This beginner?s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects.In this addition to the acclaimed About? series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple,easy-to-understand language
This beginner?s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects.
In this addition to the acclaimed About? series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple,easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the wide variety of insects, from grasshoppers to the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
Curriculum Connections: Series Non-fiction narrative; bilingual text (Spanish/English); Life Science: Insects; characteristics; behaviors; survival; predator/prey; habitats; protection of; strong picture support; Text features: informational backmatter; glossary; related websites for further investigation
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First guides that describe clearly and simply how animals look, where they live, what they eat, how they defend themselves, and how they care for their young. Back matter provides further detail.
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?In image and text the Sills succeed in conveying a great deal of information at a very basic reading level. Excellent classroom or pleasure reading for science and nature fans and for any beginning readers drawn to nonfiction.?
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