Bobbie Kalman

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

This book introduces Australia/Oceania, describing the landforms; the oceans, seas, and lakes; climate; natural resources; plants; animals; countries; and people of rural and urban areas.

Text and accompanying photographs explore the daily life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities through stories and activities.

Describes the hard rock mining industry that developed in the American west following the gold rush, including the operations of a mine and the lives of the miners and their families.

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

This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the koala, a marsupial found only in Australia.

Introduces dogs in the wild: how they are born, what makes them mammals, and how their mothers care for them and teach them how to hunt.

Describes the diversity of life in Mexico, it's peoples and the complex cultural heritage.

Rodents have teeth called incisors that never stop growing! They must grind their teeth or gnaw on things to keep the teeth from growing too long. Kids will be eager to "sink their teeth" into the intriguing facts in Guinea Pigs and other Rodents. This book explores many of their favorite kinds of rodents, including rats, mice, guinea pigs, beavers, and squirrels. Engaging text and vivid images help children understand • how rodents build different...

Examines various aspects of life on cattle ranches in the nineteenth century, describing the reasons for becoming a rancher or a cowboy, the hard work involved, food and living arrangements, and more.