Books with author Claudia Martin

Did you know that sometimes diamonds fall to Earth from space inside rocks called meteorites? Most gemstones are minerals which form in the ground as rock heated in the Earth cools down. As minerals grow, they make regular shapes called crystals. Discover more fabulous facts about gemstones in this comprehensive and accessible guide, which features agate, amber, amethyst, diamond, emerald, jasper, lapis lazuli, opal, ruby and sapphire. Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems, as well as more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book explains how different environments affect different gemstones and provides a colourful insight into the geology of our world.

The stakes are as high as the altitude in deadly mountain environments. Readers of this innovative book will push themselves to the peak of their critical thinking skills, creativity, and STEM abilities. Makerspace activities introduce readers to real-life scenarios of surviving on a mountain. A map and supply list serve as the base for their creative solutions to deadly problems. Fact boxes fully immerse readers in the mountain environment as they plan their survival. Even readers who may be reluctant to learn STEM will gravitate towards this book, making it a valuable addition to any library.

Over the course of nearly eight years, the Iraq War claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. This volume traces the entire conflict from Saddam Hussein's rise to power, decades before the war started, to the war's lingering effects today. The book includes primary source accounts describing what it's like to live through unimaginable violence and encourages readers to consider the information presented to form opinions of their own.

When we think about food, we usually think of three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What about those yummy afterschool snacks? Readers will learn about the importance of snacks: they aren't just tasty treats to look forward to, but they also help keep us full and satisfied so our blood sugar levels remain level and our metabolism keeps working. From green pancakes to carrot muffins, this book provides students with new and delicious snack ideas.

The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test. Readers will tackle real-life scenarios unique to rain forest environments, relying on a map, a supply list, and STEM principles. Along the way, they'll devour fact boxes brimming with fascinating information about this exotic habitat. The interactive format and real-life approach to STEM ensures this immersive book will be a popular read.

Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer solutions to deadly problems. A map and supply list provide readers the tools to create their survival plans, and engaging fact boxes provide them with fascinating insights to these brutal biomes. Even readers who are reluctant with STEM material will love this immersive experience in a high-interest topic. Any library will have a place for this versatile, STEM-driven book.

The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test. Readers will tackle real-life scenarios unique to rain forest environments, relying on a map, a supply list, and STEM principles. Along the way, they'll devour fact boxes brimming with fascinating information about this exotic habitat. The interactive format and real-life approach to STEM ensures this immersive book will be a popular read.

Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer solutions to deadly problems. A map and supply list provide readers the tools to create their survival plans, and engaging fact boxes provide them with fascinating insights to these brutal biomes. Even readers who are reluctant with STEM material will love this immersive experience in a high-interest topic. Any library will have a place for this versatile, STEM-driven book.

Why Do We Remember?: The Battle of Hastings looks at the gripping events that led up to the famous battle of Hastings in 1066 and the following Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon Britain. This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history at Key Stage 1, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.