About Habitats- Grasslands

by Sill, Cathryn; Sill, John

• ISBN13: 9781561455591
• ISBN10: 1561455598
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: Peachtree Pub Ltd

Summary

"This title in a nature series for the very young highlights the defining characteristics of various habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into grassland habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sill_s beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands_ from North America_s tallgrass prairies to African savannas. A wide variety of the plants and animals that live in grassland habitats are also represented. A glossary and afterword provide young readers with further fascinating details."

Author Biography

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.