Bobbie Kalman
Bobbie Kalman
Bobbie Kalman, born in 1948 in Canada, is a well-respected author specializing in educational and children's literature. With a dedicated career spanning several decades, Kalman has made significant contributions to enriching young readers’ understanding of the world around them. Her work is known for its clarity and engaging approach, making complex topics accessible and compelling for children.
Personal Name: Bobbie Kalman
Birth: 1947
Bobbie Kalman Books
(78 Books)
Introduces the life cycles of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and humans, discussing birth, growth, parental care, and reproduction.
Introduces the farming of sheep for wool, covering such aspects as shearing, lambs, sheep dogs, wool processing, farm maintenance, and the proper care of sheep.
A simple presentation of the migratory habits of such animals as geese, eels, frogs and toads, and more.
Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of penguins, unique warm-blooded birds.
A look at life on a dairy farm, describing how the cows are housed, fed, cared for and milked.
Une collection de premiers documentaires visant à initier les jeunes enfants à la beauté de la nature et à leur faire découvrir le mode de vie des êtres vivants qu'elle abrite, tout en les sensibilisant à la nécessité de les protéger.
Le texte concis, rédigé en phrases claires et simples parfaitement adaptées aux premiers lecteurs, est intégré à une mise en pages aérée et dynamique, abondamment illustrée de photographies croquées sur le vif de grande qualité, auxquelles s'ajoutent schémas, dessins et/ou aquarelles réalistes. [SDM].
Young children will love this introduction to the tallest land animal in the world! Simple text and captivating photos feature calves, or babies, being cared for by their mothers and learning how to survive in woodlands and on savannas. Children will also learn about the parts of the giraffe's body, from its extraordinary neck and spotted coat to its long blue tongue!
How are today's toys and games different from those in the past? This informative title compares the pastimes and playthings of the olden days to the modern games and toys kids love today. Simple text and engaging pictures aid students in their comparison of two different time periods.
Complimented by cartoon style illustrations, photographs of rooms from historic homes, a glossary of terms at the end and such brow raising factoids as hedgehogs in use as pest control, this book is a wonderful source for readers of all ages who want to peek inside the Victorian home.
This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering.
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and limited employment prospects.
Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and the slaves.
Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproduction.
Presents information about spiders, including different species, reproduction, differences between males and females, and some ways to protect spiders from environmental damage.
Examines aspects of Vietnamese society, including family ties, types of homes, city and village life, clothing, language, employment, ethnic minorities, and leisure activities.
Examines aspects of Vietnamese society, including family ties, types of homes, city and village life, clothing, language, employment, ethnic minorities, and leisure activities.
Describes the general stores of the past, how they were stocked, the roles of storekeepers in communities, and what has happened to general stores in the twentieth century.
Summary: Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans.
Describes the physical characteristics, eating habits, behavior, and migration patterns of humpback whales, large marine mammals that are now an endangered species.
An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of the pioneer lifestyle in North America, including toys, clothing, school, home crafts, and special occasions.
Describes the various stages of a monarch butterfly's life, from egg to pupa to caterpillar to butterfly, as well as its migration and dangers that it faces.
Introduces the animal kingdom, showing and describing the main groups of animals and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and classification.
An alphabet book introducing occupations oriented to the community, including emergency workers, medical workers, the service industry, and business.
Examines Native American powwow celebrations, discussing the preparation, grand entry, competitions, traditional costumes, instruments, and symbols.
Learn how symmetry is present in nature, and the effect on life, as well as learn new vocabulary about symmetry through questions and activities.
Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Canada.
This book examines the clothing styles, accessories, and hygene habits of men, women, and children in eighteenth century North America.
Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.
An alphabetical introduction to the history, geography, politics, culture, education, industries, and recreations of Mexico.
An alphabetical introduction to the history, geography, politics, culture, education, industries, and recreations of Canada.
Looks at the many different games children played in the nineteenth century, and describes the rules and play in detail.
This book describes the homes, customs, and habits of seventeenth and eighteenth century North American settlers.
Introduces how different animals use their body parts in different ways to seek, find, and take in food.
