Bøker av 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.

"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 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"--

"Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of a luna moth"--

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.

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.