About Rodents (About...)

By Sill, Cathryn P. & Sill, John

Publishers Summary:
In this latest book in the acclaimed ABOUT…series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what rodents are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of rodents, from the tiny Eurasian Harvest Mouse to the hefty Capybara of South America. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.

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978-1-56145-454-9
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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

K-Gr 4 This attractive volume succeeds on many levels. Simple sentences introduce various types of rodents with vocabulary and grammar suitable for beginning readers or reading aloud. A detailed afterword provides fuller descriptions for older readers looking for information f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Each right-hand page features a finely detailed full-page watercolor illustration of rodents in their habitats. Left-hand pages include ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on February 1, 2009

While About Rodents is full of fascinating information covering both exotic and familiar animals, it is the book’s stunning watercolor paintings that will initially entrance readers. John Sill presents each rodent in its habitat and imbues every one with personality. The North American porcupine clings comfortably to a snowy branch that is shorn of its bark where the porcupine has been chewing through it. The white-throated wood rat races to ad...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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