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Books with author Bobbie Smithyman Kalman

  • Endangered Sea Turtles

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2004)
    To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: the different species of sea turtles, their bodies, life cycles, migration, behaviour, and diets; why they are endangered; and how people help them.
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  • Is It a Living Thing?

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2007)
    This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. How can children tell when something is living or non-living? In large photographs and easy text, this captivating book highlights the characteristics of living things and shows how they are all dependent on non-living things to stay alive.
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  • The Blacksmith Colonial People by Bobbie Kalman

    Bobbie Kalman

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 1813)
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  • What Is a Vertebrate?

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Provides detailed illustrations of each animal's skeleton and shows how different kinds of vertebrates move.
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  • The Clothes I Wear

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2010)
    What clothes do we wear when it is summer or winter or when it is time for bed? Appealing photos with simple labels help children learn why we wear different clothes for different seasons or for doing certain activities. A special section shows children in uniforms and costumes and asks readers to identify when each of these special clothes might be worn.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Mosquito

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub, March 15, 2004)
    Ages 6 to 12 years. Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for over 30 million years! Close-up photographs and detailed illustrations depict the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Kids will enjoy reading about different species of mosquitoes and -- most importantly -- why they bite! Topics include: mosquito bodies and senses; where mosquitoes lay their eggs; the differences between male and female mosquitoes; the diseases mosquitoes transmit and how to avoid mosquito bites.
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  • Spotlight on Russia

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces Russia, describing its history, geography, wildlife, religion, people, art, food, and culture.
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  • Tree

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 15, 2002)
    Follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. This work presents photographs and illustrations that accompany explanations of: how seeds are produced; how different types of seeds look; and how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment.
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  • Spotlight on Australia

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)
    This up-to-date and fact filled introduction to Australia featurea the unique people, land, and animals of this island country.
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  • Animals Without Backbones

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 30, 2008)
    Describes the different kinds of invertebrates and how they function without backbones, including sponges, worms, squids, crustaceans, insects, and spiders.
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  • Trains on the Tracks

    Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, July 27, 2007)
    Written at a second-grade level, this series introduces young readers to machines of all kinds, showing how they are used, what makes them different from other vehicles, and the parts that make up the vehicle.
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  • At School

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 15, 2011)
    Children who are just starting school will love this peek at the activities that children do in class. Repetitive text structure and close picture-to-text match help children relate to such familiar activities as playing, counting, painting, and listening to stories and music. Children will agree that school is a fun place to be!
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