About Habitats: Mountains

by Cathryn Sill
Illustrated by John Sill
A classroom favorite, this beginner’s guide to mountains is from Cathryn and John Still, creators of the award-winning About Habitats and About… series.  
  • ISBN: 9781561454693
  • Publication date: 03/01/2009
  • Page Count: 48
  • Size: 10" x 8-1/2"
  • Age Range: 3-7
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Description

A classroom favorite, this beginner’s guide to mountains is from Cathryn and John Still, creators of the award-winning About Habitats and About… series.

“A beautiful and informative selection.” ―School Library Journal

In this addition to the award-winning About Habitats series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mountains are and what kinds of animals and plants live there.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill uses detailed, full-color illustrations to depict the diversity of mountain landscapes―from the snow-covered peaks of the Himalaya Mountains to the forested slopes of the Appalachians. A glossary and afterword provide more details. Perfect for early childhood and elementary units on geography, nature, and environment.

The About Habitats series introduces children to specific habitats and their living and nonliving components. Each book in the series provides information about the nature and characteristics of the habitat while the full-page illustrations expand on that information.

Awards:

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association
North Carolina Author Awards (Nominee, AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature) ―North Carolina Literary and Historical Association

Author/Illustrator

Cathryn Sill

Author

Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.

John Sill

Illustrator

John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina.

Reviews

“A beautiful and informative selection.” ―School Library Journal

“A solid introduction sure to help readers develop an appreciation for the scope and unique beauty of the mountains and mountain ranges that grace our planet.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Young naturalists will love these books.” ―The Carroll News

“Another fabulous collaboration from this gifted husband-wife team.” ―The Virginian-Pilot

“The young age 4 to 7 child who has the pleasure to read and study this book will enjoy the soft colors and simple rendering of accurate illustrations of the various mountain habitats.” ―Chat with Vera

Awards

NSTA Recommends – National Science Teachers Association, 2014

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2010

North Carolina Author Awards (Nominee, AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature) ―North Carolina Literary and Historical Association, 2009

Resources

Resources: Teacher's Guide

Teacher’s Guide

More Details

AR Level: 2.9
F&P: GRL J, Gr 1, Genre I
Lexile: NC780L
Themes: Mountains Animals, Mountains Characteristics, Mountains Geography, Mountains Plant Life
BISAC 1: JNF051100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
BISAC 2: JNF051180 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography
BISAC 3: JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General