Bobbie Kalman

This newly revised edition of Visiting a Village is an ideal introduction to understanding the concept of community. Children will learn how the people in early communities worked together with a spirit of cooperation by trading their goods and services with each other. Knowing about what they might see on their first visit to an historic site will help spark a child's curiosity. In this book, they will meet such individuals as: the miller, the sawyer,...

Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses - not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include: • horse physiology • the horse...

Bears are the elegant giants of land carnivores. Powerful yet shy, these solitary creatures are remarkable for their size, strength, and adaptable intelligence. What is a Bear? gives children clear insight into the world of bears, including: • the bear family tree • special features of a bear's body • how mothers care for their cubs • the differences in bear diets • their hunting techniques

In this newly revised edition of The Gristmill, young readers will discover that people would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Find out how the miller produced flour, the staple of life, as well as what jobs the miller did, what made the grinding stones turn, and how wheat becomes bread.

This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days. Here families ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In The Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it. Domestic chores carried out in the kitchen are described including: baking bread, making butter, preserving...

In this newly revised edition, John and his sister Emily live with their family in a farming community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a long walk to the one-room school. A Child's Day also describes: reading and ciphering, "making their manners," the different expectations boys and girls had for their future, children's books, toys, and games.

This book teaches young readers about the different types of Land Habitats. Mountains, deserts, grasslands, forests, and wetlands are just some of the many habitats discussed in a way that children will easily understand. This book also explains • the weather in each habitat • the different types of vegetation in each habitat • the different types of animals in each habitat

Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. This amazing book explains what a life cycle is in a clear, simple way. Detailed diagrams and colorful photographs help explain the life cycles of many different kinds of animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms. Concepts introduced are • classification...

Earth has more than a million species of insects! There are helpful insects, harmful insects, flying insects, insects that work together, endangered insects, and some really weird insects! This fun book with great photographs will delight children and encourage them to identify insects in their world. It will also give them information to write their own books about insects!

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...