About Seabirds
A Guide for Children
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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.
About this Author
Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She is the author of more than twenty-five prize-winning nonfiction picture books about animals and habitats. She has created three nature series especially for pre-K and kindergarten students. She lives in North Carolina.
John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received many awards. He has illustrated more than twenty-five books in the About... and About Habitats series. He lives in North Carolina.
Reviews
"Sill's artwork enhances the text... The detailed illustrations are engaging and informative.... This serviceable guide to seabirds contains straightforward language and colorful illustrations. Recommended for most public and school libraries." --School Library Journal
"The uncluttered format...will be appealing to young audiences." --Booklist Online
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