Curious About Fish

Part of Discovering Nature

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

A simple, realistic first glimpse into the natural world of fish. From the Discovering Nature board book series by Cathryn and John Sill.

Award-winning educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to basic facts about fish with the help of colorful, detailed, realistic art from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill.

Simple, clear descriptions of how fish look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around make this fourth title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative resource for budding oceanographers as well as for early childhood education units on animals, environments, fish, oceans, and pets. Also perfect for a first trip to the aquarium!

In addition to the Discovering Nature series, Cathryn and John Sill are the author and illustrator team behind the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

Also by Cathryn and John Sill:
About… series
About Habitats series
Curious About Birds
Curious About Insects
Curious About Mammals

Coming Fall 2021

About Habitats: Tundras

Part of About Habitats

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This beginner’s guide to tundras explores the unique attributes of this cold habitat, showcasing its beauty and plant and animal diversity. From Cathryn and John Sill.

Former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what tundras are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique, harsh environment. The book covers the characteristics of Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine tundras. John Sill’s detailed, realistic paintings reflect the beauty and diversity of the habitat. A glossary and afterword provide more detail for further exploration.

Ideal for early childhood and elementary education units on biomes and environments, geography, habitats, and nature.

The award-winning About Habitats series introduces children to specific habitats and their living and nonliving components. Each book in the series provides information about the nature and characteristics of the habitat while the full-page illustrations expand on that information.

Also available by Cathryn and John Sill:
About Habitats: Deserts
About Habitats: Forests
About Habitats: Grasslands
About Habitats: Mountains About Habitats: Oceans
About Habitats: Polar Regions
About Habitats: Rivers and Streams
About Habitats: Seashores
About Habitats: Wetlands

Curious About Insects

Part of Discovering Nature

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Attention little bug buffs: Get a first glimpse into the natural world of insects! Part of the Discovering Nature series from Cathryn and John Sill.

Award-winning educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces little insect hounds to basic facts about bugs—from beetles and butterflies to silverfish and moths—while realistic, detailed watercolor art from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill brings this diverse group of animals to life.

Simple and clear descriptions of how insects look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move make this third title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative beginning resource on insects and the wonders of the natural world.

Also by Cathryn and John Sill:
Curious About Birds
Curious About Mammals

About Insects
About Insects/Sobre los insectos (bilingual)
Sobre los insectos

Sobre los anfibios

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Amphibians

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in Spanish, this award-winning book offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. From Cathryn and John Sill’s About… series.

“A great resource… An excellent introductory guide to amphibians; recommended for Spanish nonfiction collections for children.” —School Library Journal

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.

Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by noted wildlife illustrator John Sill illuminate a variety of amphibians (from frogs and toads to salamanders and more), and an afterword provides details on the animals featured, inspiring readers to learn more.

Sobre los anfibios 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 Amphibians
About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)

About Reptiles
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Sobre los reptiles

Sobre los reptiles

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Reptiles

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in Spanish, this beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of reptiles. From the award-winning About… series team of Cathryn and John Sill.

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

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to explain the basic characteristics of reptiles, while offering a look at the variety of animals that fall into this category.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings of reptiles that shine a spotlight on their features and habitats, and an afterword provides details on the animals featured.

Part of the 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 Amphibians
About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Sobre los anfibios

About Reptiles
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)

Curious About Mammals

 Part of Discovering Nature

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

What is a mammal? Young readers will discover simple yet compelling answers in this beautiful board book from Cathryn and John Sills’ Discovering Nature series.

Educator and award-winning author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the concept of mammals using pared-down, easy-to-understand facts about where they live, what they eat, and how they move. The book features simple, relatable truths like “All mammals have hair. All baby mammals drink milk…. Some mammals swim. Some mammals fly.”

Noted wildlife artist John Sill adds context with beautiful, realistic watercolor illustrations of a variety of mammals—from the recognizable dolphin and raccoon to animals that may be newer to young readers, like the Muskox and the Big Brown Bat.

The Discovering Nature series is a dependable and informative nonfiction resource for helping toddlers and preschoolers explore basic animal and nature concepts. Perfect for a variety of early childhood education units and at-home learning.

Also by Cathryn and John Still:
Curious About Birds
Curious About Insects

About Seabirds

A Guide for Children

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

A simple first look at birds that spend most of their lives on or near the ocean. From Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About… series.

In this addition to the About… series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what seabirds are, where they live, what they eat, and how they move.

Illustrator John Sill offers detailed watercolor art that shows the characteristics all seabirds share, while offering a closer look at a number of these distinctive birds that spend most of their lives on or near the ocean, lakes, or along the shore—from the Brown Pelican and the King Penguin to the Magnificent Frigatebird and the Blue-footed Booby.

A glossary, afterword, and suggestions for further reading will inspire young readers to learn more.

About Seabirds is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on birds, marine, and animal life.

Curious About Birds

 Part of Discovering Nature

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Soar into the natural world of birds with this beginner’s guide for toddlers and preschoolers from the award-winning team of Cathryn and John Sill.

Award-winning educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to basic facts about birds, including how they look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around.

The simple one-line-per-page text pairs beautifully with detailed watercolor illustrations from noted wildlife artist John Sill to make this first title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative first resource for budding birders.

Cathryn and John Sill are also the creators of the About… and About Habitats series, award-winning elementary primers on animal and habitat life. The books are widely used in classrooms around the country for units on conservation, environment, and nature.

Also available:
Curious About Insects 
Curious About Mammals 

Sobre los peces

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Fish (Revised)

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish.

In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach 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 further details on the fish featured and inspires young readers to learn more.

Sobre los insectos

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Insects

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects.

In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, 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. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the wide variety of insects, from grasshoppers to the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.