Bøger af John Himmelman

On a dig in a Spanish desert, archeologist, Jennifer Moore uncovers the skeleton of a young Neanderthal, a prehistoric branch of humans that mysteriously vanished. In its hand is a bone flute. But Neanderthals were not known to create music.40,000 years earlier, Skeetu, one of the last remaining Neanderthals, finds a flute. This leads her to a small band of Homo sapiens-our ancestors. With her Woolly Rhino, Bulo, they travel together in search of more of their kind. Saber-toothed tigers, monstrous hyenas, cave bears, wolves, and winter storms challenge their survival.Forward to present time: Jennifer is racing backwards through her dreams; seeing through the eyes of one ancestor to the next. Could it have something to do with the flute she stole from the dig site?Neandergirl is in essence a time travel story, joining family across the span of 40,000 years, and plays with the challenges of companionship-not between two races, but two different species of human beings.

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of the slug (Limax). Striking illustrations and lively storyline capture the real life changes for this small animal as it hunts for food, faces its enemies, and interacts with humans.Slugs are closely related to snails. They both have shells, but a slug's shell is small, and hidden under its skin. Land slugs live in moist places. They spend the day under stones and logs and come out at night to feed. Slugs eat a variety of plants and mushrooms.There is no such thing as a male or female slug. Every slug is a hermaphrodite (her-maf-fro-dyte)-sometimes it plays the role of male, and sometimes female. All slugs can lay eggs. As slugs move from place to place, they leave behind a slimy trail. The slime is similar to the mucus that runs down the back of your throat when you have a cold. The thick, slippery slime is produced by a gland in the slug's foot. The slime makes it easier for the slug to glide along the ground. The next time you spot a slug's slime trail, see if you can follow it to its hideout.Other books in this series: ♦ A Hummingbird's Life ♦ A Luna Moth's Life ♦ A Wood Frog's Life ♦ A Mealworm's Life ♦ A Mouse's Life

¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez cómo pasan sus días algunas de las criaturas más pequeñas de la naturaleza? Esta es su oportunidad de echar un vistazo al mundo desde su punto de vista, con una precisión científica. En cada libro, las llamativas ilustraciones y el animado argumento siguen a un pequeño animal mientras caza su comida, se enfrenta a sus enemigos e interactúa con los humanos.La mariposa luna se encuentra en zonas boscosas del este de Estados Unidos y el suroeste de Canadá. Las orugas se alimentan de las hojas de abedules blancos, nogales y pacanos. La mariposa luna adulta sale de su capullo a finales de la primavera o principios del verano en el norte. En el sur, en cambio, puede salir en cualquier momento del año. Como resultado, pueden vivir hasta tres generaciones de lunas en un año. Las adultas mueren una semana después del apareamiento. No tienen piezas bucales operativas, por lo que no comen. Su energía proviene de las hojas de las que se alimentan cuando están en fase de oruga. El nombre "luna" significa "moon" (luna) en latín. La mariposa recibió el nombre de luna porque es una criatura nocturna. Se dice que sus dos largas colas ayudan a dificultar que los murciélagos las localicen con su sonar.Las mariposas luna suelen ser atraídas por las luces brillantes. Asegúrese de buscarlas cerca de las luces exteriores.

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of the white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopsus).

This new edition of the classic guide to Americäs moth populations updates photos and information while focusing on states east of the Mississippi.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!In John Himmelman's early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog-and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes. Albert Hopper, Science Hero is on a mission: to travel to the center of the earth! With his wormlike ship Wiggles and the help of his niece and nephew, trusty Junior Science Heroes Polly and Tad, Hopper is ready to go where no frog has gone before.Thick layers of rock and rubble, tunnels of lava, and temperatures of 6,000 degrees stand between our heroes and their prize. Will they make it? Find out in this funny and informative adventure.

"Illustrations and simple text describe the daily activities and life cycle of a mealworm"--

No one can hold this bunny back! The third Bunjitsu Bunny chapter book follows Isabel as she makes friends, faces her fears, and more!Isabel is the best bunjitsu artist in her class. She can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than anybunny else. But her strongest weapon is her mind!Author-artist John Himmelman continues this series of delightful tales, taking readers on an irresistible, wise, and adventure-filled journey. With two color illustrations and short chapters, this is perfect for young readers and reluctant readers, whether they're fans of martial arts or not. Praise for Bunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the Moon:"Isabel does a good job of approaching every challenge with spunk and determination, and manages to do the right things under the circumstances. . . . As part of the Bunjitsu Bunny series, this book is appropriate for children who are beginning to read chapter books, and the stories are fun to read aloud to younger children." -Childrens LiteraturePraise for Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny: "Cleverly wrapped in an entertaining package, the zen-type morals are edifying but not preachy and serve to genuinely enrich the stories." -The Horn Book, starred review "A series of Zen lessons touched with gentle humor." -Kirkus Reviews"Delightful . . . reminiscent of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad stories or Jon Muth's ever-popular Zen Shorts." -School Library JournalRead the whole series!Tales of Bunjitsu BunnyBunjitsu Bunny's Best MoveBunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the MoonBunjitsu Bunny vs. Bunjitsu Bunny

Who do you call when a squirrel is trapped in a mud puddle or a baby opossum is stuck in a drainpipe ?Meet Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond, and Mike--the Animal Resuce club! Adventures wait around every corner as this intrepid band of kids, working with a Wildlife Rehabilitator, helps the wild animals in our neighborhood.John Himmelman's action-packed story and lively art is based on his firsthand experience with wild-animal rescue groups. This inside look at kids saving animals is certain to fascinate young nature lovers.

"Describes the life cycle and the feeding and migratory habits of the hummingbird'--

"Illustrations and simple text describe the daily activities and life cycle of a wood frog"--

When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some croak and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures-and sing along with them!

In this early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog - and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes.

A middle-grade adventure about a boy and a giant - and a friendship that defies all odds.

The further adventures of Isabel the Bunjitsu Bunny, packed with action and Zen inspired wisdom - a fun chapter book with two colour illustrations throughout.

lsabel is the best bunjitsu artist in her class. She can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than anybunny else. But her strongest weapon is her mind! Author/artist John Himmelman continues to charm in this beguilingly funny series of adventures, filled with heart, friendship, and a healthy dose of hi-ya!

A surefire hit with young backyard diggers and bug-watchers, Basic Illustrated Guide to Frogs, Snakes, Bugs, and Slugs combines detailed illustrations of bugs, slugs, snakes, toads, and other creepy crawlies with clear and kid-friendly information to help the young bug-lover identify what's crawling up the tree, buzzing in his ear, or hiding under a log.

In this book the reader is treated to scientifically accurate, up-close depictions of some very cool bugs. It explains why the bugs make the sounds they do and how they do it-and it's not with their voices!

At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice-indeed, are more likely to be heard as NatureSounds than in a backyard-John Himmelman reconnects people to the crickets and katydids whose songs form a part of our own natural history. Online insect calls accompany this colorfully illustrated narrative.

As author Himmelman can attest, people of all ages are actively learning more about frogs, toads, and salamanders. This book covers everything from amphibians' physiology to their place in folklore and literature to possible explanations of why many populations have declined. Along the way we learn where to find them and how to identify them, how to handle them safely, how to create vernal pools and year-round pond habitats for them, and more.