About Reptiles: A Guide for Children - Cathryn Sill

\nNow available in revised and bilingual editions, this guide is a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles. \nAbout Reptiles explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category. An afterword provides further detail on the animals portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more. \nFormer teacher Cathryn Sill and noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, use clear, informative text and detailed illustrations to explain reptiles and everything that makes them unique. \nGot a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... and About Habitats series.Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles. ―BooklistIn About Reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles.Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides detailed illustrations that depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.About Reptiles is part of the award-winning About... series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.Also available from Cathryn and John Sill: \nSobre los reptiles: Una gu a para ni os (About Reptiles, Spanish Edition) \nAbout Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una gu a para ni os (English/Spanish bilingual edition)Awards: Orbis Pictus Award for Nonfiction for Children \n(Recommended) ―National Council of Teachers of English \nPick of the Lists ―American Booksellers Association \nChildren's Media Award ―Parent's Guide \nMockingbird List (Nominee) ―Texas Library Association \nGot a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... and About Habitats series.Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles. ―BooklistIn About Reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category