About Habitats: Polar Regions

by Cathryn Sill, John Sill (Illustrator)

Overview

This beginner's guide and classroom favorite explores the Arctic and Antarctic biomes, their beauty, and global diversity.

Author and former early education teacher Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the Polar Regions are—from the frozen deserts of Antarctica to the ice floes of the Arctic Ocean—along with what kinds of animals and plants live there, how they have adapted to life in this environment, and why they're important.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers full-color illustrations depicting the various landscapes and species of animals and plants. A glossary and afterword provide more details for further study.

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682633342
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	11/02/2021
Series:	About Habitats , #7
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	676,967
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	3 - 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

"A solid read-aloud to introduce young children to this area of the world." —School Library Journal

"Given the demand for informational picture books on Arctic and Antarctic regions and their wildlife, libraries will find this a particularly useful addition to the Sills' handsome About Habitat series." —Booklist Online

"Easily accessible. . . " —The Horn Book Guide

From the Publisher

09/01/2015
K-Gr 2—In the most recent addition to this series, the husband-and-wife team cover the Arctic and Antarctica. The author's experience as an elementary teacher is evident in her ability to explain complex topics in simple but never condescending text. The verso features a fairly general explanatory statement, while the recto contains a beautifully painted watercolor, labeled with the name of the plant or animal species depicted. The book opens with a map, while the back matter includes more in-depth information about the flora and fauna portrayed. VERDICT A solid read-aloud to introduce young children to this area of the world.—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID

School Library Journal