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ABOUT MARSUPIALS
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Written by
Cathryn Sill
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Illustrated by
John Sill
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Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-358-0
Total Pages: 48
Size: 10 x 8-1/2
full color throughout
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Picture Books, ages 4-8/Nonfiction/Nature/Science and Nature
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CATHRYN SILL, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for twenty years. She lives in North Carolina.
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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.
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A GUIDE FOR CHILDREN
Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
AR Quiz#: 103669
AR Reading Level: 2.1
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IN THIS LATEST BOOK in the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of marsupials, from the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quoll. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspire young readers to learn more.
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Reviews
"A handsome introduction to an unusual group of mammals." —Kirkus Reviews "Beautiful, detailed illustrations are the highlight of this simple introduction." —School Library Journal
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Awards
* 2007 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year
(Science Category)
* 2006 Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (honor book, Science K-6)
* 2006 Science Books and Film Best Books of the Year list, American Association for the Advancement of Science
* 2007 Kansas State Reading Circle (primary)
* Nominee, 2006 American Association of University Women Award for Juvenile Literature
* Nominee, 2007-2008 Emphasis on Reading Program (AL)
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