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John Himmelman
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…
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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…
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A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the creatures that live together at the sea shore, featuring watercolor paintings by award-winning author and illustrator John Himmelman.
Take a peek into an environment loaded with frogs, bugs, birds, and more. Budding naturalists can find bogs all over–maybe even in their own neighborhoods. A handy field guide in…
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…
Includes For Creative Minds section with fun facts and crafts.
This is the charming story of a box turtle whose life begins in a New England forest in 1890, and who lives over 100 years and witnesses changes to the…
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…
Listen to the birds! They are often very noisy. You can tell what kind of bird it is just by listening.
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 simple text describe the daily activities and life cycle of a wood frog"--
"Describes the life cycle and the feeding and migratory habits of the hummingbird'--
One by one, ten excitable dachshunds pile onto a chair.
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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…
This new edition of the classic guide to America’s moth populations updates photos and information while focusing on states east of the Mississippi.
On a dig in a Spanish desert, paleontologist Jennifer Moore uncovers the skeleton of a young Neanderthal, a prehistoric branch of humans that mysteriously vanished. In its hand is a…
Meet the most heroic chickens in town!
On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well… .On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner… .
Who…
The third chapter book of the continued adventures of Isabel the Bunjitsu Bunny, packed with action and Zen-inspired wisdom.
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…
"Illustrations and simple text describe the daily activities and life cycle of a mealworm"--
Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond and Mike are all members of the Animal Rescue Club. Adventure waits round every corner as this intrepid band springs into action whenever wild animals in their…
"Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of a luna moth"--
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…
Sure they’re pretty to look at, but Monarch butterflies also have a job to do.
Nature Up close series uses beautiful watercolors to depict each creature’s world from its unique…
Author/artist Himmelman begins a hilarious new series about Isabel, a Zen bunny who’s the best bunjitsu artist in her class. With a fearless and intrepid attitude, Isabel can throw farther…
Simple text and large color illustrations describe a house spider’s life cycle and activities.
A middle-grade adventure about a boy and a giant-and a friendship that defies all odds.
A humorous adventure about a boy and a giant - and a friendship that defies all odds.
Melissa Stewart
Follow the daddy longlegs as she fends off predators, takes a windpowered trip down a river, deals with the changing seasons, and finds a safe place to lay her eggs…
Julia Hoban
Buzby the cat takes a job at a hotel as a busboy and creates all kinds of havoc before he ends up in a special job created just for him.
Anita Sanchez,George Steele
An eerie adventure for young animal lovers It’s night. It’s dark. It’s time to go indoors-or is it? The outdoors at night can be a scary place, but this book…
