Sobre los anfibios: Una guía para niños

by Cathryn Sill, John Sill (Illustrator)

Overview

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.

This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682632307
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Series:	About. . .
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.99(w) x 8.44(h) x 0.16(d)
Language:	Spanish
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 great resource. . . An excellent introductory guide to amphibians; recommended for Spanish nonfiction collections for children." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

01/01/2021

K-Gr 2—Young readers who are interested in nature and animals and researchers looking for an introduction to amphibians will find a great resource in this title. Each spread features a clear, one-sentence fact on the verso, accompanied by a realistic and close-up color illustration on the recto, which corresponds perfectly with the information. The text describes amphibian bodies, life cycles, diet, adaptations that allow them to evade predators and survive in different seasons, and communication. Each illustration is labeled. Following the text, additional information on the animals depicted in each illustration offers further insight. A glossary, recommended reading, and websites are included. VERDICT An excellent introductory guide to amphibians; recommended for Spanish nonfiction collections for children.—Selenia Paz, Harris County P.L., Houston

School Library Journal