Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into grassland habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there.John Sill's beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands- from North America's tallgrass prairies to African savannas. A wide variety of the plants and animals that live in grassland habitats are also represented. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details.

Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into grassland habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there.John Sill's beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands- from North America's tallgrass prairies to African savannas. A wide variety of the plants and animals that live in grassland habitats are also represented. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details. Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for twenty-five years. She is also the author of the acclaimed ABOUT... series. She and her husband live in North Carolina.John Sill holds a degree in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. He is a prize-winning and widely published wildlife artist and has received several awards. www.johnsill.com