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In Native Nations of North America, Bobbie Kalman looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of North America. Each book in the series focuses on geographical areas, language groups, important historical events, as well as village life and homes. Some of the books also explain the impact Europeans... More

No mammal has captured the imagination of humans more completely than the dolphin. Dolphin Worlds reveals the underwater life of the dolphin through beautiful photography are illustrations. Children will be delighted to learn all about these acrobatic swimmers.... More

The Medieval World explores the daily lives of people living in western Europe between 500 and 1500 A.D. Timelines, maps, illustrations, and artwork from medieval manuscripts, combine with clear, simple text to show how society was structured during the Middle Ages. Children will also be fascinated ... More

Children will be intrigued by this series that digs deep. Raw materials found under the earth have both a practical purpose, providing us with fuel, and a pleasing purpose, giving us dazzling jewels and metals to adorn ourselves. This fascinating series uses clear text, amazing photographs, and deta... More

Every day, up to 100 species of animals become extinct, and each year this number grows. Scientists feel that more than forty thousand species of animals may die out each year. In Bobbie Kalman's new series, Earth's Endangered Animals, students will learn which animals are endangered and why, and wh... More

Bobbie Kalman makes scientific concepts easy for the primary students to understand in Food Chains, a new series that shows children how all living things are connected to each other. Written at a grade two level, this attractive and informative series looks at- what food chains are- which plants an... More

Travel back thousands of years and explore the first great civilizations of the world. Timelines, maps, illustrations, and artwork from ancient sources combine with simple text to show how civilizations between 3000 B.C. and 500 A.D. were governed, how people lived, and the arts and technology they ... More

Nature's Changes is a Bobbie Kalman series that clearly explains the concepts of change, such as metamorphosis, to young children. This unique series presents complex information in straight-forward language and in a logical sequence. Each title in the Nature's Changes series features large photogra... More

The World of Insects series provides children with an overview of the important characteristics of insects and their relationships to the other living things on Earth. Fascinating and easy to read, this beautiful set of books outlines significant details and concepts in clear and simple ways. Childr... More

Each book features- colorful maps and images showing the areas explored- sections on the age of exploration- the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown- real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels- how explorers lived while on the high ... More