An educator favorite for first conversations about seashores and conservation, from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About Habitats and About... series In this addition to the award-winning About Habitats series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children about seashores, their diversity, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and why they’re important. With the help of beautifully detailed paintings by noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, the author describes the characteristics of many types of seashores—from the sandy beaches on some shores of the Indian Ocean to the rocky cliffs along parts of the Atlantic Ocean—and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats. An afterword and glossary provide more detailed information about seashores in general and about the flora and fauna featured in the illustrations.

This first glimpse into the natural world of raptors introduces readers to birds of prey. In this latest book in the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the birds called raptors are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to many varieties of raptors, from the majestic Bald Eagle of North America to the sharp-eyed Secretary Bird of Africa. An afterword provides details on the raptors featured and inspires young readers to learn more about these birds of prey.

An informative and entertaining introduction for young children to the amazing birds that live near water in all types of habitats In this addition to the About… series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what waterfowl are, where they live, what they eat, and how they move. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of waterfowl—from the Trumpeter Swans of northwestern North America to the Bar-headed Geese of central Asia. Young learners who may only be familiar with the ducklings and geese on local ponds and lakes will be delighted to discover the amazing variety of waterfowl in the world. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about waterfowl that will inspire readers to learn more.

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 first glimpse into the diverse world of woodpeckers. With the help of the beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Woodpeckers introduces the basic characteristics that all woodpeckers share, while featuring the many types of birds that fall into this diverse category. An afterword provides further detail on the animals portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more.

Learn all about the different birds you might see in the North! This non-fiction book teaches children about the appearance, behaviour, and diets of different Arctic birds

When a baby eagle breaks out of its egg, it has soft, fluffy feathers. The tiny bird lives in a nest and gets food from its parents. As the eaglet gets bigger, it grows new feathers, too. Follow along with this beautiful bird as it flaps its wings for the first time, learns to fly, and eventually leaves the nest to live on its own. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.

A new title in the acclaimed Nature Babies series from writer/photographer team Aubrey Lang and Wayne Lynch. Using simple and informative text, young readers learn about the first year in the lives of baby animals in the wild. In this new title in the series, animal lovers will discover the habitat, diet and early experiences of baby loons. Each book includes a "Did You Know" section, index and table of contents. Praise for the Nature Babies series: "...this series is uniquely useful and valuable because of its excellence and its focus on one species." --School Library Journal "...Nature Babies sparkle with clear, informative pictures...lively texts that invite repeated reading." --Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books