Discovering Nature Series

A simple, realistic first glimpse into the natural world of fish from the Discovering Nature board book series.

Award-winning educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to basic facts about fish with the help of colorful, detailed, realistic art from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill.

Simple, clear descriptions of how fish look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around make this fourth title in the board book series a dependable and informative resource for early childhood education units on animals, environments, fish, oceans, and pets. Also perfect for a first trip to the aquarium!

Attention little bug buffs: Get a first glimpse into the natural world of insects!

This attractive board book will introduce little insect hounds to basic facts about bugs—from beetles and butterflies to silverfish and moths—while realistic, detailed watercolor art from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill brings this diverse group of animals to life.

Simple and clear descriptions of how insects look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move make this third title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative beginning resource on insects and the wonders of the natural world.

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.

Soar into the natural world of birds with this board book guide for toddlers and preschoolers.

Award-winning author and educator Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to basic facts about birds, including how they look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around. The simple one-line-per-page text pairs beautifully with detailed watercolor illustrations from noted wildlife artist John Sill.

This is the first title in the Discovering Nature series, a dependable and informative first resource for budding birders.