About Amphibians: A Guide for Children (About... (Peachtree Hardcover)) [Hardcover]

Cathryn Sill (Author), John Sill (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

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.

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

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561452343
• ISBN-13: 978-1561452347
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for every Preschool bookshelf, April 7, 2011

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This review is from: About Amphibians: A Guide for Children (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, February 25, 2010

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This review is from: About Amphibians: A Guide for Children (Paperback)

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!