August • Picture Book About Marine Mammals A Guide for Children Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-906-3
10 x 8-½/ 48 pages Media: watercolor Lexile • F&P Ages 3–7 / Nature GRL J; Gr 1 Territory: World All rights available
A first look at marine mammals— from the small, playful sea otter to the gigantic blue whale In this simple and enlightening book, former teacher Cathryn Sill explains to children what marine mammals are, what they do, and how they live. Accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Marine Mammals tells children what is essential for understanding and appreciating these fascinating creatures. ◆ Back matter: glossary, afterword, resources
Themes: biodiversity, animal behavior, marine mammals ✎ Teacher’s guide Cathryn Sill, a former elementary school teacher, and John Sill, a prizewinning and widely published wildlife artist, have published twenty-two books in the acclaimed About… and About Habitats series (pages 34–36). The Sills live in North Carolina. www.johnsill.com.
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