Best Selling Books by Bobbie Kalman

Describes the variety of India''s land and people, its cities and villages, agriculture, industry and transportation, the problems of development, and its animal life.

Describes the origins of Halloween celebrations and traditions and how they differ throughout the world. Includes crafts, games, recipes, poems, and customs from various countries.

Lunch Munch will make kids forget all about fast-food. Designed with a good school day in mind, these absolutely delicious and healthy recipes will be a treat for kids that will help them understand important food facts. Teachers and parents will also love these recipes, which include salads, pitas, soups, wraps, sandwiches, and healthy drinks.

Young readers will love learning how different plants and animals move. Sunflowers turn their heads to face sunlight, some plants close their flowers at night, and others move their heads to trap insects. Animals on the ground walk, run, hop, leap, and crawl. Animals with wings fly, flap, soar, and glide. Animals that live in water swim, dive, and leap. Young readers will become aware of the different ways in which plants and animals move, as well as learn new vocabulary about movement through questions and activities.

This easy-to-understand book makes learning about our planet''s biomes simple and fun! Each of Earth''s six major types of environments is explored, with exciting full-color photographs and engaging layout and design. What are Earth''s biomes? explains this important subject and stresses the importance of conserving our precious biomes and the life forms that inhabit each one.

Despite the extreme climates of the North and South Poles, an amazing diversity of wildlife thrive there.Young readers will be amazed by the differences between Arctic and Antarctic waters, how they connect to other seas, how creatures adapt, food chains and webs, permanent ice, and the global consequences of environmental changes.

Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Taekwondo in Action provides an in-depth look at the high-flying moves of this Olympic sport. Colorful images and informative text teach kids about* the history of Taekwondo* the importance of respect in the dojang* competitive events* safety issues

What makes birds different from other animals? Do all birds fly? How are the bodies of birds different? Where do they live and how do they build their nests? These questions are answered in this fascinating new book on what makes a bird.

Discusses rain forests and the three levels of the food chain therein.

Well-to-do colonial women followed the fashion trends of 18th century Europe with the help of The Milliner. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations help depict old-fashioned gown and lace making, how clothing was custom made, and how laundry was done.

An introduction to the game of basketball, focusing on the various player positions.

All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by step approach. Kids will learn about how different processes, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off, work together to move water from the ground to the air and then back down again. Full-color diagrams and beautiful images accompany clear text to help make the water cycle come alive for kids as they learn - How plants contribute to the water cycle through transpiration - How water trapped underground for thousands of years remains part of the water cycle - The importance of water to all living things - Ways in which people can help protect Earth''s water and keep it clean Teacher''s guide available.

The life cycle of the butterfly, from its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to the monarch butterfly''s migration of 4,000 miles, is explained in this title. Topics including where butterflies lay their eggs, the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly, butterfly facts and activity suggestions, and more. Full-color illustrations.

Learn all about landforms, or different shapes of land on the Earth.

This book describes food chains in Australia''s outback and discusses how the outback is threatened by the actions of people.

Pictures and text introduce bear cubs, their bodies, what they eat and their habitats.

An introduction to the various types of worms, how they reproduce, what they eat, where they are found, and the threats to their existence.

Explains how mosquitoes evolve, how they live, and precautions to take to avoid getting bit.

AYOung readers learn about insect eaters in a thorough and logical manner.

The culture and life-styles of Peru''s people are examined through their history, religion, arts, customs, occupations, and pastimes.