Books with author Bobbie Kalman

Grains, vegetables and fruits, meat, eggs, and dairy foodswhere do these different food groups come from? Children will discover such things as how grains are grown in fields, why vegetables are so good for us, where certain fruits grow, and the importance of pollination. A special section features two natural sweetenershoney and maple syrupand another section gives children suggestions for eating healthy foods, such as beans of all kinds and foods made with whole grains.

"One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This intriguing book shows how social animals communicate and interact with members of their own species. Elephants, dolphins and orcas, monkeys, apes, lions, and wolves, educate their young, work together to find food, and take care of their group members. Smaller animals that work together in microsocieties include termites, ants, bees, and wasps. Students will have fun comparing their own social groups to those found in nature. Fascinating photographs accompany thought-provoking questions and activities."--

A community has many buildings and outdoor places. Children will be fascinated by this book, which identifies the places where people live, work, learn, and shop. Action-oriented photos also feature places that provide different services to the community such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and museums. Young readers will be able to connect these places to those in their own livesespecially the parks and playgrounds!