Hummingbirds have fascinated people since ancient times. These quick, resilient, tiny birds surprise with their unique flying abilities, shock with their warriorlike behavior, and awe with their petite size and iridescent beauty. Hummingbirds entice birdwatchers to observe their flittering feats. And long ago they inspired native peoples to weave them into folklore.<BR><BR>Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks combine hummingbird facts with retellings of hummingbird tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds.<BR><BR>After more than twenty-five years working in libraries, Jeanette Larson channeled her love of books into teaching children's literature and youth programs at Texas Woman's University. When she's not reading mysteries, traveling, or walking her dogs, Jeanette watches the hummingbirds and butterflies in her garden and writes. Her books include Bringing Mysteries Alive for Children and Young Adults. zShe lives in Pflugerville, Texas, with her husband; their two schipperke dogs, Indigo and Daisy; and two cats. Visit Jeanette at www.jeanettelarson.com.<BR><BR>Adrienne Yorinks's love of animals started long before she earned a degree in animal behavior from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she worked with stumptail macaques. Her career as an artist grew from her love of textiles. Adrienne's quilted art has appeared in many books, including Quilt of States: Piecing Together America, Stand for Children, The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog, and Quack! A native New Yorker, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, two poodles, and a border collie. Visit Adrienne at www.adrienneyorinks.com.