About Raptors: A Guide for Children Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561458112 ISBN-13: 9781561458110 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
Dewey: 598.900 |
LCCN: 2009040348 |
Lexile Measure: 470 |
Series: About... |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.47" W x 10.01" (0.47 lbs) 48 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 176444 Reading Level: 2.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Budding birders will enjoy finding out about birds of prey in this award-winning first guide from the creators of the celebrated About... and About Habitats series. "A must-buy." ―School Library Journal In this addition to the About... series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are raptors, 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 many varieties of raptors around the world, from the majestic Bald Eagle of North America to the sharp-eyed Secretary Bird of Africa. An afterword provides more details. About Raptors is part of the award-winning About... series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on animals. 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. |