Etiqueta: Bobbie Kalman

Dramatic photographs of spewing and flowing lava will capture the attention of any child. In this fantastic book, children will be excited to learn what a volcano is and what makes it erupt. Simple explanations describe the different kinds of volcanoes, including cinder, cone-shaped, shield, and composite as well as the different kinds of lava […]

By introducing young readers to the colors of foods, the children also learn about healthy eating. Eating fruits and vegetables in as many colors of the rainbow as possible every day, helps us get all the important vitamins and nutrients we need to stay healthy. Vibrant photographs accompany simple text describing the food colors. An […]

In this entertaining new book, Bobbie Kalman shows examples in nature that correspond with each color in the rainbow. There are also examples of color opposites such as white and black. Children will also enjoy learning how to combine certain colors to make new colors such as pink, brown, green, and orange.

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. In this beautifully photographed book, Bobbie Kalman takes children on a tour of different coasts, where […]

Some patterns are visual, other patterns are events that repeat at a certain time or in certain places. Children will learn about patterns that are predictable events such as day and night, seasons, and weather. They will also be delighted to discover that bees dance and birds migrate using certain patterns, and that many other […]

Introduces different construction vehicles and explains how their various parts help them do their jobs.

Young readers are introduced to the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Each spread in this fun book features one sense. An activity asks children to guess which foods on the page would taste sweet, sour, salty, or spicy.

Amazing photographs give young readers a fun-filled look at what makes Earth so beautiful. Topics include what are landforms, how different landforms are created, a look at land-shapers–wind, water, fire, and ice, different kinds of erosion, how erosion shapes the land, and how some animals form islands.

This informative book introduces young readers to the defining characteristics of the various groups of animals that make up the animal kingdom. The bodies of many animals, including several types of mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, and arthropods, are described in concise and easy-to-understand text. Full-color illustrations and amazing photographs help children begin to realize the […]

This engaging book looks at human time as well as how time passes in nature. How do animals and plants sense changes in time? What changes do we see in nature throughout a day, month, and year?

One dog in a teacup, two caterpillars on a leaf, three horses having a conversation… Fun photographs and simple text help introduce young readers to counting numbers from zero to ten. A fish-counting activity encourages young readers to practice their counting skills.

This fun book introduces readers to basic geography words. On each page, a child gives clues to the kind of landform they are sitting on. Then they ask the question, Where am I? Young readers learn about mountains, caves, deserts, and other things in our natural world. An activity at the ends asks readers to […]

Simple text encourages children to make healthy decisions, including brushing after meals, washing hands regularly, and getting regular checkups at the dentist and the doctor.

Emperor penguins are one of the very few species able to survive in the frigid Antarctic and the only species that stays there year round. Children will be fascinated by the journey taken by these birds to their annual breeding grounds and by the difficulties presented by having their young in the harshest conditions on […]

Hamsters sleep all day long and when they wake up in the evening theyre looking for fun! Hamsters prepares young pet owners for what to expect from these nocturnal rodents. This book includes, which cage is best nutritious hamster fo

Colorful photographs feature children on their way to school, in their classrooms, and following school rules. Young readers will also learn about the jobs of teachers, librarians, and principals. An important section teaches children how to stay healthy inside their school communities.

Grouping and classification are among the first math and science skills that children need to learn. This fun book will challenge children to observe natural creatures to see what makes them the same and different. It presents an interesting way of looking at objects, because the objects may not be exactly the same. For example, […]

Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. This easy-to-read book uses simple language and amazing photographs to introduce kids to the fascinating world of reptiles. In Reptiles of all Kinds, kids will learn about the bodies, feeding habits, and natural habitats of many different reptiles, including snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles

This entertaining book teaches young readers about the different body parts they use to move and play. Body parts are labeled on the photos showing how elbows, knees, ankles, and fingers bend.

This magnificent book uses beautiful photography to help young children understand why some oceans are warm and some are cold, which kinds of plants and animals live in oceans, and how the bodies of ocean animals are built to help them glide through water. Children will be delighted by the images of seals, penguins, polar […]