New Releases by John Himmelman

This book beautifully renders ocean-side wildlife and their delicate relationships with one another. Himmelman''s breathtaking watercolor paintings are coupled with rhyming text couplets that examines the delicate balance that exists on the seashore.

Crickets, katydids, shieldbacks, coneheads, trigs, and angle-wings across the northeastern United States Full-color illustrations depict each insect in extraordinary detail Enclosed audio CD features songs and calls The mysteries behind the musical chirps, buzzes, and songs of the night are revealed in this guide to night-singing insects. Includes in-depth information on the three main families of these insects-the katydids, mole crickets, and true crickets-as well as full-color illustrations showing the unique features of each species. Readers will learn where to find each species, what colors and physical attributes are important, how species compare with one another, and how various sounds can help identify a particular insect. Complete with an audio guide and CD, this package is the only resource readers will need to study these small yet amazing insects of the night.

While helping them, Tudley the turtle adopts his fellow animals'' behaviors--flying like a hummingbird, calling like a katydid, and flashing like a firefly--but learns about his own special talent when they help him out of his own trouble.

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 and literature to possible explanations of why many populations have declined. Along the way we learn where to find them and how to identify them, how to handle them safely, how to create vernal pools and year-round pond habitats for them, and more.

An introduction to the animal and plant life found in a typical North American meadow.

Features animals, insects, and plants in a bog.

Pipaluk and her father enlist the aid of their villagers and even the government to help save a group of whales stranded in a frozen inlet, but only Pipa can figure out a way to finally lead the whales back out to sea.

Illustrations and simple text follow the daily activities of a ladybug through its life cycle, from summer to fall.

Follow the monarch butterfly as it hunts for food, faces its enemies, and interfaces with humans.

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the daily activities and life cycle of the earthworm.

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the daily activities and life cycle of the earthworm.

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.

Eyeballs on the ceiling and vampires at the outhouse are only two of the reasons the Camp Badger Scouts find for getting Counselor Jim to turn the lights back on in their dark cabin.

Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Salamander''s Life

Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Luna Moth''s Life

By seeming to be in two places at once, J.J. thoroughly frustrates his babysitter; however, when Stephanie realizes that she is taking care of twins, she outwits them.

Up and down describe not only lovable Simpson Snail''s spirits but where his travels take him--whether it is up a tree, or up in the air and down again. Full-color illustrations.

As he pursues the man in the big red hat who dropped a copper coin, Tulio accumulates an unusual following, including a chicken that lays square eggs.

When Gregory''s parents see a sign on their son''s bedroom door: "Wanted: Perfect Parents, Inquire Within", they find a "job description" that seems like a tall order for any parents--even perfect ones. When Gregory reveals the most important thing perfect parents must do, it turns out to be something they can gladly deliver. Full-color illustrations.

Buzzy the hotel cat does his best to help visiting movie star Serena Lovejoy keep track of her jewels and enjoy her stay at the hotel.

Simpson Snail learns to sing. Puffin Easy-To-Read Level 2.

Chaos prevails when the barnyard animals decide to live in the house with Farmer Beanbuckets and his family.

The members of the Wright family compete in growing carrots for the big Clover County contest.

Relates the amusing adventures of a family of inventors.

Graham''s new invention combines with a big snowfall to force his busy beaver family to take a day off from their chores.

A fictionalized, anthropomorphic account of a young whale ensnared in a gill net, tended by a companion whale, and eventually freed by humans.