Beginning readers will learn about Grassland Habitats in this simple informational series; About Habitats. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into Earth and Life Science; grassland habitats. With simple text and language, and strong picture support (paintings) this non-fiction narrative teaches children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sill's beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands-from North America's tallgrass prairies to African savannas. A wide variety of the plants and animals that live in grassland habitats are also represented. Text features include: An afterword; facts on the plants and animals featured, glossary of new vocabulary, and websites for further investigation.
Curriculum Connections: Series; Non-fiction narrative; simple sentences; strong picture support paintings; Habitats Grasslands: characteristics; animals; plants; climate; adaptation; Earth and Life Science; Text features: glossary; map; afterword

?Great for classroom sharing.?

First guides that highlight the defining characteristics of habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world

?Learn what grasslands are and how wildlife survives in diverse environments. Realistic illustrations. Includes map, glossary, and bibliography.?