About Amphibians/Sobre los anfibios

A Guide for Children/ Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Amphibians

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Available in a bilingual edition, this classroom favorite is a beginner’s look at amphibians. From the creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

“A very fine easy-reading introduction to amphibians that will be savored by young viewers and teachers.” ―Kirkus Reviews

In this bilingual English/Spanish addition to the acclaimed About… series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Spanish translations sit right below the English text for easy reading.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to introduce readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides further details on the animals featured, inspiring readers to learn more.

About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary Spanish lessons and science units on animals.

Also available by Cathryn and John Sill:
About Amphibians

Awards:

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association
Great Lakes’ Great Books Award (Nominee, Grades PreK-1) ―Michigan Reading Association

About Fish/Sobre los peces

A Guide for Children/ Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Fish (Revised)

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now available in a bilingual edition! An award-winning beginner’s guide to fish from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the About… and About Habitats series.

An “NSTA Recommends” book from the National Science Teachers Association!

Now available in an English/Spanish bilingual edition, About Fish/Sobre los peces features Cathryn Sill’s simple, easy-to-understand language that teaches children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and the different ways they protect themselves from predators.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a Porcupine fish. An afterword provides more details on the fish featured, inspiring young readers to learn more.

About Fish is part of the award-winning About… series, ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary studies in Spanish, science, marine life, and nature.

Also available in English!

About Mammals/Sobre los mamiferos

A Guide for Children/ Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Mammals (Revised)

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in a bilingual edition! A first glimpse into the world of mammals from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the celebrated About… and About Habitats series.

“Pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for units on mammals.” ―Booklist

In this English/Spanish bilingual edition of About Mammals, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Spanish translations sit just under English text for easy reading.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides more details.

About Mammals / Sobre los mamíferos is part of the award-winning About… series—perfect for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary education classes in Spanish, science, and animal life.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Mammals
Sobre los mamíferos: Una guía para niños (About Mammals, Spanish Edition)
Curious About Mammals (from the Discovering Nature board book series)

About Insects/Sobre los insectos

A Guide for Children/Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Insects

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in a bilingual edition, this first look at insects is a must for the bug-obsessed bookshelf. From the creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

“Excellent classroom or pleasure reading for science and nature fans and for any beginning readers drawn to nonfiction.” ―Booklist

In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Spanish translations sit right below English text for easy reading.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a wide variety of insects, from ants and beetles to grasshoppers and the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.

About Insects / Sobre los insectos is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary Spanish, science, and animal life units.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Insects

Awards:

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association

About Birds/Sobre los pájaros

A Guide for Children/Una guía para niños

English Edition:  About Birds (Revised)

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This educator-favorite and first guide to birds is now available in a bilingual edition! From Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

★ “Exceptionally detailed and uniformly accurate…the Sills succeed admirably.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW 

Now available in an English/Spanish bilingual edition, this noted volume by former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. Spanish translations sit right below the English text for easy reading.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the birds’ diverse and natural world, and an afterword provides further details on the birds featured.

About Birds / Sobre los pájaros is part of the award-winning About… series, perfect for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary units in science and animal life.

Awards:

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association
CCBC Choices (The Natural World) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center

Also available in English!

About Reptiles/Sobre los reptiles

A Guide for Children/Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Reptiles: A Guide for Children

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in a bilingual edition! A first glimpse into the world of reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

“Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.” ―Booklist

In About Reptiles/Sobre los reptiles, former teacher and author Cathryn Sill explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. Spanish translations sit right below English text for easy reading, and an afterword provides further detail on each animal portrayed.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides detailed illustrations that depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects.

About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Reptiles
Sobre los reptiles: Una guía para niños (About Reptiles, Spanish Edition)