Most Popular Books by Bobbie Kalman

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.

Describes the physical characteristics of the panda and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct.

These busy men and women are called upon to put out fires and rescue people and animals. They are the heroes of today''s world. Children will be thrilled to learn about the equipment firefighters use, their methods of dealing with disasters, and the ways they can teach us to be safer in our homes and in our communities.

Explains the different types of rodents including guinea pigs, what they eat, where they live, how they protect themselves, and how they reproduce.

Mexico is dry deserts and lush rain forests, it is also rolling hills and broad plains. Mexico is full of contrasts: factories and farms, huge cities and small towns, populated areas, and untouched wilderness. Mexico is a land of variety.

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

This book introduces baseball, a team sport, discussing the field, the players, the rules of the game, and much more.

Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various ecosystems to help them survive. Kids will be fascinated by these chains and their own links to the natural world.

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.

In colonial times, tools, furniture, building materials, and wheels were all crafted by artisans such as the cooper, carpenter, wheelwright, and other tradesmen. The Woodworkers features their intriguing tools and describes how the wood was selected, cut, and prepared.

Presents pictures of rapping reptiles that will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses.

Children will be delighted to learn about the games these social animals play with each other, their seeming sense of humor, and their acrobatic leaps and spins. A trip to a dolphin camp for children and a snorkeling adventure are also featured along with the do''s and don''t''s when meeting a dolphin both in captivity and in the wild.

Explores the many kinds of plant-eating animals in our world, from grass-eating hippos to wood-eating termites.

Explains how animals can change their color to hide from predators or to hide to catch their prey.

Children love horses! Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the family tree of horses and their equine relatives including their physiology, feeding habits, the birth of a foal, horse sense, and horses in the wild.

Arthropods outnumber all other animal species combined! Kids will be fascinated by the variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and behaviors found among these invertebrates. Detailed diagrams and photographs help explain the similarities and differences between insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans, the exoskeleton, molting and metamorphosis, and the arthropod''s role in food chains and webs.

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.

The Arctic Habitat provides children with an introduction to this cold, vast region. Easy-to-read text and colorful photographs help show how plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment.

In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include: - spots and stripes that blend into the shadows - bright colors that warn of toxic poisons - animals that look like rocks, plants, or even other animals - animals that can change colors to blend into virtually any background