John Himmelman è autore e illustratore di oltre sessanta libri per bambini, riversando la sua passione per la natura nella sua opera. Trasforma i suoi acuti interessi in storie e illustrazioni, concentrandosi su diversi argomenti di storia naturale. La sua scrittura e arte invitano i lettori, giovani e meno giovani, a esplorare il mondo naturale. L'approccio distintivo di Himmelman rende i soggetti complessi accessibili e coinvolgenti.
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 landscape that threaten her habitat until the spirit of conservation transforms her remaining woodlot. An appealing story that teaches conservation, wildlife biology, and history.
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.