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10 Little Hot Dogs (Paperback)
John Himmelman; Illustrated by John Himmelman
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R246
R206
Discovery Miles 2 060
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One little hot dog sitting on a chair... "I want a friend to sit
with me!" Two little hot dogs sitting on a chair... One by one,
more little hot dogs join the group until...there are ten little
hot dogs on the chair. They play and play until...they all fall
asleep. But then, one little hot dog wakes up, and one by one,
guess what the other hot dogs do? This funny picture book featuring
artwork in watercolor and black pencil shows young readers how to
count up from one to ten and back down from ten to one.
Strikingly original watercolors depict each creature's world from
its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures'
movements and activities.
In lively, accessible prose, John Himmelman explains the intricacy
of moths' life cycle, their importance in nature, and how just a
tiny handful of the many moth species are truly pests to humans. He
tells how to attract moths with lights and bait, when and where to
observe them, and how best to photograph these tiny subjects.
Entertaining personal anecdotes and short profiles of some of the
country's foremost mothers add human interest. This new edition
updates photos and information while focusing on states east of the
Mississippi.
At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our
notice indeed, are more likely to be heard as NatureSounds than in
a backyard John Himmelman seeks to reconnect us to creatures whose
songs form a part of our own natural history.
On warm summer evenings, night-singing insects produce a
whirring, chirping soundscape a calming aural tapestry celebrated
by poets and naturalists for millennia. But cricket radio is not
broadcast for the easy-listening pleasure of humans. The nocturnal
songs of insects are lures and warnings, full of risks and rewards
for these tiny competitive performers. What moves crickets and
katydids to sing, how they produce their distinctive sounds, how
they hear the songs of others, and how they vary cadence, volume,
and pitch to attract potential mates, warn off competitors, and
evade predators is part of the engaging story "Cricket Radio"
tells.
Himmelman s narrative weaves together his personal experiences
as an amateur naturalist in search of crickets and katydids with
the stories of scientists who study these insects professionally.
He also offers instructions for bringing a few of the little
singers into our homes and gardens. We can, Himmelman suggests, be
reawakened to these night songs that have meant so much to the
human psyche. The online insect calls that accompany this
colorfully illustrated narrative provide a bridge of sound to our
past and to our vital connection with other species.
Strikingly original watercolors depict each creature's world from
its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures'
movements and activities.
Jat is a boy who wants more from life than collecting coal from the
Fire Sea. Newton is a misfit giant, cast out of his homeland for
his love of science and reading. Brought together by chance, the
two become the best of friends. But when enemy giants threaten to
ruin everything, it's up to Jat and Newton to defend Jat's village,
leading to the journey of a lifetime. In the timeless tradition of
The BFG and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, John Himmelman blends
adventure and humour to create an unforgettable story of
friendship.
Jat is a boy who wants more from life than collecting coal from the
Fire Sea. Newton is a misfit giant, cast out of his homeland for
his love of science and reading. Brought together by chance, the
two become the best of friends. But when enemy giants threaten to
ruin everything, it's up to Jat and Newton to defend Jat's village,
leading to the journey of a lifetime.
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