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This beginner's guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of woodpeckers.In this addition to the acclaimed About ... series, educator and author Cathryn Sill offers a colorful and informative introduction to the diverse world of woodpeckers. With the help of the beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Woodpeckers explains the basic characteristics that all woodpeckers share, while presenting a closer look at the many types of birds that fall into this diverse category. To inspire young readers to learn more, an afterword provides further detail on the woodpeckers portrayed.