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Author: Cathryn Sill ,
John Sill
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Imprint: Peachtree Publishers
Volume: 16
Dimensions:
Width: 26.10cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 22.30cm
Weight: 0.397kg
ISBN: 9781561457953
ISBN 10: 1561457957
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 05 August 2014
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The author offers solid material, including food for thought about the pet parrot industry and the risk of disappearing habitats. The watercolor paintings are real showstoppers -- the parrots stand out like jewels against muted landscapes. Uniquely attractive work with which to round out the bird section...an appealing and comprehensive introduction. This book presents basic information along with varied, beautiful watercolor paintings. A colorful addition to the long-running About... series.
Uniquely attractive work with which to round out the bird section...an appealing and comprehensive introduction. This book presents basic information along with varied, beautiful watercolor paintings. A colorful addition to the long-running About... series. The author offers solid material, including food for thought about the pet parrot industry and the risk of disappearing habitats. The watercolor paintings are real showstoppers -- the parrots stand out like jewels against muted landscapes.
The author offers solid material, including food for thought about the pet parrot industry and the risk of disappearing habitats. The watercolor paintings are real showstoppers -- the parrots stand out like jewels against muted landscapes. School Library Journal This book presents basic information along with varied, beautiful watercolor paintings. A colorful addition to the long-running About... series. Booklist Uniquely attractive work with which to round out the bird section...an appealing and comprehensive introduction. Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
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.
