New Releases by Bobbie Kalman

Explains the changing seasons and how they affect plant and animal lives as well as humans.

Discusses the selection, care and handling, and safety of having parakeets as pets.

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

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

Being sick can be a scary experience, but hospital workers can make children feel better. These knowledgeable community helpers include doctors, surgeons, emergency medical technicians, diagnostic imaging technologists, pharmacists, lab technicians, therapists, and many more important hospital workers. Children will be fascinated by the roles these people play in helping them get well and stay healthy.

Explains how desert animals get their energy from food chains.

Explains the process of how plants make food.

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

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.

Puppies are lots of fun, but they also need lots of care to stay healthy. Puppies introduces children to everything they need to know about being great dog owners.

It''s no secret that skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around. Top skaters are the subjects of video games, magazines, custom clothing, and even rock songs! Extreme Skateboarding reveals skateboarding culture and its history describing* the basics of a skateboard* different styles of skating* stars and their signature tricks* tips on improving skills

Discusses the selection, care and handling, and safety of having goldfish as pets.

These cute, large size rodents make great pets for children who like to interact with animals. Guinea Pigs contains full-color photographs that help demonstrate pet care.

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.

Octopuses have captivated people''s imagination for centuries. Young readers will be intrigued to discover how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection measures, and why octopuses are importance in oceans around the world.

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.

This colorful cookbook offers step-by-step healthy recipes from Mexico, Thailand, Italy, China, Japan, India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Africa, and more. Multicultural Meals also gives children a basic understanding of nutrition and looks at the staple foods, cooking methods, and spices used by various peoples. The recipes are kid-tested and fun to make and eat! Activities and recipes include:* setting up an Italian pasta bar and Mexican fajita station* Indian curry with a twist* Thai coconut soup* oodles of Japanese noodles* Chinese lemon chicken* Moroccan couscous* and many more

Kids will be intrigued to learn about a cat's body--built for grace, strength, and speed--its behavior, and the lifestyles of large and small cats. Full-color illustrations and stunning wildlife photography accompany interesting information on the relationship between cats and their kittens, the similarities and differences between large and small cats, and cats that are in danger of vanishing.

Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or first people, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. Fascinating text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.

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

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains in simple terms the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly. Beautifully illustrated, the book also takes a close up look at the caterpillar, one of nature''s eating machines" and shows why monarchs fly 4,000 miles after metamorphosis.

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.

Introduces the tools, activities, and importance of the blacksmith in colonial communities.

A koala lives most of its life alone, eating and sleeping high up in the eucalyptus trees of Australia. The Life Cycle of a Koala looks at the life of this ancient marsupial and explains, life in its mother''s pouch, how it feeds, and the dangers it faces on the outside.

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.

Examines aspects of Vietnamese society, including family ties, types of homes, city and village life, clothing, language, employment, ethnic minorities, and leisure activities.

Hibernation is one of nature's greatest miracles, allowing animals to sleep through periods of extreme cold and heat. Interesting information describes how different animals use body fat to survive, how they can wake themselves up, and how some give birth during hibernation.

The Life Cycle of a Whale looks at the life of a humpback from birth, through its first year of life, and growth to adulthood. Enchanting illustrations show its migration, how young are born, how a calf learns to breathe, and how they are cared for in a pod.

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.