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Bobbie Kalman is the author of Nature's Cleaners (2009), What is a Cat? (2003), Frogs and Other Amphibians (2005), How Do Animals Adapt? (2000), Living in Shelters (2009).

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Nature's Cleaners

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Nature's Cleaners
When living things die, they still have energy and nutrients in their bodies. The leftover energy and nutrients are used by other living things. Nothing is wasted in nature. Living things that eat dead things help clean the Earth.

What is a Cat?

release date: Jan 01, 2003
What is a Cat?
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.

Frogs and Other Amphibians

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Frogs and Other Amphibians
Explains the different types of amphibians including frogs, where they live, what they eat, how they survive, and how they reproduce.

How Do Animals Adapt?

release date: Jan 01, 2000
How Do Animals Adapt?
Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.

Living in Shelters

release date: Jan 31, 2009
Living in Shelters
This important book looks at the kinds of disasters that may force people to leave their homes and move into shelters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and earthquakes. It gives information about what to pack in disaster supply kits and how to evacuate home and communities. Author Bobbie Kalman recounts her experiences as a nine-year-old refugee who lived in a number of shelters, and suggests ways that organizations or individual families can help lessen the stresses of living in shelters.

Earth's Mountains

release date: Sep 30, 2008
Earth's Mountains
Mountains cover almost one-quarter of the Earth''s surface and are on every continent and are also found in the oceans.

A Visual Dictionary of Native Communities

release date: Oct 01, 2007
A Visual Dictionary of Native Communities
How did the plains nations benefit from the buffalo? How did they use other animals to make warm clothing for winter? This illustrated dictionary introduces the way of life of the early Native peoples who lived on the Great Plains. Themes include: homes, food, clothing, transportation, and hunting techniques.

Canada

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Canada
Canadian Social Studies; Diverse Cultures.

Life in an Anishinabe Camp

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Life in an Anishinabe Camp
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.

India

release date: Aug 01, 2009
India
Looks at India''s history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.

The Arctic Habitat

release date: Jan 01, 2006
The Arctic Habitat
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.

Canada: The Culture

release date: Oct 01, 2001
Canada: The Culture
Canada is a nation built around many cultures. This updated title shows how multi-culturalism helps Canadians better understand their neighbors. New full-color photographs feature festivals and more.

China

release date: Jan 01, 2008
China
City life and modernization. The construction boom. One-child family updates and how better economic situations are changing social rules. The status of disputed territories and the government''s policies on religions they feel are a threat.

Space

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Space
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.

Seals and Sea Lions

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Seals and Sea Lions
Explores seals and sea lions, including their bodies, behavior, and habitats.

Land Habitats

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Land Habitats
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.

Camouflage

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Camouflage
Explains how animals can change their color to hide from predators or to hide to catch their prey.

The Colors of Nature

release date: Jan 01, 1993
The Colors of Nature
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.

What are Camouflage and Mimicry?

release date: Jan 01, 2001
What are Camouflage and Mimicry?
This book introduces children to ways in which animals hide to avoid predators or hunt prey.

What Is a Dog?

release date: Jan 01, 2000
What Is a Dog?
Introduces different kinds of domestic dogs, their behavior, physiology, uses, diet, and young.

Mexico

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Mexico
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.

What is a Biome?

release date: Jan 01, 1998
What is a Biome?
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.

Track Events in Action

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Track Events in Action
This title in an exciting series on some of children''s favorite sports introduces young readers to events in track and field.

What is Hibernation?

release date: Jan 01, 2002
What is Hibernation?
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.

Peru

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Peru
Explains the history and daily lives of the people of Peru, including school, work, family activities, and everyday life both in the city and the country.

Endangered Monkeys

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Endangered Monkeys
Explains what monkeys are endangered, how they got that way, and how humans can help prevent their extinction.

How Do Animals Move?

release date: Jan 01, 2000
How Do Animals Move?
Introduces various methods of animal locomotion, discussing quadrupedal gaits, flight, aquatic movement, and more unconventional variations.

Endangered Sea Turtles

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Endangered Sea Turtles
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.

Earth's Coasts

release date: Apr 01, 2008
Earth's Coasts
Ages 5 to 8 years. Coasts are areas of land next to oceans. Coasts can be sandy or rocky and have landforms such as cliffs, sea stacks, caves, and arches. Coasts can be next to open oceans or be sheltered in bays or coves.

What is a Carnivore?

release date: Jan 01, 2008
What is a Carnivore?
Discusses the many different types of animals that eat other animals and their place in our world.

Multicultural Meals

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Multicultural Meals
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

Fun with Dolphins

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Fun with Dolphins
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.

Extreme Motocross

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Extreme Motocross
Explains the sport of extreme motocross including safety, and competitions.

Baby Horses

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Baby Horses
Introduces the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of a baby horse.

Native North American Wisdom and Gifts

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Native North American Wisdom and Gifts
Presents an introduction to the cultural and philosophical beliefs and practices of Native Americans.

The Arctic Land

release date: Jan 01, 1988
The Arctic Land
Covers the geography, climate and peoples of the arctic featuring ways, illustrations, photographs and a glossary. Suitable grades 2-8.

Arctic Land

release date: Jan 01, 1988
Arctic Land
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

Japan the Culture (revised, Ed. 3)

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Japan the Culture (revised, Ed. 3)
This book discusses the religious beliefs, traditional arts, customs, fine arts, and festivals of Japan.
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