Kalman, Bobbie

Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproduction.

Introduces fishes, showing and describing different types including freshwater and saltwater, and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet.

Introduces birds, describing some different types and discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.

Describes the main types of bats and discusses their physiology, feeding, roosting, reproduction, echolocation abilities, and other behavior.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of penguins, unique warm-blooded birds.

Explains the formation, ecosystem, and life forms of coral reefs.

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

An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of sports, using such words as active, exercise, lacrosse, Olympics, and soccer.

An alphabetical listing of words related to life on the American frontier, from ague and bank barn to wheelwright and zoetrope.

An alphabetical introduction to different types of musical instruments, describing their origins and how to play them.