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About Hummingbirds

A Guide for Children

by Cathryn Sill
John Sill
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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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  • Series

    About. . .

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 17, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781682633168

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781682633168
      • File size: 204241 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 2.5
    • Lexile® Measure: 580
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      September 1, 2011

      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.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2012
      In each spread, one simple sentence faces a full-page, detailed painting of a hummingbird. Each plate, numbered and labeled with the specific bird's name, corresponds to an afterword that contains a fact-filled paragraph with information such as distribution, habitat, food, and special capabilities for the pictured animal. The main text is easily accessible for young readers, while older kids will also be interested in the back matter. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos.

      (Copyright 2012 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:2.5
  • Lexile® Measure:580
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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