About Habitats: Forests

By John Sill and Cathryn Sill

Book Overview

This beginner's guide and classroom favorite from the creators of the About Habitats series explores the major attributes of forests.

The author, an educator by training, uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what forests are and how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers detailed, full-color illustrations to show the characteristics of different types of forests--from the cold boreal forests of the northern hemisphere to the warm tropical forests near the equator--as well as the animals and plants that live there. A glossary and afterword provide further details.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561457345
• ISBN13: 9781561457342
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.2" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Biologist and mother approved!!!

I appreciate the concise writing and factual information presented for new readers. My rising 2nd grader was encouraged as he was able to read nearly every word. We both enjoyed the beautiful artwork with a nod to classic naturalism. There is a plate index with more detailed info for when he is ready to dig deeper. I'm buying copies to give as gifts and several others in the series at kid's request. As a former biology major I appreciate the jump start on good information presented beautifully! I can't recommend these books enough. (I first discovered the authors through their humorous field guide bird books- one of the first discoveries that my grandparents had a sense of humor too!) So many books for children are nonsensical and cartoony. This series is refreshingly NOT.