ABOUT PARROTS
A classroom favorite and beautiful, informative first glance at parrots from the creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.
“An appealing and comprehensive introduction.” ?Kirkus Reviews
In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what parrots are, what they do, and how they live.
With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diverse population of parrots—from the colorful Blue Lorikeets of the Polynesian Islands to the Rosy-faced Lovebirds of southwestern Africa. An afterword provides more details.
About Parrots is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science units on animals.
Awards:
NSTA Recommends ?National Science Teachers Association
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ?National Science Teachers Association, Children’s Book Council
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ?Kansas National Education Association
ABOUT PENGUINS
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of penguins.
In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, 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. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the Rockhopper to the Emperor. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
ABOUT RAPTORS
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of raptors.
In this addition to 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. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife 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.
About Reptiles
Now available in revised and bilingual editions, this guide is a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles.
About Reptiles explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category. An afterword provides further detail on the animals portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more.
Former teacher Cathryn Sill and noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, use clear, informative text and detailed illustrations to explain reptiles and everything that makes them unique.
ABOUT REPTILES/SOBRE LOS REPTILES
Now available in revised and bilingual editions, this guide is a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles.
About Reptiles explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category. An afterword provides further detail on the animals portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more.
Former teacher Cathryn Sill and noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, use clear, informative text and detailed illustrations to explain reptiles and everything that makes them unique.
ABOUT RODENTS
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of rodents.
In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what rodents 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 a variety of rodents, from the tiny Eurasian Harvest Mouse to the hefty Capybara of South America. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
Aleins From Earth
A classroom favorite!
A timely, fascinating, and vibrant volume about the subject of invasive species—perfect for young environmentalists and budding scientists.
“Nonstop intriguing.” ?Booklist
What happens to the environment when alien plants or animals get there by accident? Award-winning writer Mary Batten introduces readers to the serious and ongoing environmental problems caused when alien plants and animals (or invasive species) are introduced into an ecosystem accidentally or deliberately.
Describing various examples?from the release of the gypsy moth into the United States to the introduction of rabbits to Australia?Batten uses clear, readable text to show how these foreign intrusions have disturbed the delicate balance of local ecosystems.
Nature and animal art specialist Beverly Doyle contributes eye-catching visuals “that almost seem to jump off the pages” (SLJ), and back matter includes a glossary and list of ideas that provide more information and ways to minimize human impact on local environments.
Also available from Mary Batten:
Hey, Daddy!: Animal Fathers and Their Babies
Life in a Frozen World: Wildlife of Antarctica
Please Don’t Wake the Animals: A Book About Sleep
Who Has a Belly Button?
Awards:
NSTA Recommends ?National Science Teachers Association
Conservation Book of the Year Award ?Izaak Walton League of America
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee) ?Indiana Library Federation
Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award ?Louisiana Center for the Book
Prairie Pasque Award ?South Dakota Library Association
Aliens from Earth
Aliens are everywhere!
Batten introduces readers to the serious and ongoing environmental problems caused by invasive plant and animal species. Describing various examples—from the accidental release of the gypsy moth into the United States to the deliberate introduction of rabbits to Australia—the text shows how these foreign intrusions have disturbed the delicate balance of local ecosystems. Back matter includes a glossary and list of ideas that provide more information and ways to minimize human impact on local environments.
ALL ABOUT CRYSTALS AND GEMS
How are crystals related to minerals, and what are their properties? This book answers these questions and many more about cool crystals. From their unique structure to the most popular types of crystals in the world, everything readers need to know is covered!
ALL ABOUT FOSSILS
What are fossils and how do they form? This book answers this question and many more about the fascinating world of fossils. From the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth’s prehistoric past, everything readers need to know is covered!
ALL ABOUT MINERALS
What do they look like and where are they found? This book answers these questions and many more about magnificent minerals. From their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth, everything readers need to know is covered!