John Sill

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various insects, including the beetle, moth, and cockroach.

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various crustaceans, including the lobster, crab, and shrimp.

Colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the different types of mountainous terrain and the various species of plant and wildlife that inhabit them.

Colorful pictures describes a desert and the animals and plants that live there.

Illustrations and text provide information about the lives and characteristics of amphibians.

Presents an introduction to parrots, describing their different types, what they eat, where they live, and how they protect themselves from predators.

Using simple, easy-to-understand language, this beginner's guide to tundras introduces young readers to these cold habitats, showing what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique, harsh environment.

"About Seabirds is a thoughtful and entertaining first glimpse into the world of nature for young children. In this informative book for the About... series, author and former teacher Cathryn Sill explains in simple, easy-to-understand language what seabirds are, how and where they live, and what they do...describes the basic characteristics that all seabirds share, while offering a closer look at a number of these distinctive birds that spend most...

"An introduction to the seashore habitat, including what seashore are and what kinds of animals and plants live there."--Provided by publisher.