About Habitats: Mountains

About Habitats: Mountains
Author: Cathryn Sill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1561457310

A beginner's guide to mountains that is an informative and beautiful resource for young students. This volume from the acclaimed About Habitats series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mountains are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides stunning and realistic illustrations to depict the diversity of mountain landscapes―from the snow-covered peaks of the Himalaya Mountains to the forested slopes of the Appalachians. A glossary and afterword provide more details for further learning. Perfect for early childhood and elementary units on geography, nature, and environment.

Welcome Home, Bear

Welcome Home, Bear
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385753772

Follow Bear as he visits animal habitats around the world—and comes to appreciate his own home—in this new offering from the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies. Bear is tired of waking up every morning in the same green forest, so he decides to search for a new place to live. He visits the birds in the trees, a mole underground, a camel in the hot desert sand, puffins in the cold arctic snow . . . only to realize his own home is the perfect place for him after all. Welcome Home, Bear offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in a beautiful, kid-friendly package. Readers meet animals in their habitats around the world—and return with Bear to the one place he is truly happy.

Habitats of the World

Habitats of the World
Author: Iain Campbell
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691197563

Habitats of Australasia (Australia, NZ and New Guinea) -- Habitats of the Neotropics (Central and South America) -- Habitats of the Afrotropics (SSaharan Africa) -- Habitats of the Palearctic (Europe, North Asia and North Africa) -- Habitats of the Nearctic (North America).

About Habitats

About Habitats
Author: Cathryn P. Sill
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This new series for the very young highlights the defining characterisitics of habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into desert habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what deserts are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique challenges of surviving in this harsh environment. John Sill's beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of desert topography-from the vast dunes of the Arabian Desert to the rocky Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern U.S.-and the astonishing varieties of desert wildlife. A glossary and afterword provide young readers with further fascinating details on the desert, its creatures, and its conditions.

Water Habitats

Water Habitats
Author: Molly Aloian
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778729495

Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses salt and freshwater habitat, plant and animal life, and how animals protect themselves.

Habitats

Habitats
Author: William B. Rice
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-11-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1480746010

Imagine seeing an elephant walking down the street. You would be surprised to see such a sight. An elephant doesn't belong on your street. Your street is not the elephant's habitat. Learn all about animal habitats with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

Animal Habitats

Animal Habitats
Author: Julie K. Lundgren
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1625137524

Updated for 2020, Early readers learn about different animal habitats.

About Habitats: Rivers and Streams

About Habitats: Rivers and Streams
Author: Cathryn Sill
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2022-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1682633942

A perfect entry for first conversations about waterways and conservation. Author and illustrator team Cathryn and John Sill offer an accessible introduction to rivers and streams, touching on their major attributes, the animals and plants that live there, and their remarkable global diversity. Using simple, easy-to-understand language, the author teaches children what rivers and streams are and explains how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in or along these waterways. Detailed, full-color art shows the characteristics of the world's different rivers and streams―from the mountain brooks of the Alps to the mighty Amazon River in South America. A glossary and afterword provide further details. Great for casual exploration and for early childhood and elementary education units on nature, environment, earth sciences, and ecosystems.

The ABCs of Habitats

The ABCs of Habitats
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778734116

An introduction to various animal habitats around the world.

What Do You Know About Habitats?

What Do You Know About Habitats?
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538322129

Oceans, deserts, tundra, plains, forests, the Earth is full of fascinating habitats. This innovative book gives readers a hands-on look at the different ecosystems across our planet through engaging experiments. Each project is broken down into Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure boxes to guide readers through the scientific method. Readers will practice Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. They'll find tips for further experiments in exciting "What's Next?" sections. A nifty "What You'll Need Box" outlines the materials necessary for each experiment and photographs illuminate key points. This interactive book gives readers a chance to explore incredible habitats firsthand, making it a valuable tool for any science curriculum.