Most Popular Books by Bobbie Kalman

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.

Russia's rich and colorful history comes to life in this book. New topics include: the new architecture of a growing state (new post-Communist office buildings and opulent homes of the newly rich); Russia's surviving circus tradition; communications changes...television and film and rock music.

Canadian Social Studies; Diverse Cultures.

The Life Cycle of a Snake describes the growth and development of these amazing reptiles from birth to maturity. Full-color images help show why snakes hibernate, how baby snakes hatch, the differences between poisonous and non-poisonous species, and how snakes capture prey.

Looks at India's history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of a baby horse.

Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Peru.

A sea turtle's life is marked by perilous journeys--to the beach where it lays eggs and as a hatchling to the sea. In addition to its natural predators, it faces great danger from encroaching civilization. This fascinating book describes the different species, their behavior, and how people are trying to save these endangered animals.

Extreme Sports: No Limits series.

Introduces religions of the world, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Chinese and Native American traditional beliefs.

New: the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine; immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); How the growth of the economy has created a new wealthy class within the communist state. Capitalism without democracy.

Investigates some types of wetlands, including swamps, salt marshes, bogs, and flood plains; the many plants and animals that live in wetlands; and the threats to these ecosystems.

The wondrously complex and diverse ecosystems found in forests around the world are made accessible to young readers in What are Forests? Intricate relationships and concepts are simplified and illuminated with clearly written text and beautiful color photographs. Children will learn to appreciate: - the many types of forests found across the globe - the connected elements that make up a forest ecosystem - the wide range of plant and animal species that live in different forests - the importance of forests to the rest of the Earth

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behaviour of emperor penguins as well as threats they face and what can be done to help them.

A brief introduction to insects, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators.

With so many species competing for food, animals have developed fascinating methods of finding the food that keeps them fat and happy. How do animals find food? lets children in on such techniques as pack and solitary hunting, and poisonous animals.

Kids Perform Circus Arts shows exciting pictures of ordinary children performing extraordinary circus acts at camp, school, and on vacation, while explaining the work behind their feats.

Explains what monkeys are endangered, how they got that way, and how humans can help prevent their extinction.

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.

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

An introduction to the geography, climate, animals, plants, people, natural resources, and tourist spots of North America.

Introduces plant life, specific types such as carnivorous and parasitic plants, and concepts such as single cells, germination, and photosynthesis.

Discusses plants that grow in different habitats, how they survive, their importance to the ecosystem.

Text and colorful illustrations highlight life in the 19th century.

Describes the physical characteristics of wolves and conservation efforts being carried out to protect them from becoming extinct.

A visual dictionary of the Old West that focuses on the life of cowboys, western settlers, boomtowns, and the gold rush.

Life in the Far North combines striking images and easy-to-follow text to describe the Native nations that have lived in the northernmost part of present-day North America for thousands of years. The frigid climate has impacted every element of daily life for groups such as the Inuit, Yup'ik, and Inupiat. Children will be keen to learn about:* dwellings such as snow houses* hunting and fishing* the daily lives of men, women, and children* the making of crafts and clothing using natural materials* traditions and ceremonies* how the arrival of Europeans changed the ways of life of these peoples

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the main types of marsupials and the differences between them and placental mammals, including reproduction, gestation, and birth.

It's not a stretch to believe that kids will love Yoga in Action! Yoga is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world! Beautiful full-color images and engaging text will introduce kids to the history of yoga, the ins and outs of yogic breathing and meditation, as well as how to safely perform many yoga poses.

Explains the structure of the food chain (composed of plants and animals) in a savanna habitat.

This concise overview of the seven continents explains to children what a continent is and what factors make each continent unique, such as landforms, climate, animals, and people. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate maps accompany each brief examination of a continent.

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

The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. For hundreds of years, these peoples thrived in the Great Lakes woodlands, relying on nature's bounty for their survival. This fascinating new book describes cultural similarities and differences between these nations, their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family.

For ages 6-12. The life cycle of a wolf revolves around the complex family structure of the pack. In this book, children will learn about the intricacies of pack life and the ways in which each stage of a wolf pup's development determines its future in the family group. Photographs and illustrations of these majestic animals illuminate topics such as: different types of wolves; the preparation of a birthing den; a pup's introduction to the hunt; challenges to pack structure; dangers to wolves in the wild.

The Southwest region has been home to many Native groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni. Vivid images and detailed text describe their different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, the arts and crafts for which this region is famous, and the effects of contact with Europeans and Americans.

Age 7-8. Ocean science for the child.

Photographs of plants introduce readers to the letters of the alphabet.

Explains how animals that live in meadows get their energy from food chains.

Vivid photographs and beautiful illustrations follow the life of the lion from playful cub to fierce adult. Kids will enjoy reading about lions in Asia and Africa, the network of aunts, sisters, and cousins in a lion pride, cubs and their involvement in the pride's work and play, and how they learn skills for the hunt.

Presents the lives of the magnificent sea giants and traces the history of their hunting by humans. Arctic World.