Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the diverse and natural world of mammals.
In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
Synopsis
In this revised book from the acclaimed About... series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, non-fiction narrative and easy-to-understand language including vivid verbs to teach children about mammals; characteristics, survival, behaviors, habitats, predator and prey, and protection of. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to many varieties of mammals using detailed illustrations, from the tiny white-footed deer mouse to the enormous blue whale. An afterword provides facts on the mammals featured, glossary of new vocabulary, and websites for further investigation.
Curriculum Connections: Revised series Non-fiction narrative; Life Science: mammals; characteristics; behaviors; survival; predator/prey; habitats; protection of; strong picture support; Text features: informational backmatter; glossary; related websites for further investigation
Synopsis
An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. From Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the About... and About Habitats series.
"Pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for units on mammals." ―Booklist
In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live.
With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides more details.
About Mammals is part of the award-winning About... series, ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary studies in science, animal life, and nature.
Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
Sobre los mam feros: Una gu a para ni os (About Mammals, Spanish Edition)
About Mammals / Sobre los mam feros: A Guide for Children / Una gu a para ni os (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Curious About Mammals (from the Discovering Nature board book series)
Awards:
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children's Book Council
NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association
Synopsis
An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals.
This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for introducing kids to mammals.