Beautiful, realistic illustrations and an elegantly simple text illuminate the basic characteristics of crustaceans for the very young.
Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into the world of crustaceans. The simple text describes how crustaceans look, how they protect themselves, what they eat, and where they live.
The beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of the crustacean population-from a Sand Fiddler to a California Rock Lobster-and present each in its natural habitat. An afterword provides further details on the crustaceans to inspire young readers to learn more.
"Marvelous paintings evoke the seashore, with all its color and fluidity...An excellent first resource book for young children." ?Kirkus Reviews
"The clarity of layout, text, and illustration gives this book an accessible look, while the quality of the presentation makes it well worth sharing in the classroom." ?Booklist
"This is an excellent example of easy nonfiction, perfect for beginning readers or for sharing aloud with budding naturalists." ?School Library Journal
JOHN SILL, a North Carolina native, holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has gained several awards and an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist.
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