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Books with author Kathryn Smithyman

  • Native Nations of the Western Great Lakes

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Describes the cultural similarities and differences between the many Algonkian-speaking nations--including the Menominee, Sauk, Fox, and Anishinabe--who once called home to the Great Lakes woodlands, examining their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family. Simultaneous.
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  • What Is a Forest?

    Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2002)
    Suitable for ages 6-12, this book explores the complex and diverse ecosystems found in forests around the world. It aims to teach children to appreciate: the many types of forests found across the globe; the connected elements that make up a forest ecosystem; and the range of plant and animal species that live in different forests.
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  • Trains on the Tracks

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 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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  • The Life Cycle of a Tree

    Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 1, 2002)
    Text and photographs describe basic facts about trees, their function in a forest, and how they benefit animals, people, and the environment.
  • Just as I Am!

    Kathryn Smith

    Hardcover (IGLOO BOOKS LIMITED, )
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  • Light and Lasers

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    A look at the principles behind the way in which eyes transform shades of light into vision also discusses the essential uses of concentrated light beams.
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  • Native North American Foods and Recipes

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Readers will be amazed to learn that many of the foods they now eat were introduced by Native North Americans. This interesting book also includes Native cooking styles and several recipes inspired by the many Native nations throughout North America. Kids will find the recipes easy to follow and will love tasting Native foods and flavors! Beautiful images and clear text teach children- how Native people respected Nature's gifts and celebrated the foods they were given- how some foods such as maple sugar, wild rice, and corn were gathered and cultivated- how Native people preserved and cooked foods
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  • Nations of the Northwest Coast

    Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2003)
    The northwest coast of the Pacific Ocean has been home to many Native nations for thousands of years. This book covers topics in Nations of the Northwest Coast that include: the distinct customs, cultures, and beliefs of the various nations; dwellings used in different seasons and locales; the impact of the arrival of the Europeans; and more.
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  • The Animal Kingdom: A Guide to Vertebrate Classification and Biodiversity

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Examines the similarities and differences between the five classes of vertebrates, or animals with backbones: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
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  • The Animal Kingdom

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, July 31, 1999)
    This text describes variation and classification within the animal world. The information given includes topics such as the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, animal adaption to environment, food chains, the future of the animal kingdom and what can be done to help.
  • The Ocean Biome

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Full-color illustrations, dazzling photography, and easy-to-understand text explain the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of oceans to the Earth, and how they are in danger. Simultaneous.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Bird

    Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes how birds develop from eggs to nestlings to adults, explains differences between bird species, and tells why some are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.
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