Best Selling Books by Bobbie Kalman

Introduces various kinds of amphibians, describing their physiology, behavior, habitats, and life cycles.

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.

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.

Introduces different kinds of domestic dogs, their behavior, physiology, uses, diet, and young.

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

Explains the general biological reasons why people are considered living things, and more specifically, human beings.

Describes ways in which marine mammals have adapted to ocean habitats, including physiology, reproduction, diet, and other behavior.

This book introduces children to ways in which animals hide to avoid predators or hunt prey.

Since the early 1990s, the term extreme sports has come to mean many things. Whether flying off a giant ramp, diving from an airplane, or tackling waves taller than a five-story building, these sports push their athletes to the absolute limits.It's all here and in full-color!Strap yourself in for* profiles of over twenty different extreme sports* quick fact boxes

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

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.

Describes the origins of Christmas celebrations and traditions and how they differ throughout the world. Includes games, crafts, songs, customs, and interesting facts from various countries.

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

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.

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

The Life Cycle of a Frog details the fascinating changes in a frog through its four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult. Amazing illustrations and photos help explain how metamorphosis differs in various climates and how pollution and pesticides affect frogs.

Introduces the different types of land habitats that exist around the world and the various animals that live in them, including pandas, elephants, and bats.

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

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.

Invertebrates do not have backbones or internal skeletons, but some have hard coverings. Invertebrates are weird and wonderful creatures that come in every shape and color imaginable! Children will love the exciting photos!

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.

Discusses the relationship between the earth and the sun.

Explores the life cycle of flowering plants including where they grow, pollination, and threats to their existence.

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

Explains how coral reef animals get their energy from food chains.

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.

Despite its immense strength, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will be fascinated by these gentle pachyderms and will discover how they use their trunks, the herd's social structure, and the threat posed by poachers and the ivory trade.

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

Covers the geography, climate and peoples of the arctic featuring ways, illustrations, photographs and a glossary. Suitable grades 2-8.

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.

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

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.

Age 7-8. Ocean science for the child.

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

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.

Describes the lives and cultures of the Indians of southeast North America.

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 why the Arctic is so cold, looks at the people who live there, and discusses icebergs, glaciers, permafrost, and the northern lights, and Arctic plants

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

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