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Jim Arnosky

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born

in New York City, The United States

September 01, 1946

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http://www.jimarnosky.com/

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Children's Books

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Jim Arnosky was born in New York City, NY Sept 1, 1946. He was raised in Pennsylvania. Jim graduated from high school in Philadelphia and joined the US Naval Reserves. His active duty took him to Maryland and Bremerhaven, Germany.
In 1976 Jim and his wife Deanna moved to Vermont with their two daughters where they have lived in an old farmhouse for the past 28 years. 17 of those years were spent raising sheep.
Jim is self taught in writing, art and the natural sciences. He has written and illustrated 86 books on nature subjects and has illustrated 46 other books written by various authors. He has been awarded the Christopher Medal, Orbis Pictus Honor, ALA Gordon Award, and Outstanding Science book awards from National Science Teachers Associa...more

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Jim Arnosky's Books

Average rating: 3.78 · 1,948 ratings · 516 reviews · 126 distinct works · Similar authors

	Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 165 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I'm A Turkey! 3.43 of 5 stars 3.43 avg rating — 102 ratings — published 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	At This Very Moment 3.44 of 5 stars 3.44 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grandfather Buffalo 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2006 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Babies in the Bayou 3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild Tracks!: A Guide to Nature's Footprints 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 56 ratings — published 2008	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rabbits and Raindrops 3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 1997 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Every Autumn Comes the Bear 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 1993 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Slow Down for Manatees 3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2010	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raccoon On His Own 3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2001 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Crinkleroot (15 books)
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