About waterfowl : a guide for children / written by Cathryn Sill ; illustrated by John Sill.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781682632345
- 1682632342
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 598.41 S584 | Available | 33111011042138 | |||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | NonFiction for Newbies | 598.41 S584 | Available | 33111010953145 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An informative and entertaining introduction for young children to the amazing birds that live near water in all types of habitats.
In this addition to the About... series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what waterfowl are, where they live, what they eat, and how they move.
John Sill's detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of waterfowl-from the Trumpeter Swans of northwestern North America to the Bar-headed Geese of central Asia.
Young learners who may only be familiar with the ducklings and geese on local ponds and lakes will be delighted to discover the amazing variety of waterfowl in the world. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about waterfowl that will inspire readers to learn more.
Includes bibliographical references.
"A thoughtful and entertaining first glimpse into the world of ducks, geese, and swans for young children...author and former teacher Cathryn Sill explains in simple, easy-to-understand language what waterfowl are, how and where they live, and what they do"--Front jacket flap.