New Releases by Bobbie Kalman

This fascinating book looks at many of the dwellings built by the native nations across the continent. Beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. Discover thatch homes and pueblos of the Southwest; plankhouses of the Northwest Coast; wigwams, longhouses, tipis; earth lodges, pit homes, hogans, and iglus.

Explores the eating and hunting habits of various types of animals.

Introduces the physiology, habitats, feeding, and behavior of different types of whales and discusses whale watching.

Take a nostalgic tour of the Colonial Home of the 1600s and 1700s. Get a glimpse of the kitchen, the fireplace, the bedchamber, and outbuildings. Tour a plantation and its slave quarters and find out how metal and bricks were made.

Introduces various methods of animal locomotion, discussing quadrupedal gaits, flight, aquatic movement, and more unconventional variations.

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

Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.

Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproduction.

This beautifully illustrated book looks at Christmas traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have become a big part of how Christmas is celebrated today. Topics include how Santa came to be, the use of candles, why angels are a part of Christmas, Santa''s workshop, elves and reindeer, parades, and much more.

Describes the main types of reptiles and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.

Biomes are the major communities of plants and animals in our world. Children will love learning about life in everything from the chilly arctic tundra biome to dry, grassy savannahs.

All types of creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are covered in this engaging book on the animal kingdom. Young readers will learn all the basics of kingdoms, orders, classes, and species.

This delightful book shows children the ways in which mammals are different from other living things. Fascinating examples are featured, from mammals that lay eggs or have a pouch to human beings.

This exciting new book explains the basic concept of the life cycle. Using fascinating examples, the book explores both plant and animal life from seed or egg through birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

Kids will love learning about themselves in this alphabetical exploration of all the things that make individuals special. Fun, full-color photos reinforce concepts associated with the body, personality, family, and friendship.

Space introduces young readers to a heavenly host of moons, stars, comets, and constellations. Stunning new photos taken from earth and space help describe planets, space probes, and what it''s like to live in space.

The Primary Ecology Series focuses on instilling in children a deep respect for the living world. Students will take part in composting and learn why water, air, and even color are so essential to life. Children will understand the connection between themselves and other living and non-living things.