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About... A Guide for Children
About Amphibians: A Guide for Children
This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.
This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.
With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more.
An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.
With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more.
An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
48 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2001
About the author
Cathryn Sill
57 books12 followersCathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.
When she was an elementary school teacher who loves nature. When she had trouble finding good natural history books for her kindergarten class, she decided to write them.
With her husband John as the illustrator, she has created two series of nonfiction books for children.
The ABOUT series is about different groups of animals and includes 16 books. She has just completed the eighth books in a series about habitats.
When she was an elementary school teacher who loves nature. When she had trouble finding good natural history books for her kindergarten class, she decided to write them.
With her husband John as the illustrator, she has created two series of nonfiction books for children.
The ABOUT series is about different groups of animals and includes 16 books. She has just completed the eighth books in a series about habitats.
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August 18, 2015
That's MUCUS??? Ew....ew...ew...ew....! How did I not know this? The Oak Toads were pretty cool though. So tiny!
Yes, I love these books. Yes, I love learning new things even at my age. What's even cooler? My kids love these books too!
Yes, I love these books. Yes, I love learning new things even at my age. What's even cooler? My kids love these books too!
March 15, 2021
This is pretty and scientifically sound but geared for my classes age group. Recommended.
Q2021 book.
Q2021 book.
October 24, 2023
Facts about amphibians. One sentence per page, juxtaposed with realistic water colors.
March 11, 2017
Beautiful illustrations!
July 25, 2015
It's terrible, just plain terrible. The "facts" about amphibians are uninteresting, just common sense any parent can tell a child without books. The pictures are related to the text only somewhat. And besides I couldn't notice any effort to make the text interesting to kids. I wanted to give one star, but my family convinced me that it should be two: the book may be not interesting, but at least it's not misleading. One thing to the credit - it doesn't have any factual errors.
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April 17, 2016This nonfiction book is interesting and can help build vocabulary with words like amphibian. It is fun to have the kids say the word with you a couple of times. There is only one sentence per page so it is not overwhelming in detail. Kids seem to like nonfiction books sprinkled in with fiction and like many books like this, there is a page of factual info at the end which you can read ahead of time or with the children.
April 7, 2015
About amphibians was a great book to read I feel it will pull an audience in all while keeping them interested and guessing on what is next to come. This book was educational and informative about the different types of amphibians. This is a great book for young children to read because it has easy to understand vocabulary as well as sharing new words to expand on a child's vocabulary.
March 30, 2015
This is a good book for science activities.It has easy vocabulary for young children while it provide great information.Children can be introduce and understand how amphibian are different from other animals.children from 4-11 years old will enjoyed the book.
March 31, 2015
This book is great for children 4-10. It's filled with science vocabulary and facts about amphibians. Colorful illustrations and lots to learn from this book. This is a great pick if you're looking for a book about reptiles and the life cycle of a frog.
February 27, 2012
simple for young children--but definitely not great
July 28, 2015
This nonfiction book with simple text and beautiful illustrations identifies the most basic characteristics which make an animal an amphibian. This would be useful with younger learners.
July 2, 2019
Great illustrations for a first look at amphibians.
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