Cathryn Sill

About Crustaceans Cathryn Sill

Beautiful, realistic illustrations and an elegantly simple text illuminate the basic characteristics of crustaceans for the very young.

Cathryn Sill skillfully uses simple text to describe how crustaceans look, how they protect themselves, what they eat, and where they live. John Sill's beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of the crustacean population-from a Sand Fiddler to a California Rock Lobster-and present each in its natural habitat. An afterword provides further details on the crustaceans portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more.