About Hummingbirds
by Cathryn Sill (Author)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: About... (Peachtree)
An award-winning first glimpse into the world of hummingbirds. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. The beautifully detailed, realistic paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the many varieties of hummingbirds--from the smallest type (the bee hummingbirds of Cuba) to the largest (the giant hummingbirds of the Andes Mountains in South America). An afterword inspires further learning. This beginner's guide to hummingbirds is perfect for early childhood and elementary units in science and animal life.
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K-Gr 3--The Sills cover the creatures' diet, size, migratory habits, anatomical features, reproduction, predators, and habitats. Of special interest are their hovering skills and aerobatic displays. Each spread consists of one large-type sentence and a large watercolor depiction with just enough information for youngsters to gain an introduction to hummingbirds. The text and art combine to make this title a useful and engaging read. An afterword elucidates and expands on the details of each painting, offering more information for interested readers.--Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. Cathryn Sill
Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She is the author of more than twenty-five prize-winning nonfiction picture books about animals and habitats. She has created three nature series especially for pre-K and kindergarten students. She lives in North Carolina. 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 many awards. He has illustrated more than twenty-five books in the About... and About Habitats series. He lives in North Carolina.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781561455881
Lexile Measure
580
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Publication date
July 05, 2011
Series
About... (Peachtree)
BISAC categories
JNF003030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
Library of Congress categories
Hummingbirds
Cook Prize
Honor Book 2012 - 2012
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
Honor Book 2012 - 2012
