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Cathryn Sill
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…
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Author and former educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what Polar Regions are–from the frozen deserts of Antarctica to the ice floes of the Arctic Ocean–along…
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Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various insects.
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The acclaimed author-illustrator team turns its attention to the world of arachnids in the latest book in the award-winning natural science series for children. Full color.
Elementary school teacher and author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, team up again to offer young readers another first glimpse into our natural world. The…
Introduces the idea of forests and why they are important while illustrations show some forest animals.
Explains what mammals are, how they live, and what they do.
Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.
Explains what parrots are, how they live, and what they do.
Explains what raptors look like, where they live, what they eat and what a raptor is.
Learns some basic facts about the world’s oceans and the creatures that live in them.
Any young seashore visitor or beachcomber will enjoy this beginner’s guide to crustaceans from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the celebrated About… series.
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Introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.
Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various marsupials. The afterword provides futher information about the illustrations.
This new addition to the award-winning natural science series for young children looks at the fascinating world of mollusks. In simple, easy-to-understand language children learn what mollusks are, how they…
The latest book in this acclaimed series explores the major attributes and majestic beauty of mountains. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what mountains are and what kinds…
Explains in simple, easy-to-understand language what wetlands are and how wildlife survives in these wet environments.
Introduces the importance of mountains and describes some of the animals that live there.
Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John…
In this book from the acclaimed About series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, how they look, how they move, what…
Through simple, easy-to-understand language and beautifully detailed paintings, this guide teaches children what the polar regions are and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life…
Educator and author Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what hummingbirds are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Many varieties of…
In this simple and enlightening book, former teacher Cathryn Sill explains to children what marine mammals are, what they do, and how they live.
Depicts how physical characteristics, habitat, movement, feeding and hunting behavior, and life cycle can vary in different kinds of reptiles, including the corn snake, eastern box turtle, and American alligator.
Now available in a bilingual edition, this thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles explains the basic characteristics that they all share, while offering a close look at a…
Explore the fascinating world of rats, squirrels, guinea pigs, and more in this primer from the creators of the award-winning About… series.
This acclaimed beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse…
An introduction to the seashore habitat, including what seashores are and what kinds of animals and plants live there –
This first glimpse into the world of fish explains the basic characteristics that all fish share, while offering a look into the wide variety of animals that fall into this…
This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of woodpeckers. –Publisher’s description.
First trade paperback edition published 2004 –Copyright page.
Introduces different types of grasslands around the world, describing their different climates and the survival adaptations that animals and plants must make to live in them.
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An award-winning, educator-approved first book on birds.;In this simple volume, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses clear, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how…
An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals–now in Spanish.;;This addition to the acclaimed About… series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what…
A simple first look at birds that spend most of their lives on or near the ocean.
In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, award-winning author and educator Cathryn…
"Simple and clear descriptions of how mammals look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around."--
Conveys basic information about insects in simple language accompanied by realistic illustrations of bees, moths, butterflies, grasshoppers, beetles, and others.
What do fish look like? Where do they live? How do they move? Find out all about fish in this colorfully illustrated board book.
Describes what amphibians look like, where they live, and what they eat, and provides illustrations of amphibians, including the tiger salamander, the wood frog, and the bullfrog.
Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner’s guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About… series. Author and educator Cathryn…
