Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Now in Spanish, this beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of reptiles. Cathryn and John Sill, the award-winning author and illustrator team that created the About... series, once again introduce young learners to a fascinating group of animals and the habitats where they live.
Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to explain the basic characteristics of reptiles, while offering a look at the variety of animals that fall into this category.
Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings of reptiles that shine a spotlight on their features and habitats, and an afterword provides details on the animals featured.
Series teacher's guide available
Synopsis
Now in Spanish, Sobre los reptiles is a first glimpse into the world of reptiles. From Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series.
"Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles." ―Booklist
In Sobre los reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. An afterword provides more detail on each animal to inspire further learning.
Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides detailed, full-color illustrations that depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects.
Sobre los reptiles is part of the award-winning About... series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.
Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Reptiles
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una gu a para ni os (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Synopsis
Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series.
Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.