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.
"This handsome volume from the Sills' About Habitats series
introduces the world's largest habitat. . . The paintings are
notable for the subtle use of color to recreate effects of water
and light within the scenes. . . [A] fine addition to science
collections. . . " —Booklist
"A lovely primer on Earth's largest habitat, this book illustrates
all the ocean basics with spare text and vivid watercolors. A
detailed afterword allows readers to dig deeper." —Scholastic
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