of surviving in this harsh environment. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill uses detailed, full-color illustrations to reflect the diversity of desert topography―from the vast dunes of the Arabian Desert to the rocky Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern U.S. A glossary and afterword provide further details. Ideal for early childhood or elementary units on geography and habitats, nature and environment. 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 the full-page illustrations expand on that information. Also available by Cathryn and John Sill: Awards: Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education |
Contributor Bio(s): 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.Sill, Cathryn: - Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina. |