# My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird - Hardcover

by **Paul Meisel** (Author)

**Tiny but mighty A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series.**

_May 15: Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg._

With Mom feeding him insects and nectar, Ruby T. Hummingbird is soon able to beat his wings and fly--up, down, backward, and forward--and forage for himself. But don't be fooled This elegant creature can turn into a fierce fighter if another hummingbird tries to feed on his flower--or his hummingbird feeder.  
  
_June 21: This flower is MINE No you don't._

A second test of his strength comes when he migrates to a warmer climate in the fall and a cooler climate in the spring.

_March 1, 5 a.m.: I'm off Wish me luck._

Children will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about nature.

The book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert.

**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection**

**Don't miss the other books in The Nature Diary Series**

Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors.  
**My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis** CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS /Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices  
**My Happy Year by E. Bluebird** A Junior Library Guild Selection  
**My Stinky Summer by S. Bug** A Junior Library Guild Selection

### Author Biography

Paul Meisel, who holds a master's degree in graphic design from Yale University, has illustrated many books for children, some of which he also wrote. _I See a Cat_ and _See Me Run_ are Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award books and _See Me Dig_ is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book. _My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis_ is a SCIENCE Magazine Best Book and an AAS/Subaru Finalist.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.1 x 9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 13, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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