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  • Published: 27 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9781682636053
  • Imprint: Holiday House
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00

About Habitats: Tundras




This beginner’s guide introduces coral reefs to young learners (PK-2) and showcases the diversity of wildlife found around the world in these complex ecosystems

This beginner’s guide introduces coral reefs to young learners (PK-2) and showcases the diversity of wildlife found around the world in these complex ecosystems

ABOUT HABITATS: CORAL REEFS is an engaging first glimpse into this unique habitat. In simple terms, author and former teacher Cathryn Sill explains what corals are and how reefs are built, describes the characteristics of some of the world’s major coral reefs, and highlights some of the many species of animals and plants that have adapted to life in these fragile environments. Detailed illustrations by award-winning wildlife artist John Sill depict a variety of coral reefs, from the Great Barrier Reef in the Pacific Ocean to the Red Sea Reef in the Indian Ocean. The colorful, detailed paintings bring the coral reefs to life for young naturalists.

A map, an afterword, and a glossary provide more detailed information about coral reefs in general and about the wildlife featured in the illustrations.

  • Published: 27 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9781682636053
  • Imprint: Holiday House
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00

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Praise for About Habitats: Tundras

Prasie for the About Habitats series

“Need an engaging K-2 book to help you teach habitats? [About Habitats: Forests] does a wonderful job of introducing early childhood learners to forest habitats and the organisms found there…. It supports Next Generation Science Standard 2-LS4-1 and would serve well as an introduction to the concept of habitat for the young learner.”
―NSTA Recommends (About Habitats: Forests)

"The book's design gives equal weight to the words and pictures, which work together very well....paintings portray scenes on six continents, helping viewers visualize common elements of rivers and streams in different habitats worldwide.... Well suited for classroom use, the book provides a handsome introduction to the topic." —Booklist (About Habitats: Rivers and Streams)

"This careful study of what makes a tundra raises field guides to an accessible art."—School Library Journal (About Habitats: Tundras)

“…The paintings are notable for the subtle use of color to recreate effects of water and light within the scenes...[A] fine addition to science collections….” –Booklist (About Habitats: Oceans)