A Slugs Life

by John Himmelman

Book Overview

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

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0516208225
• ISBN13: 9780516208220
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.2" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

From a Slugs perspective

A great book that takes a unique angle - what its like to be a slug. Himmelman and Stewart don't just tell us about slugs, they shows us their real-life danger and adventure story (you'd be surprised). Really neat book, appeals to all. Can even convert those of us once grossed out by these slimy creatures.

I Never Thought I Could Care about a Slug

This book was great! I learned a lot about slugs, more than I thought I wanted to know. I never knew they were hermaphrodites. The author managed to write a suspensful book about a slug!! The kids in my class (and I) all said, "whew!" when the slug escaped danger! I also like Mr. Himmelman's dedications. We are learning how to write dedications in our class and I show these to my students. The illustrations are fantastic. They show point of view, detail and are accurate. The close up of a slug's face is a sight to behold. The books in this series are the best non-fiction books for young children I have ever seen...and teachers, too. Mr. Himmelman teaches respect for nature because he allows the reader to get caught up in the life of his characters...from now on, when I see them in my garden, I will think of them in a whole new way....This is a tribute to Mr. Himmelman!