Crabtree Books on Science Subjects

Amazing Science /  Crabapples / Food Chains Series
 Get to Know Simple Machines
Introducing Habitats
Life Cycles  Series /  Nature's Changes
Science of Living Things Series / What Kind of Animal Is It?
Science Books in Spanish

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Crabapples Series
This series is designed to satisfy the curiosity of young children grades K-3 about the natural world. Reading level is grade 2-3. Print is friendly for young eyes and color illustrations and photographs are huge.  Kid won't be able to resist looking through these, and older brothers and sisters are also likely to pick them up. Books contain a glossary and index. 32 pages each.

Bugs and Other Insects, by Bobbie Kalman and Tammy Everts. The illustrations of the bugs in this book will have children's eyes buggin' out. Explains everything young children want to know about insects. From ants and termites to butterflies and grasshoppers, most major insect families will be found here larger than life. BTH-5785. $5.95

  Butterflies and Moths by Bobbie Kalman and Tammy Everts. In this book children will be delighted by the glorious color photos of both butterflies and moths as well as such fun facts as what they eat, how they are different from each other, and what the colors on their wings mean. Guided Reading Level N. BTH-5786. $5.95

  Frogs and Toads by Bobbie Kalman and Tammy Everts. Everyone will love these pictures of frogs and toads which are, in some cases, life-size and bigger than life-size. Find out what and how frogs eat, and how they see, speak, sing, hibernate, and hear. Did you know they have beautiful eyes? You will see lots of eye pictures and many species of these creatures. BTH-5787. $5.95

  How a Plant Grows  by Bobbie Kalman. This book will answer all the questions a child might have about plants and a few she wouldn't think to ask. It covers what makes a plant a plant, the parts of a plant, the life cycle of a plant, and how plants make food, flowers, and seeds. Children will see who visits the plants and why and learn how the plants reproduce. They will also meet the carnivorous plants and see what happens to their visitors. Instructions are provided for growing  a bean plant. BTH-5788. $5.95

  A Koala is Not a Bear by Hannelore Sotzek and Bobbie Kalman. This book explains the difference between a koala, which is a marsupial, and a bear, which is a different sort of mammal. Children will also learn where koalas live, how they move, and how they reproduce and care for their babies. The different parts of the koala's body are well illustrated. The koala is in danger, and children will learn about efforts to protect them. Guided Reading Level P. Reading level grades 1-2. BTH-5789

Food Chains Series
Author Bobbie Kalman is good at making scientific concepts easy to understand. In this series she shows how all living things are connected through food chains. All books explain what food chains are, which plants and animals are part of the food chain in a particular habitat, and how the actions of people affect food chains and wild habitats.  These books are written at grade 2 level but will appeal to older children -- and even their parents and teachers -- because of their wealth of information and their vivid, colorful photos and illustrations. They beg to be read. I do not always have all of these in stock, but am always happy to order what I'm out of for you. Just inquire. Books are 32 pages each and have glossary and index. They are only $6.26-D each.

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Most of these books and more are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

Australian Outback Food Chains

Coral Reef Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman and Kelley MacAulay. BTH-3380. $6.26-D

Desert Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman and Kelley MacAulay. BTH-3381. $6.26-D

Food Chains and You by Bobbie Kalman . BTH-3382. $6.26-D

Forest Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman . BTH-3383. $6.26-D

Meadow Food Chains

Prairie Food Chains

Rainforest Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman and Molly Aloian. BTH-5093. $6.26-D

Savanna Food Chains

Seashore Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman and John Crossingham. BTH-3384. $6.26-D

Tundra Food Chains

Wetland Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman and Kylie Burns. BTH-3385. $6.26-D

Introducing Habitats

Books in this series have glossary and index, and are beautifully illustrated in color with photos and drawings. Some index words are illustrated to make it easy for children 5-8 to use. Each book describes a particular habitat and its life. Each book has a Guided Reading Level. I do not always have all of these in stock, but am always happy to order what I'm out of for you. Just inquire. 32 pages each.

Most of these books and more are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

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A Desert Habitat by Bobbie Kalman and Kellie MacAulay, 2007. Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3387. $6.26

A Forest Habitat by Bobbie Kalman , 2007. Guided Reading Level K. BTH-3391. $6.26

A Grassland Habitat by Bobbie Kalman and Kellie MacAulay, 2007. Guided Reading Level J. BTH-3388. $6.26

A Rainforest Habitat

A Savanna Habitat

A Wetland Habitat by Bobbie Kalman and Molly Aloian, 2007. Guided Reading Level K. BTH-3390. $6.26

Backyard Habitats by Bobbie Kalman and Kellie MacAulay, 2007. Guided Reading Level K. BTH-3386. $6.26

Land Habitats

The Antarctic Habitat

Underground Habitats

Water Habitats by Bobbie Kalman and Molly Aloian, 2007. Guided Reading Level K. BTH-3389. $6.26

Get to Know Simple Machines
Books in this series help young readers learn about simple machines thorugh user-friendly large print, brightly colored illustrations and photos, and hands-on activities. At the end of each book is a glossary, index, and list of recommended web sites to visit. Reading and interest level grades 2-3

Most of these booksand more  are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

Get to Know Inclined Planes by Jennifer Christiansen. BTH-5341. $8.06-D

  Get to Know Levers by Karen Volpe. BTH-5342. $8.06-D

Get to Know Pulleys by Karen Volpe. BTH-5343. $8.06-D

Get to Know Screws by Paul Challen. BTH-5344. $8.06-D

Get to Know Wedges by Jennifer Christiansen. BTH-5345. $8.06-D

Get to Know Wheels and Axles by Paul Challen. BTH-5346. $8.06-D

Life Cycles Series
This series is designed to show elementary aged children the fascinating stages of life that all things share -- birth, growth, and adulthood. The books demonstrate through simple text and beautiful color illustrations and photographs that a life cycle does more than describe the life of one creature -- but the continuation of its entire species. Reading level is grades 2-3. Interest level is grades K-6. Just the thing for older reluctant readers!
Leveled for guided reading. 32 pages. $6.26 each.

Most of these books and more are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

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The Life Cycle of a Honeybee by Bobbie Kalman, 2004. Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3402. $6.26-D
Also available with CD as a Look,  Listen and Learn book. The enhanced CD includes a printable reading comprehension worksheet and an accompanying answer sheet, as well as narrating the book.   Life Cycle of a Honeybee Look and Listen with CD: BTH-4701. $11.70-D

The Life Cycle of a Earthworm by Bobbie Kalman, 2004. Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3403. $6.26-D

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly by Bobbie Kalman, 2002. Guided Reading Level N. BTH-3404. $6.26-D

    Also available with CD as a Look,  Listen and Learn book. The enhanced CD includes a printable reading comprehension worksheet and an accompanying answer sheet, as well as narrating the book. Life Cycle of a Butterfly Look, Listen, and Learn: BTH-4700. $11.70-D

The Life Cycle of a Snake by Bobbie Kalman and John Crossingham, 2003. Guided Reading Level O. BTH-3405. $6.26-D

The Life Cycle of a Spider by Bobbie Kalman and Kathryn Smithyman, 2002. Guided Reading Level P. BTH-3406. $6.26-D

The Life Cycle of a Bird by Bobbie Kalman and Kathryn Smithyman, 2002. Guided Reading Level O. BTH-3407. $6.26-D

The Life Cycle of a Frog by Bobbie Kalman and Kathryn Smithyman, 2002. Guided Reading Level S. BTH-3408. $6.26-D.

    This book also comes with an enhanced CD that includes a printable reading comprehension worksheet and an accompanying answer sheet, as well as narrating the book. The Life Cycle of a Frog Look, Listen and Learn: BTH-4699. $11.70-D

The Life Cycle of a Salmon by Bobbie Kalman and Rebecca Sjonger, 2007. Guided Reading Level N. BTH-3409. $6.26-D

The Life Cycle of a Whale by Bobbie Kalman and Rebecca Sjonger, 2002 Guided Reading Level P. BTH-3410. $6.26-D

Nature's Changes
This series explains the concepts of change as only Bobbie Kalman can do it. She presents complex information in straightforward language in a logical sequence. The large photographs and colorful illustrations make the concepts even more clear. A glossary and index make the books easy to use. Grade 3 reading level. Interest level is grades K-6.
Books are leveled for guided reading. 32 pages each. $6.26-D each.

Most of these books and more are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

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Photosynthesis: Changing Sunlight into Food by Bobbie Kalman, 2005. Guided Reading Level M. BTH-3394. $6.26-D

Metamorphosis: Changing Bodies by Bobbie Kalman, 2005. Guided Reading Level M. BTH-3395. $6.26-D

This book also comes with an enhanced CD that includes a printable reading comprehension worksheet and an accompanying answer sheet, as well as narrating the book. Metamorphosis: Changing Bodies: Listen and Learn with CD: BTH-5424. $11.70-D

Camouflage: Changing to Hide by Bobbie Kalman, 2005. Guided Reading Level M. BTH-3396. $6.26-D

Science of Living Things
Books in this series show children that they are as connected to the natural world as the animals who live outdoors. They help develop the basic concept of life and investigate the world of living things. Reading level is grade three. Interest level is grades 2-8. Ask about French, Spanish, and Audio editions, which I can get by special order. Leveled for Guided Reading. 32 pages each. $6.26-D

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What is a Biome? by Bobbie Kalman, 1997 Guided Reading Level R. BTH-3392. $6.26-D

What are Wetlands? by Bobbie Kalman, 2003 Guided Reading Level R. BTH-3393. $6.26-D

What Kind of Animal is It?
This series is designed to introduce young readers to the world of animals. Simple text is accompanied by clear illustrations and colorful pictures. This makes children curious enough to read about the major characteristics of each kind of animal. Each book has a glossary and index which are combined under small illustrations for easy use by young children. Reading level is grades 1-2. Interest level is grades K-6. Just the thing for older reluctant readers! Leveled for guided reading. 32 pages each. $6.26-D each

Most of these books and more are available as eBooks, through our store at eBooks Destination.

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Frogs and Other Amphibians by Bobbie Kalman, 2005 Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3397. $6.26-D

Animals Called Mammals by Bobbie Kalman and Kristina Lundblad, 2005 Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3398. $6.26-D

Animals Called Fish by Bobbie Kalman and Kristina Lundblad, 2005 Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3399. $6.26-D

Birds of All Kinds by Bobbie Kalman and Rebecca Sjonger, 2005 Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3400. $6.26-D

Reptiles of All Kinds by Bobbie Kalman and Kelley MacAulay, 2005 Guided Reading Level L. BTH-3401. $6.26-D

Rook Read-About-Science books are also leveled.

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