About Habitats: Grasslands

by Cathryn Sill, John Sill (Illustrator)

Overview

This classroom favorite and award-winning first look at grasslands is great for classroom sharing.

This book uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers detailed, full-color illustrations to depict the diversity of grasslands—from the North American tallgrass prairies to African savannas—and the wide variety of the plants and animals that live there. A glossary and afterword provide further details to inspire more learning.

Perfect for early childhood and elementary units on geography, environment, and nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561455591
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	02/01/2011
Series:	About Habitats Series , #4
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"Great for classroom sharing." —Booklist

"Learn what grasslands are and how wildlife survives in diverse environments. Realistic illustrations. Includes map, glossary, and bibliography."—Bank Street College of Education

From the Publisher