Bobbie Kalman

Introduces the eating habits, breeding, nesting, and survival techniques of birds that live on, in, or near salt water.

Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the koala, a marsupial found only in Australia.

Introduces rainforest birds, including parrots, toucans, and hornbills, and discusses forest floor dwellers, middle layer fliers, and raptors.

Describes how birds develop from eggs to nestlings to adults, explains differences between bird species, and tells why some are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.