{"product_id":"about-marine-mammals-isbn-9781682632888","title":"About Marine Mammals","description":"\u003cb\u003eA classroom favorite and first glimpse of marine mammals that's ideal for budding oceanographers! From the creators of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAbout...\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAbout Habitats\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A solid nonfiction treat for budding naturalists.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAbout Marine Mammals\u003c\/i\u003e, former educator and author Cathryn Sill tells children what is essential for understanding and appreciating marine mammals—how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. She covers animals as diverse as whales and otters to dolphins, polar bears, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to depict a variety of marine mammals, and an afterword provides more details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout Marine Mammals\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAbout...\u003c\/i\u003e series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association \/ Children's Book Council\"Dependable fare for budding naturalists.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This broad introduction to marine mammals covers major characteristics, using illustrations rendered in soft hues to captivate readers. . .  A serviceable addition for young children interested in ocean wildlife.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely study of more than a dozen aquatic mammals, all captured in wildlife illustrator John Sill's handsome watercolors.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A solid nonfiction treat for budding naturalists.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She is the author of more than twenty-five prize-winning nonfiction picture books about animals and habitats. She has created three nature series especially for pre-K and kindergarten students. She lives in North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn 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 many awards. He has illustrated more than twenty-five books in the About... and About Habitats series. He lives in North Carolina.","brand":"Peachtree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305540243685,"sku":"NP9781682632888","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781682632888.jpg?v=1767720975","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/about-marine-mammals-isbn-9781682632888","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}