John Sill

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of arachnids.

Introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.

Now available in a bilingual edition, this thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles explains the basic characteristics that they all share, while offering a close look at a few of the many animals in this diverse category.

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various crustaceans, including the lobster, crab, and shrimp.

"What are forests? What kinds of animals and plants live in forests? Why are forests important?"--Page 4 of cover.

"With the help of beautifully detailed paintings from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, this book explains the basic characteristics that all mammals share, while offering a look into the variety of mammals--from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the enormous blue whale--that fall into this fascinating category"--The publisher's description.