About Habitats: Wetlands - by Cathryn Sill (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Explains in simple, easy-to-understand language what wetlands are and how wildlife survives in these wet environments.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A timely, award-winning first book on wetlands for young naturalists and conservationists. A classroom favorite!</p><p>"An attractive introduction to the variety, singular features, and great environmental importance of wetlands." ―<i>Booklist Online</i></b></p><p>Wetlands are some of the world's most at-risk environments today. In this addition to the award-winning <i>About Habitats</i> series, author and former educator Cathryn Sill and illustrator John Sill explore the major attributes of wetlands and their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe.</p><p>Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance of Earth's environments. John Sill's detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of wetlands topography―from salt marshes to tropical mangrove swamps. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about the wetlands, inspiring readers to learn more.</p><p>The <i>About Habitats</i> series introduces children to specific habitats and their living and nonliving components. Each book in the series provides information about the nature and characteristics of the habitat while full-page illustrations expand on that information.</p><p>Also available by Cathryn and John Sill: <br><i>About Habitats: Deserts<br>About Habitats: Forests<br>About Habitats: Grasslands<br>About Habitats: Mountains<br>About Habitats: Oceans<br>About Habitats: Polar Regions<b>About Habitats: Rivers and Streams<br>About Habitats: Seashores</i></p><p><b>Awards: </p><p>NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association<br>North Carolina Author Awards (AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature) ―North Carolina Literary and Historical Association<br>Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Each wetland has different plants and animals, but all are vital to help maintain the delicate balance among Earth's environments. This book will answer the questions readers have about fragile and important wetland habitats." ―NSTA Recommends<br><br>"The artwork is stunning, filled with realistic details and a beautiful balance of colors. The format would work well as a read-aloud" ―School Library Journal<br><br>"This book will appeal to all readers interested in habitats...clear, precise, and easy to understand...meticulous illustrations bring each scene to life..." ―Library Media Connection<br><br>"This handsome book provides an attractive introduction to the variety, singular features, and great environmental importance of wetlands." ―Booklist Online<br>
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