Kalman, Bobbie

Simple text and images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats, such as those in deserts and grasslands.

Looks at the features of various types of homes, including houses, townhouses, apartments, and mobile homes, and describes the different rooms in a home and how they are used.

Introduces various kinds of amphibians, describing their physiology, behavior, habitats, and life cycles.

Describes the parts of a bear, the different kinds of bears, and discusses how baby bears grow, what they eat, and where they live.

Introduces readers to the landscape, architecture, culture, artists, people and animals of South Africa.

Picture dictionary of life in a colonial community.

"This newly revised edition describes how teachers in early schools often had limited supplies with which to teach the students [and] . . . describes the fun and creative activities that teachers employed to teach students good behavior as well as the three R's. Explore games that made learning fun involving: spelling and creative writing; arithmetic; geography, history, and art; music; holidays; and scavenger hunts"--Provided by publisher.

"In this newly revised edition. . . , young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago. They will also learn about: how people traveled from place to place; how adults and children; how a plantation was run, and the impact of the slave trade"--Provided by publisher.

"This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days. Here families ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In The Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it. Domestic chores carried out in the kitchen are described including : baking bread, making butter, preserving food and washing clothes"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to the different things that can be ridden, like horses, bikes, and skateboards.