John Himmelman je autorom a ilustrátorom viac ako šesťdesiatich detských kníh. Od detstva ho fascinuje príroda, čo sa odráža v jeho tvorbe. Svoje knihy zameriava na rôzne aspekty prírodnej histórie, čím premieňa svoje záujmy na prácu. Jeho jedinečný štýl spája pútavé rozprávanie s vizuálne bohatými ilustráciami, ktoré deti aj dospelých pozývajú k objavovaniu sveta okolo nás.
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.