The newest book in a richly illustrated, always educational series offers a beginner's guide to understanding amphibians. ABOUT AMPHIBIANS FOLLOWS follows the easy-to-read, informative format of Cathryn and John Sill's other About... books. Describing the basic characteristics all amphibians share, as well as the features that distinguish them, the book explores everything from methods of communication to protection against enemies. The simply worded text is a wonderful introduction to the world of frogs, toads and salamanders for young children. The beautifully detailed illustrations by John Sill, a noted wildlife illustrator, help bring the animals to life, further educating young readers about what amphibians are, how they live, and what they do. As in the previous About... books, an afterword provides additional information and will inspire readers to learn more.
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PreS-Gr 2-A companion to this team's About Birds (1991), About Mammals (1997), About Reptiles (1999), and About Insects (2000, all Peachtree). A simple fact ("Amphibians have soft, moist skin") is followed by a clear, realistic, full-color, full-page painting. The afterword offers further information, with brief data on the animal, setting, or concept shown in the color plates, accompanied by small black-and-white photos of the paintings. This attractive and useful book is marred by an error in the size reached by bullfrogs (only the minimum is given), and some purists may argue that the eastern narrowmouth toad is really a frog (even field guides disagree on the proper nomenclature). These minor carps aside, this book is inviting, informative, and eye-catching.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.From Booklist
Ages 3-7. With a minimum of text and a clear, visual focus on its subject, this book is as well suited to young children as its predecessors, including About Reptiles (1999) and About Mammals (1997). A colorful painting of an amphibian fills one page of each spread; on the facing page, the text (in large type) comments on some aspect of amphibian life, and a brief caption (in small type) identifies the animal illustrated. The attractive, dignified portraits of the animals in their habitats and the straightforward, informative approach of the text make the book an attractive resource for primary-grade students, yet still simple enough for much younger children to enjoy. For those who want to know more, a four-page afterword provides further information on each subject introduced in a double-page spread. A useful addition to a solid science series. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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I am a fan of Cathryn and John Sill. I am trying to complete my ABOUT ....series . The books are so helpful in introducing my preschoolers to Animal Classification, habitats, etc. The children enjoy the pictures and remember the information well.
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This is the 5th book in this series that we have purchased for out toddler, and each one is just as good as the last. The illustrations are are phenomenal, the text simple but very informative, and everything comes together beautifully. I am certain that this book and series would be age appropriate for children as old as 8, but certainly are very good for curious toddlers as well. So happy to have found this series!
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