Tundras (About Habitats #10)
by Cathryn Sill (Author) John Sill (Illustrator)
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.
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This solid addition to an established series covers an often overlooked habitat.
Review quotes
"This handsome addition to the Sills ' About Habitats series introduces the geography, climates, plants, and animals of the tundras. . . . The book 's beautiful full-page paintings help viewers grasp the varieties of terrain encompassed by the term tundra, while introducing some of its diverse plants as well as various animals that live there . . . . An effective classroom read-aloud choice for tundra-related science units."—Booklist
"This careful study of what makes a tundra raises field guides to an accessible art."—School Library Journal
JNF051180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Geography
Tundra ecology
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Tundras
