About Marine Mammals: A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill (English) Paperback B

Description: About Marine Mammals by Cathryn Sill, John Sill A classroom favorite and first glimpse of marine mammals thats ideal for budding oceanographers! From the creators of the award-winning About... and About Habitats series."A solid nonfiction treat for budding naturalists." BooklistIn About Marine Mammals, former educator and author Cathryn Sill tells children what is essential for understanding and appreciating marine mammals-how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. She covers animals as diverse as whales and otters to dolphins, polar bears, and more.Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to depict a variety of marine mammals, and an afterword provides more details.About Marine Mammals is part of the award-winning About... series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on animals.An Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 National Science Teachers Association / Childrens Book Council FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She is the author of more than twenty-five prize-winning nonfiction picture books about animals and habitats. She has created three nature series especially for pre-K and kindergarten students. She lives in North Carolina.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 many awards. He has illustrated more than twenty-five books in the About... and About Habitats series. He lives in North Carolina. Review "Dependable fare for budding naturalists."—Kirkus Reviews"This broad introduction to marine mammals covers major characteristics, using illustrations rendered in soft hues to captivate readers. . . A serviceable addition for young children interested in ocean wildlife." —School Library Journal"A lovely study of more than a dozen aquatic mammals, all captured in wildlife illustrator John Sills handsome watercolors." —Publishers Weekly"A solid nonfiction treat for budding naturalists."—Booklist Review Quote "This broad introduction to marine mammals covers major characteristics, using illustrations rendered in soft hues to captivate readers... A serviceable addition for young children interested in ocean wildlife." --School Library Journal Description for Teachers/Educators Curriculum Connections: About? series; life science; habitat; behaviors; characteristics; predator and prey; life cycle of marine mammals; non-fiction narrative; strong illustration support; back matter: glossary; facts; further reading Details ISBN1682632881 Author John Sill Short Title About Marine Mammals Pages 48 Language English Year 2021 Illustrator John Sill ISBN-10 1682632881 ISBN-13 9781682632888 Subtitle A Guide for Children Series Number 19 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Age 3-7 Publisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Series About. . . Publication Date 2021-02-02 Imprint Peachtree Publishers Place of Publication Atlanta, GA AU Release Date 2021-02-02 NZ Release Date 2021-02-02 US Release Date 2021-02-02 UK Release Date 2021-02-02 Edited by Christoph H. Lampert Birth 1932 Death 1966 Affiliation IST Austria Position Researcher Qualifications PsyD DEWEY 599.5 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137962719;

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