Author Description

Product description My First Animal Kingdom breaks down the most popular animal classifications into bright, colorful, kid-friendly yet authoritative reference titles that support Next Generation Science Standards. From amphibians to fish, birds to arachnids, each title includes clear, concise, factual text and full-color photos for nearly all of the 80+ encyclopedic entries. Book Description full-color photos for nearly every encyclopedia entry (organized topically) appeal especially to preK-2 readers and browsers, basic-fact categories related to species are included (e.g., life cycles, anatomy, defenses) to cover Common Core science standards but so are unique-facts categories (e.g., record-breaking amphibians, arachnids in literature, a close-up look at extinct Super Crocs) for maximum kid appeal, text for the 80+ terms is factual yet concise so as not to overwhelm young readers About the Author Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children.