Peachtree Publishers, 2015-03-03
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
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John Sill, Illustrator
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SKU:9781561458370
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Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to many varieties of hummingbirds, from the smallest typethe Bee Hummingbird of Cubato the largestthe Giant Hummingbirds of the Andes Mountains in South America. An afterword provides details on the hummingbirds featured and inspires young readers to learn more about them.
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Gracefully written and beautifully illustrated, this quiet guide invites awe for a small but mighty creature. Readers learn to observe with care, cultivating curiosity and respect for life’s intricacies.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 3.2
Age Range • 3-7
Pages • 48
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Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
An award-winning first glimpse into the world of hummingbirds. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. The beautifully detailed, realistic paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the many varieties of hummingbirds--from the smallest type (the bee hummingbirds of Cuba) to the largest (the giant hummingbirds of the Andes Mountains in South America). An afterword inspires further learning. This beginner's guide to hummingbirds is perfect for early childhood and elementary units in science and animal life.
