Bobbie Kalman

October 23, 2006 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, an important event for millions of North Americans of Hungarian descent. Refugee Child is the compelling story of children's author Bobbie Kalman's experiences as a young girl during the Hungarian Revolution. A touching roller-coaster ride of emotions, Kalman writes her story from the perspective of a nine-year-old. She relives both her frightening experiences, as well as some warm and funny memories of her family, her flight to freedom, and her life-changing adventures as a refugee.

Ages 6 to 12 years. "Extreme Wakeboarding" dives into this spectacular water sport which combines elements of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. The sport's explosive popularity lies in the thrill of watching talented pros fly behind speedboats and use waves to perform challenging tricks in the same way skateboarders use the concrete walls of the halfpipe. Fascinating text and huge images cover: the basics of wakeboards and other equipment; the latest tricks developed by the pros; the newest wakeboarding competitions; profiles of today's wakeboarding stars.

Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, this series provides children with an overview of the important characteristics of insects and their relationships to the other living things on earth. The set includes: "Everyday Insects"; "Helpful & Harmful Insects"; "Insect Bodies"; "Insect Defenses"; "Insect Homes"; "Insect Life Cycles"; "Insects in Danger"; "Insects That Work Together".

Ages 7 to 14 years. This book provides children with a fascinating description of two of the most interesting fish species on Earth. Beautiful full-colour photographs and concise text help children discover how these animals with skeletons made of cartilage move through water and how they protect themselves from other animals in the oceans. Other topics include: where in oceans skates and rays live; the differences between the bodies of skates and rays; how skates and rays hunt and what they eat.

Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests. Full-color pictures and illustrations help explore finding food in forests, forest homes, and hibernation and migration.

Children will be fascinated by the many different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. Detailed diagrams and colorful photographs help explain in a simple way the life cycles of mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms.

Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the activity going on under their very feet. Underground Habitats takes a look at the exciting array of plants and animals that make their homes under ground.

This book is suitable for ages 6 to 8 years. It features text in Spanish. Following lion cubs from birth to maturity, this book details a cub's place in the pride by discussing the hunt, territory patrols, and pride dominance. Vivid photographs and beautiful illustrations accompany text. Topics include: lions in Asia and Africa; the network of aunts, sisters, and cousins in a lion pride; a lioness's preparation for birth; a cub's involvement in the pride's work and play; and the lives of lone lions in search of a pride.

This book focuses on the grassy meadows in open fields and at the edges of forests and wetlands. The animals that are a part of these food chains include foxes, badgers, rabbits, mice, owls and other kinds of birds, and deer—just to name a few. Beautiful photographs and illustrations enhance the informative text.

This beautiful book explains the how and why of camouflage. It looks at camouflage as colors, patterns, and textures that some animals have on their bodies to protect them from predators. It also shows how other animals use camouflage to hide as they hunt for prey. Camouflage is a difficult concept, but this book presents it in a way that is accessible to even the youngest readers.

Children will delight to learn about how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. Metamorphosis: Changing Bodies explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained.

Describes the history and behavior of plants, and focuses on how energy is produced.

There are more than 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-color photographs, Frogs and other Amphibians teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviors of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.

Veterinarians help animals when they are sick, but they also help keep animals healthy. Children will be thrilled to learn about the many kinds of veterinarians, such as country vets who visit farms, zoo vets, and wildlife vets—as well as the vets that look after their pets. This informative book looks at the many services these special doctors perform and the things they need to learn to become vets.

Plants and animals in the Mojave and Sonoran desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of these habitats. Conserving water is a large part of these food-chain adaptations. Learn about the spectacular cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of these deserts.

Changing Seasons clearly explains the fascinating changes that take place in nature every year. This vibrant book takes an in-depth look at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect both plants and animals.

Dynamic photos energize this exciting series on extreme sports and their cultures! Explosive full-color photos, engaging text, historical trivia, star profiles, and the sports' hot spots add up to one wild ride--all from a safe distance, of course! Strap yourself in, but don't try this at home! Motocross events blend tough off-road riding, high-speed racing, and fearless airborne grace. Whether the course is just a mile or over 1000 miles long, motocross riders deliver pure, gritty excitement.

The life cycle of this fascinating fish is unique in many ways. The males, for example, carry the developing embryos inside their bodies. In The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse children will learn about the stages of development sea horses undergo as they grow into adults. Beautiful photographs accompany easy-to-read text.

The Komodo dragon is a creature of wonder. It is the world’s largest lizard, and it has a deadly bite. Perhaps the hardest thing to believe about this huge reptile is that it may vanish from Earth forever. Find out more about Komodo dragons in this full-color, fact-packed book, which includes topics such as • the island habitats of the Komodo dragon • hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite • the life cycle of a Komodo dragon • why Komodo dragons are endangered • how people are working to save Komodo dragons

Three species of tigers are now extinct and the remaining five species are in danger of the same fate. In this informative book, children will learn reasons why these beautiful cats became endangered and how people are helping them from going extinct.