# Curious about Mammals - Board Book

by **Cathryn Sill** (Author), **John Sill** (Illustrator)

**What is a mammal? Young readers will discover simple yet compelling answers in this beautiful board book from the Discovering Nature series created by Cathryn and John Sill.**

Educator and award-winning author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the concept of mammals using clear, 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 new 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.

### Author Biography

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.

**Number of Pages:** 22

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 5.6 x 6.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 04, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 6.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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