Bøker av Bobbie Kalman

Helps children learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. This book explains metamorphosis in a format that is accompanied by pictures. It is intended for ages 6-10.

Whales, manatees, seals, dolphins, and sea otters are just some of the many mammals that have evolved over time in order to survive in the water. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book reveals: how these air breathing creatures have adapted to the water; their underwater senses; what they eat and how they raise their young; and more.

Suitable for ages 9 to 14 years, this book celebrates Mexico's heroes, past and present, and explores the values and the traditions of Mexicans at home, school, and work. It also features a timeline that show Mexico's history from the Olmecs to the 21st century.

Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This book features pictures of rapping reptiles that make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses. It covers the rapping reptiles that introduce their classifications, body structures, behaviour, and food choices.

Offers children a fun lesson in having a positive attitude. In this book, children may also become familiar with the format for dialogue within text as they are asked on several pages to repeat the phrase 'Today is a great day!' out loud. It includes an activity that encourages children to think positively and see how it spreads to other people.

Challenges children to observe natural creatures to see what makes them the same and different. This book presents a way of looking at objects because the objects may not be exactly the same. It is intended for children aged 4 to 7 years.

Uses images of plants, animals, and people to help children compare the relative sizes and weights of natural objects. This book intends to promote the learning of these concepts in a natural way. It enables children to learn the appropriate words to describe the size and weight of natural objects.

There are over 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. This book teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviours of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. It is intended for ages 5-9.

Plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. This work provides details about the Saguaro cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of this desert. It helps children learn about how plants make food. It is intended for ages 5-9.

The life cycle of a wolf revolves around the complex family structure of the pack. Intended for children of ages 6-12, this book explains 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. It is illustrated with photographs and illustrations.

Highlights the plants and animals that live in the grassy meadow areas at the edges of forests and along the banks of rivers and lakes. This book helps children learn about: how plants make food; plants and animals that live in meadows; how animals find food in different seasons; and more. It is intended for ages 5-9.

Introduces children to the tropical country of Kenya in Africa.

Intended for ages 6-9, this work helps children learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering. It covers topics such as: practising; preparing for competitions; competing in events such as show jumping; and form and appearance.

Describes trucks, including transport trucks, dump trucks, fire engines, and mega trucks. This book contains photographs, which feature such unusual trucks as amphibious trucks and monster trucks. It is intended for children aged 6-10.

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard. This full-colour book helps you to find out more about these reptiles, including topics such as: the island habitats of the Komodo dragon; hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite; the dragon's life cycle; why Komodo dragons are in danger; and, how people are working to save Komodo dragons.

Oceans cover three-quarters of the planet. This book shows how the world's five oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic - are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth.

Suitable for ages 6 to 9 years, this colourful book looks at how different kinds of animals make homes in their habitats. It shows children why animals and plants are suited to the places in which they live. It also includes photographs, which show animals that live in hot or cold temperatures, as well as animals that live high up in the trees.

Tigers are beautiful cats that may disappear from the Earth forever. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: tigers, their bodies, and their habitats; how they find food and have babies; reasons why they became endangered; where tigers live today; and how people are helping tigers.

Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live as pets. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom use their senses and instincts in daily living, as well as in helping people. It describes: the dog family tree; a dog's body; super senses; complex social order of dogs; and categories of dogs.

Intended for ages 6-12, this book explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. Topics include: horse physiology; the horse family tree; feeding and foraging habits; the birth of a foal; horse behaviour and "horse sense"; and horses in the wild.

Intended for ages 6-10, this book explains what a life cycle is. It features detailed diagrams and colourful photographs that help explain the life cycles of many different kinds of animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms.

Provides information on: why leaves change colour in autumn; how plants and animals survive in winter; and how and why plants grow in spring. This book looks at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect plants, animals, and people. It is intended for ages 6-10.

Provides information about young rodents, including anatomy, habitat, and relatives.

Many animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insect-eating insects or as large as giant anteaters. This title is suitable for ages 6 to 10 years.

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage.

What do people and other living things need to survive? This book features images with labels that show children the things we need to live and be happy, ranging from water and food to shelter and love.

Introduces young readers to their roles within a family. From brother and sister to granddaughter and friend, this book uses a child-centered approach to explain who children are to the people around them.