Background
Cathryn Sill was born on February 8, 1953, in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. She is the daughter of Jack Howard and Mary Powell.
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1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723, United States
In 1975 Cathryn graduated from Western Carolina University. She got there a Bachelor of Science in Education.
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1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723, United States
In 1975 Cathryn graduated from Western Carolina University. She got there a Bachelor of Science in Education.
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A Field Guide To Little-Known And Seldom-Seen Birds Of North America
(Bird enthusiasts will love this feather-brained field gui...)
Bird enthusiasts will love this feather-brained field guide parody! Birders and just about anyone who likes birds will delight in this field guide parody. Thirty-two fabulous new species are depicted in this volume, which features tongue-in-cheek descriptions, observation hints, and range maps, as well as remarkable full-color illustrations. Readers will never look at our feathered friends in the same way after encountering these frequent flyers.
https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Little-Seldom-America/dp/1561457280/ref=sr_1_34?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-34
1988
Another Field Guide to Little Known and Seldom Seen Birds of North America
https://www.amazon.com/Another-Field-Little-Seldom-America/dp/0934601976/ref=sr_1_35?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-35
1990
About Birds: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of birds. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diverse and natural world of birds. An afterword provides further details on the birds featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Birds-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561456993/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-3
1991
About Reptiles: A Guide for Children
(Now available in revised and bilingual editions, this gui...)
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.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Reptiles-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561459089/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-4
1999
About Insects: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple,easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects 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 the wide variety of insects, from grasshoppers to the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Insects-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561458821/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-12
2000
About Arachnids: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the com...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the complex world of arachnids. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what arachnids are, how they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the arachnid population, from the poisonous Brown Recluse Spider to the innocuous Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion. An afterword provides further details on the fascinating, often misunderstood arachnids to inspire young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Arachnids-Guide-Children/dp/1561453641/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303038&sr=8-1
2003
About Crustaceans: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of crustaceans. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what crustaceans are, how they look, how they protect themselves, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the crustacean population, from a Sand Fiddler to a California Rock Lobster. An afterword provides further details on the crustaceans to inspire young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Crustaceans-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561454052/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-23
2007
About Mollusks: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the wor...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the world of mollusks. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mollusks 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 mollusks – from the small Garden Snail to the Giant Pacific Octopus. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Mollusks-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561454060/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-2
2008
About Marsupials: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of marsupials. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials 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 marsupials - from the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quoll. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Marsupials-Guide-Children/dp/1561454079/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-7
2009
About Raptors: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
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.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Raptors-Guide-Children-Habitats/dp/1561458112/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-20
2010
About Habitats: Grasslands
(This beginner's guide explores the major attributes of th...)
This beginner's guide explores the major attributes of the grassland biome and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sill's detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands and the wide variety of plants and animals that live in grassland habitats. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about grasslands to inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Grasslands-Cathryn-Sill/dp/168263034X/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-6
2011
About Habitats: Wetlands
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of We...)
This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of Wetlands and showcases their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance of Earth’s environments. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of wetlands topography - from salt marshes to tropical mangrove swamps. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about the wetlands to inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Wetlands-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561456896/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-8
2013
About Penguins: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
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.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Penguins-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561457418/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-17
2013
About Habitats: Polar Regions
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of th...)
This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of the Arctic and Antarctic biomes and showcases their striking beauty and remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the Polar Regions are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations show how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about Polar Regions to inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Regions-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561458325/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-18
2015
About Habitats: Oceans
(A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing wo...)
A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing world of the ocean for young children. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers an informative and entertaining first glimpse into ocean habitats.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Oceans-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561459607/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-9
2016
About Rodents: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
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.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Rodents-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561459143/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-19
2016
About Fish: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and the different ways they protect themselves from predators. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a Porcupinefish. An afterword provides further details on the fish featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Fish-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561459887/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-10
2017
About Habitats: Seashores
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of Se...)
This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of Seashores and showcases their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children about seashores and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the wide variety of seashore topography. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about seashores to inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Seashores-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561459682/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-11
2017
About Woodpeckers: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse i...)
This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of woodpeckers. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill offers a colorful and informative introduction to the diverse world of woodpeckers. With the help of the beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Woodpeckers explains the basic characteristics that all woodpeckers share while presenting a closer look at the many types of birds that fall into this diverse category. To inspire young readers to learn more, an afterword provides further detail on the woodpeckers portrayed.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Woodpeckers-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1682630048/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-22
2018
About Amphibians: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians 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 amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Amphibians-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1682630323/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-30
2018
About Habitats: Forests
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of th...)
This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of the forest biome and showcases its striking beauty and remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what forests are and how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of forests - from the cold boreal forests of the northern hemisphere to the warm tropical forests near the equator. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about forests to inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Habitats-Forests-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1682631265/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-15
2019
About Seabirds: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse i...)
This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of seabirds. 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. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of seabirds - from the Magnificent Frigatebird to the Blue-footed Booby. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about seabirds that will inspire readers to learn more.
https://www.amazon.com/About-Seabirds-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1682630927/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-5
2020
Curious About Birds
(This board book beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful firs...)
This board book beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of birds. Educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces very young children to basic facts about birds with the help of beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill. Simple and clear descriptions of how birds look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around make this first title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative beginning resource for learning about birds.
https://www.amazon.com/Curious-About-Birds-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1682631907/ref=sr_1_36?dchild=1&keywords=Cathryn+Sill&qid=1601303113&sr=8-36
2020
Cathryn Sill
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In 1975 Cathryn graduated from Western Carolina University. She got there a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Career
Cathryn Sill was an elementary school teacher at the Macon County Board of Education in 1976.
Sill started out writing about birds, but soon expanded her subject matter to include amphibians, mammals, insects, and other creatures in a format that has been universally praised as effective and enjoyable for very young children as well as early readers of science books. "About Birds: A Guide for Children" (1991) is an early example of the format that Sill and her husband, illustrator John Sill, created so successfully. It spotlights John Sill's realistic watercolor illustrations and pairs them with brief statements about birds in general or specific species. Each full-page illustration appears in a small form in the volume Afterword, along with more detailed information about the bird or concept being showcased.
"About Birds" was shortly followed by "About Mammals: A Guide for Children" (1997), using the format which reviewers had deemed so useful for working with young children.
In 1999 "About Reptiles: A Guide for Children" was published, another successful entry in this series, this time offering basic information about varieties, life cycle, habitat, and food preferences for these creatures.
Likewise, her book "About Insects: A Guide for Children" (2000) uses simple, declarative sentences to convey information about the variety of insects in the world, from silverfish to the mayfly. Sill's next book, "About Amphibians: A Guide for Children" (2000), covers the life cycle and habitat of a variety of amphibians.
In "About Fish: A Guide for Children," published in 2002, Sill briefly discusses fish movement, gills, and means of self-protection.
Her book "About Woodpeckers: A Guide for Children" was published in 2018. In this book, Sell describes the basic characteristics that all woodpeckers share while offering a closer look at a number of these distinctive birds - from the Yellow-fronted Woodpeckers that live in South American rainforests to the majestic Pileated Woodpeckers of North American forests.
In 2019 "About Habitats: Forests" was published. Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what forests are and how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats. John Sill's detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of forests - from the cold boreal forests of the northern hemisphere to the warm tropical forests near the equator.
In "Curious about Birds" (2020) Cathryn Sill introduces very young children to basic facts about birds with the help of beautifully detailed illustrations.
Achievements
Works
book
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About Habitats: Polar Regions
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of th...)
2015 -
About Habitats: Grasslands
(This beginner's guide explores the major attributes of th...)
2011 -
About Habitats: Forests
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of th...)
2019 -
A Field Guide To Little-Known And Seldom-Seen Birds Of North America
(Bird enthusiasts will love this feather-brained field gui...)
1988 -
About Habitats: Seashores
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of Se...)
2017 -
About Habitats: Wetlands
(This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of We...)
2013 -
About Reptiles: A Guide for Children
(Now available in revised and bilingual editions, this gui...)
1999 -
About Habitats: Oceans
(A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing wo...)
2016 -
Curious About Birds
(This board book beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful firs...)
2020 -
About Woodpeckers: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse i...)
2018 -
About Seabirds: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse i...)
2020 -
About Crustaceans: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2007 -
About Marsupials: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2009 -
About Amphibians: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2018 -
About Arachnids: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the com...)
2003 -
About Penguins: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2013 -
About Insects: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2000 -
About Rodents: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2016 -
About Raptors: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2010 -
About Birds: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
1991 -
About Fish: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the nat...)
2017 -
About Mollusks: A Guide for Children
(This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the wor...)
2008 - Another Field Guide to Little Known and Seldom Seen Birds of North America 1990
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About Habitats: Polar Regions
Connections
Cathryn married John Sill, an author and illustrator, on March 16, 1975.
