Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Janis Herbert and her brothers at Gettysburg.
Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Janis Herbert with authors Erin Dealey, Lori Mortensen, and Brian Wallace.
Janis Herbert with her colleagues from Face in a Book.
Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Janis Herbert, manager, writer, author.
Janis Herbert with her colleagues from Face in a Book.
Janis Herbert with authors Erin Dealey, Lori Mortensen, and Brian Wallace.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Janis Herbert and her brothers at Gettysburg.
Janis Herbert with her husband Jeff Herbert, a chiropractor.
Janis Herbert's friend David Honeyboy Edwards, guitarist, musician, singer.
(This vivid oral snapshot of an America that planted the b...)
This vivid oral snapshot of an America that planted the blues is full of rhythmic grace. From the son of a sharecropper to an itinerant bluesman, Honeyboy's stories of good friends Charlie Patton, Big Walter Horton, Little Walter Jacobs, and Robert Johnson are a godsend to blues fans. History buffs will marvel at his unique perspective and firsthand accounts of the 1927 Mississippi River flood, vagrancy laws, makeshift courts in the back of seed stores, plantation life, and the Depression.
https://www.amazon.com/World-Dont-Owe-Me-Nothing/dp/1556522754/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+World+Don%27t+Owe+Me+Nothing%3A+The+Life+and+Times+of+Delta+Bluesman+Honeyboy+Edwards&qid=1610575187&s=books&sr=1-1
1997
(The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this bea...)
The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book. Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities like determining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals, creating a map, learning to look at a painting, and much more. Includes a glossary, bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and Web sites, a timeline, and many interesting sidebars.
https://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-Vinci-Kids-Ideas-Activities/dp/1556522983/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575129&s=books&sr=1-4
1998
(History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turm...)
History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation's history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies.
https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Kids-History-Activities/dp/1556523556/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575107&s=books&sr=1-1
1999
(Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of D...)
Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery, as they navigate the muddy Missouri River and begin a great adventure, this activity book is set against the background of the vast North American continent. It takes children from President Jefferson's vision of an exploratory mission across a continent full of unique plants and animals through their dangerous and challenging journey into the unknown to the expedition's triumphant return to the frontier town of St. Louis.
https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Clark-Kids-Discovery-Activities/dp/1556523742/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575107&s=books&sr=1-2
2000
(The Far East comes alive in this activity book centered o...)
The Far East comes alive in this activity book centered on Marco Polo's journey to China from Venice along the 13th-century Silk Road. Kids will join Marco as he travels by caravan through vast deserts and over steep mountain ranges, stopping in exotic cities and humble villages, until at last, he arrives at the palace of the Kublai Khan.
https://www.amazon.com/Marco-Polo-Kids-Marvelous-Activities/dp/1556523777/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575107&s=books&sr=1-3
2001
(Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this...)
Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells the story of the Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the creation of the United States Constitution.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Revolution-Kids-History-Activities/dp/1556524560/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575129&s=books&sr=1-5
2002
(Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved ...)
Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln's warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today's world.
https://www.amazon.com/Abraham-Lincoln-Kids-Times-Activities/dp/1556526563/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Janis+Herbert&qid=1610575129&s=books&sr=1-6
2007
Janis Herbert was born on February 10, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is a daughter of Sherwynne Martinson, a telecommunications engineer, and Ruth Volkman Martinson Ross, who was involved in customer relations. She grew up on the south side of Chicago.
Janis Herbert attended DePaul University.
Janis Herbert worked variously as a secretary, bartender, booking agent, salesperson, and in the field of public relations. In 2001-2007, she was a Children's Specialist at Borders Books; in 2007-2012 - a Library Assistant II at El Dorado County Library. In 2012, Herbert became an Assistant Manager at Face in a Book.
According to Janis Herbert, her career as a writer was unplanned. It began with her friendship with blues musician David Honeyboy Edwards. On hearing the story of his life, she resolved to get it written and published - even if she had to do it herself. Under her maiden name, Janis Martinson, she co-wrote The World Don't Owe Me Nothing: The Life and Times of Delta Bluesman David Honeyboy Edwards. Later, Herbert's publisher allowed her to share her love of history by writing books for children. With each of her children's books, Herbert has tried to share exciting moments in human history while presenting ideas and messages for children to consider. for instance, young readers of Lewis and Clark book will learn about ecology and the ways of Native peoples while crossing North America with the brave members of the Corps of Discovery. She wrote the book Marco Polo for Kids: His Marvelous Journey to China hoping to educate children about cultural diversity, world religions, and the history of ancient civilizations while following Marco on his journey.
Her children's books focus on significant moments in history, with the aim of educating her young readers in various facets of these interesting developments. Her first effort in this arena is Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas. Accompanying the text are twenty-one activities and ideas for projects, as well as a list of relevant Web sites. In this "lively biography" noted Michele Snyder in School Library Journal, Herbert combines an "interesting text" with great illustrations to "give readers a full picture of this truly amazing man."
In The Civil War for Kids: A History with Twenty-one Activities, Herbert follows the same formula she used for her previous work for children, combining pertinent illustrations, maps, project ideas, and facts to help children understand the events of the American Civil War. Also included in this "fun as well as informative" book, related Tricia Finch in Kliatt, are maps, a timeline, and a glossary. Marco Polo for Kids tells the story of the famous explorer's journey into Asia and includes phrases in several languages in addition to a mixture of facts, pictures, and a list of projects. Herbert has also issued The American Revolution for Kids: A History with Twenty-one Activities, a narrative, including sidebars, biographical entries, and activities to help young readers understand the struggle for independence.
(Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this...)
2002(Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of D...)
2000(History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turm...)
1999(Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved ...)
2007(The Far East comes alive in this activity book centered o...)
2001(The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this bea...)
1998(This vivid oral snapshot of an America that planted the b...)
1997Janis Herbert is an adherent of liberal political views.
Janis Herbert married Jeff Herbert, a chiropractor, on July 26, 1997.
David Honeyboy Edwards is believed to have been the oldest surviving member of the first generation of Delta blues singers. His career spanned nearly the entire recorded history of the blues, from its early years in the Mississippi Delta to its migration to the nightclubs of Chicago and its emergence as an international phenomenon. He was especially renowned for his intricate fingerpicking and his slashing bottleneck-slide guitar work. Janis Herbert began her career as a writer when she decided to get the story of David Honeyboy Edwards' life written.
