About Habitats: Tundras

by Cathryn Sill
Illustrated by John Sill
This beginner's guide to tundras explores the unique attributes of this cold habitat, showcasing its beauty and plant and animal diversity.  
Price: $17.99
  • ISBN: 9781682632338
  • Publication date: 11/01/2021
  • Page Count: 48
  • Size: 10" x 8-1/2"
  • Age Range: 3-7

Description

This beginner’s guide to tundras explores the unique attributes of this cold habitat, showcasing its beauty and plant and animal diversity.

Author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what tundras are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique environment. The book covers the characteristics of Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine tundras.

John Sill’s detailed, realistic paintings reflect the beauty and diversity of the habitat. A glossary and afterword provide more detail for further exploration.

Ideal for early childhood and elementary education units on biomes and environments, geography, habitats, and nature.

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.

Resources

Resources: Teacher's Guide

Teacher’s Guide

More Details

F&P: K, Gr 2, Genre I
Lexile: AD660L
Themes: Tundras, Biomes (Habitats), Waterways, Adaptations, Animals, Diversity, Ecosystems, Environment, Organisms, Plants
BISAC 1: JNF051180 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography
BISAC 2:  JNF051100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
BISAC 3: JNF051050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology

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