Books with author Bobbie Smithyman Kalman

Intended for ages 6-12, this work features labelled diagrams and close-up photography introducing various concepts including: the similarities and differences among insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans; the functions and features of an exoskeleton; moulting, metamorphosis, and other interesting body facts; and more.

Introduces the concept of symmetry and demonstrates its presence in natural objects, including ferns, butterflies, human faces, and starfish.

Introduces the customs, languages, and traditional way of life of several Native nations that lived on the Great Plains of North America.

Looks at various kinds of dwellings, including arctic homes, homes on stilts, homes on boats, and desert homes.

Children will love reading about different breeds of rabbits and how they raise their babies. This captivating introduction features wonderful photographs of both wild and and pet rabbits as well as facts about their bodies, where they live, and their life cycle.

A title in the CRABAPPLES series PENGUINS offers information on the different breeds, including the rockhopper and macaroni penguin, and tells how the flghtless bird has adapted to its cold weather conditions.

Provides a history of Native American cooking techniques and crop cultivation, and explains how nature was respected through resource conservation.

"From wagons and steamboats to hybrid cars and ferries, all modes of transportation have changed significantly over time. Historical photographs and accessible text combine to help young readers compare and contrast transportation from past to present."--

Describes the history and behavior of plants, and focuses on how energy is produced.

Describes how frogs develop from eggs to tadpoles to froglets to adult frogs.

Provides an overview of Italy, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, architecture, celebrations, and food.

Describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult. This book features photographs and illustrations that highlight: how a queen lays eggs and forms a new hive; how eggs develop into workers, drones, or queen bees; how the body of a larva changes to that of an adult through metamorphosis; how honeybees find food; and more.