Books with author Claudia Martin

From games and graphics to networks and virtual reality, computers are all around us. Today's computers can draw pictures, play games, send emails, and even land space probes on Mars. But that wasn't always the case. Find out how ancient abacuses evolved into today's supercomputers and learn about some of the great computer scientists who made it all possible. Computers will take you inside these incredible machines to discover how they work, and then help you get started coding your own programs.

Amazing photographs and intriguing facts are sure to capture a child's imagination as they learn about the world around them. Answering the simple questions, such as: What causes earthquakes? And how often do volcanoes erupt?, this book gives children a greater understanding of our planet and what makes it amazing. Easy-to-understand text, simple experiments, top facts, and true or false questions create the perfect introduction to geography and science.

Few things have such a profound effect on our everyday lives as the weather. Weather conditions decide whether we go out or stay in, and even what we need to wear, but for enquiring young minds, there are far more exciting things going on in our atmosphere than an occasional shower of rain. Lightning, blizzards, hurricanes and hailstorms are all explained in My Little Book of Weather along with how our climate and the atmosphere work and how we can predict the weather. Using clear, concise text and colourful illustrations and photographs, the mysteries of our changing weather patterns are explored.

Understanding the war in Afghanistan is a critical component of understanding today's geopolitical climate. Yet facts and figures alone aren't able to capture the experiences of the men, women, and children who lived through the war. Through firsthand accounts, historical context, and critical thinking questions, this volume presents a human perspective on a war that continues to influence foreign policy today.

Blazing sunlight, brutal heat, and parched earth make the desert one of the deadliest environments on the planet. This interactive book challenges readers to plot their survival in this blistering biome. Makerspace activities encourage engineering solutions to real problems that crop up in the desert. Readers will rely on a map, a supply list, and their STEM skills to problem-solve their way to safety. Fascinating fact boxes offer intriguing information on this dangerous habitat and survival. This high-interest topic will attract readers who may be reluctant to learn STEM materials, ensuring this book will be a popular addition to any library.

Explore the wonders of our world in this introduction to outer space. Planets, moons, asteroids, and aliens will capture children's imaginations as they learn about our solar system and beyond. Easy-to-understand text, simple experiments, top facts, and true or false questions, such as: What is a star? And is the moon a planet? combine to give a lively first introduction to science topics.

In addition to meals and snacks, drinks and desserts are a big part of our diet. Many of us have orange juice with breakfast or cake on our birthdays. Do you know you can add carrot and ginger to your orange juice and it becomes an orange zinger? Did you know that rather than a whopping piece of sugary cake, a mini cheesecake is just as scrumptious? Young readers learn how to make both of these recipes and much more. This book teaches budding chefs how to add dessert into their lives so that some of the tastier things in life can be enjoyed, without over-doing it.

Lumpy Socks is a genuinely fun story that teaches about the seasons in a way that little children can understand. It is geared towards children ages 3-5 years old, just when children are beginning to recognize the changes in their world. The lesson in the story can be used as a tool to engage young children in conversation about things that stresses them and help teach them how to develop coping skills.

From dinosaur fossils and sparkling new diamonds to rare minerals and the rocks we find on the ground, these facts about our natural world will amaze and inspire. Packed with fascinating facts and simple questions, such as: How are rocks made? And why are gems precious? Easy-to-understand text, simple experiments, top facts, and true or false questions create an exciting first introduction to the world of geology.

Ingenuity is the only hope for surviving the powerful, mysterious depths of the ocean. Readers of this innovative book will learn the STEM skills necessary for staying alive in this deadly aquatic environment. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer their way out of real-life scenarios at sea. Theyll gain confidence in their critical thinking, creativity, and STEM abilities as they find solutions to hazardous situations. A map and supply list give readers the basics theyll need to generate survival techniques and plans, while fact boxes satiate their curiosity about the vicious ocean environment. This high-interest book is sure to become a favorite in any library.