Books with author Rebecca Hinson

A mealworm is an insect! That’s what Mickey the mealworm wants everyone to know as he wiggles around as a larva, awaiting his great transformation. Readers follow this funny and relatable character as he grows from misunderstood larva to a pupa, and finally, a beetle. With comprehensible text and eye-catching visuals, this book is sure to fascinate young readers. This fictional story is chock full of information about life cycles, as well as mealworm and beetle anatomy, habitat, and behavior. This is a perfect supplement to early elementary life science curricula, and a perfect read for bug-loving readers everywhere.

Harry loves the Hideout that he built with his Grandad. In it he keeps the very special book that Grandad gave him to help him to learn about the Person who made the whole world. But it's not just any book - it's a portal to Bible times. Join Harry in his first adventure, Spot the Difference, in which he finds out how the disciples came to be Jesus' special friends and how being chosen by Jesus made them feel. In The Big Splash Harry finds out what happened to Peter when he walked on the water. Suddenly, getting into trouble for falling in his own paddling pool is not so important as Harry realises that Jesus understands our mistakes.

Tecún Umán tells the story of a wise and brave prince who led the Maya nation. He had many strong, brave warriors. They were skilled in battle. Sometimes Tecún Umán sat on his throne, but often he and his warriors had to fight to defend the freedom of their people. His spirit guide, in the form of a bird called the Quetzal, always flew by his side. Far across the ocean, King Charles V of Spain had heard of the wonderful treasures of the Maya nation. King Charles sent one of his generals, Don Pedro de Alvarado, to conquer that nation and claim it for the Spanish empire. Alvarado brought many armored conquistadors, horses, steel swords and lances, and guns. They were well-armed to fight for their king. They sailed many weeks to reach the Americas. When they arrived, Tecún Umán and his warriors fought bravely to defend their people from the Spanish invaders. During the battle, Alvarado struck Tecún Umán in the heart with his lance. Tecún Umán fell to the ground. The Quetzal flew to his dying friend, resting on the bloody chest of the prince. Since that day, the Quetzal always has a red breast. Saddened by the death of his beloved friend, he almost never sings. Like Tecún Umán, to live, he must be free. If caged, a Quetzal dies. Throughout Guatemala, Tecún Umán is celebrated as the national hero. He is honored on carved masks, coins, currency, monuments, and sculptures, but most importantly, he is honored in all the hearts of people who remember him.24-page book for grades 3-8 with free downloadable ELA text-dependent questions and teacher resources from Rebecca Hinson Publishing website.

Join the dragonfly dance with Dylan as he embarks on his life-changing adventure as a dragonfly! Readers will be fascinated by Dylan’s transformation from an egg, to a nymph, to a beautiful, colorful dragonfly. This book combines fact and fiction as Dylan’s life cycle unfolds from page to page. Readers will learn the differences between where nymphs and dragonflies live, what they eat, and how they act. The text is relatable and engaging, addressing important elementary life sciences curricula. Vivid visuals and a life cycle diagram make this dragonfly adventure come alive.

What’s that buzzing by? It’s Mia the mosquito, and she’s about to take readers along on the mosquito metamorphosis from egg to a full-grown flyer. Readers will follow Mia as she gives tips and tricks to young mosquitos as they start life in the water, grow from a larva to a pupa, and finally emerge as a long-legged mosquito. This book introduces readers to the concept of life cycles and ecosystems through engaging, age-appropriate text. Even the most reluctant readers will be hooked by the brilliant images, funny tricks, and easy-to-read diagram. Mia’s story of growth and transformation invites readers to deepen their understanding of life science topics while learning fun facts about this pesky pest.

Daisy's adventures start when her Grandad, who always called her his pretty, precious princess, gives her a book full of precious secrets. But it is not just any book - it is a portal to Bible times. Join Daisy in Ballerina Necklace as she watches Jesus go to tea with Zacchaeus and then learns about forgiveness in her own life. Share her excitement in The Birthday Present when, afraid that the present she has made so carefully for her Grandma will not be good enough, she is transported to the Temple in Jerusalem. There, from watching people giving their money, she learns that Jesus values the love behind our gifts.

Harry loves the Hideout that he built with his Grandad. In it he keeps the very special book that Grandad gave him to help him to learn about the Person who made the whole world. But it's not just any book - it's a portal to Bible times. After seeing Jesus wash His disciples' feet, Harry chooses to pick up rubbish around school when there's no more places in the robot building group with his friends. Then, after seeing Jesus welcome and bless children even when He was tired, Harry decides that it's great to know that Jesus will never turn anyone away.

Daisy's adventures start when her Grandad, who always called her his pretty, precious princess, gives her a book full of precious secrets. But it is not just any book - it is a portal to Bible times. In On the Beach, Daisy goes on holiday and unexpectedly finds herself in another time, talking to a boy who has just given all that he has (five small rolls of bread and two fishes) to Jesus. She learns that sharing things with Jesus can have amazing consequences - and so can sharing special things with other people. In Starry Night, Daisy experiences all the fear of a night-time storm. But after sharing the disciples' experience of being at sea in a storm with Jesus in the boat, she realises that she does not need to be afraid when Jesus is there.