Created by Bobbie Kalman, author of more than 180 bestselling children's books, Crabapples are "starter" non-fiction books for primary students.

Each entertaining book features fascinating, easy-to-understand information along with awesome full-color photos and illustrations on animals, sea life, machinery and many other subjects kids are curious about.

They also contain the all-important glossary and index young students need to do reports.

Features: -- "Starter" non-fiction for younger readers -- Large-size photographs and simple, easy-to-understand style -- A multitude of subjects that fascinate children This entertaining and informative book explains how certain animals have unusual bodies or habits which may seem strange but which serve a purpose for the animal.

Other topics include: -- the manatee, also known as the "sea cow," a large friendly sea mammal that actually looks like a cow -- the mudskipper -- a fish that is able to hunt on land and even climb trees