Overview
What is a mammal? Young readers will discover simple yet compelling answers in this beautiful board book from the Discovering Nature series created by Cathryn and John Sill. Educator and award-winning author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the concept of mammals using clear, easy-to-understand facts about where they live, what they eat, and how they move. The book features simple, relatable truths like ""All mammals have hair. All baby mammals drink milk.... Some mammals swim. Some mammals fly."" Noted wildlife artist John Sill adds context with beautiful, realistic watercolor illustrations of a variety of mammals-from the recognizable dolphin and raccoon to animals that may be new to young readers, like the muskox and the big brown bat. The Discovering Nature series is a dependable and informative nonfiction resource for helping toddlers and preschoolers explore basic animal and nature concepts. Perfect for a variety of early childhood education units and at-home learning.
Full Product Details
Author: Cathryn Sill ,
John Sill
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Imprint: Peachtree Publishers
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 16.90cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 16.90cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781682631980
ISBN 10: 1682631982
Pages: 22
Publication Date: 04 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 2 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Offers youngest readers a pleasing introduction to what makes a mammal a mammal. --Publishers Weekly
Readers will appreciate the realistic, up-close portrayals offered by Sill's detailed paintings. -Booklist Offers youngest readers a pleasing introduction to what makes a mammal a mammal. -Publishers Weekly
Readers will appreciate the realistic, up-close portrayals offered by Sill's detailed paintings. --Booklist Offers youngest readers a pleasing introduction to what makes a mammal a mammal. --Publishers Weekly
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.
