John Himmelman est auteur et illustrateur de plus de soixante livres pour enfants, canalisant sa passion de toujours pour la nature dans son travail. Il transforme ses intérêts marqués en histoires et illustrations, se concentrant sur divers sujets d'histoire naturelle. Son écriture et son art invitent les lecteurs, jeunes et moins jeunes, à explorer le monde naturel. L'approche distinctive de Himmelman rend les sujets complexes accessibles et captivants.
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.