A Hummingbird's Life (Nature Upclose) [Library Binding]

John Himmelman (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | Age Level: 5 and up | Series: Nature Upclose

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

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About the Author

John Himmelman is the author of several nonfiction books for children. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516211668
• ISBN-13: 978-0516211664
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,563,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Himmelman is the author and illustrator of more than sixty books for children, including "Chickens to the Rescue". He lives in Connecticut with his family.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hummingbirds!, April 22, 2001

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This review is from: A Hummingbird's Life (Nature Upclose) (Library Binding)

"A Hummingbird's Life," written and illustrated by John Himmelman, is an excellent educational book for young readers. The book is an introduction to the life cycle of the ruby-throated hummingbird. Nearly every page contains a beautiful full-color illustration, along with simple text.

Himmelman shows us hummingbirds hatching from their eggs and learning to fly. He then follows a hummingbird on his migration south, and shows us the "dance" with which the male hummingbird seeks to attract a mate. Many other aspects of hummingbirds' lives are also portrayed. The book contains moments of both humor and suspense, and ultimately celebrates the beauty and resilience of these amazing creatures.

The book's educational value is enhanced by a short but useful glossary. Himmelman clearly has both a knowledge of and affection for hummingbirds, and both of these things come through in this wonderful book.