Kalman, Bobbie

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some kinds of flightless birds, including ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries, kiwis, and penguins.

Introduces human locomotion through simple text and photographs that describe children moving in a variety of ways. Includes notes for adults and related activities.

Introduces birds that do strange things, including the eating habits, bills, and homes of such species as the jacana, flamingo, dipper, and hoatzin.

This book describes how sea turtles develop from eggs to hatchlings to adult turtles, and tells why they are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.

Introduces orchards through discussion of pollination, fruit development, grafting, fruit processing, pests, pesticides and their effect on the environment, and harvesting. Includes simple recipes using fruit.

Describes the transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to monarch butterfly, as well as monarch migration and threats to butterflies.

Describes communication in the modern world, from speech, gestures and print to radio, television and other electronic methods.