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Books with author Eva Martin

  • Kangaroos: The Symbol of Australia

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 7, 2017)
    All of us know two peculiar things about a kangaroo – they hop and they have a pouch. That said, you will find in this book that there are other very unique characteristics that kangaroos have. The kangaroo is the known symbol of Australia, which is the only country that has this kind of animal. What are kangaroos really like? Why do they have pouches? How large are they? What are the different kinds of kangaroos? How do they eat, drink, and protect themselves? What are the uses of their powerful tails? How high and how far can they hop? These questions and more will be answered in this book. There are also more than 20 colorful photos that depict the kangaroo in its natural habitat. These pictures can help create real images in our minds to help us better understand the life of a kangaroo.
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  • Jesuit Guide to

    Martin

    Hardcover (Harpers, Hardcover(2010), March 15, 2010)
    Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything (10) by Martin, James [Hardcover (2010)]
  • Reindeer: Crowned Deer of the North Pole

    M Martin

    language (, July 24, 2017)
    Reindeer can’t actually fly, and they might not really be the beloved pets of Santa Claus, pulling a brightly colored sleigh filled with bells and holly each Christmas Eve. However, this doesn’t mean that they aren’t interesting creatures. For example, it is interesting to know that reindeer can grow up to more than 6 feet tall! This book seeks to educate the reader on the many amazing facts connected with reindeer. For instance, how heavy is the average reindeer? How do reindeer survive the extreme cold in the areas they live in? What is a reindeer’s favorite food? These and many more questions you might have about the reindeer will be answered in this book. This book also includes more than 20 colorful images depicting this beautiful and popular creature.
  • Tigers: Deadly Predators of the Jungle

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 15, 2015)
    This is a book about tigers. Tigers, as we all know, belong to the family of cats. Do tigers just look like cats or do they behave like them? Many of us are familiar with a cartoon character called Tigger. Tigger is a tiger, a friendly, jolly, bouncing tiger. Is Tigger the typical tiger? Does Tigger reveal what a tiger is really like? This book gives us much information about the tiger. Yes, they are cats. They are big cats. They are cats with sharp claws and paws. But, unlike Tigger, they are fierce. You might have been asking questions about the tiger. Questions like: What does a tiger eat? How do they get their food? In what countries can we find them? How do they behave when they are with other tigers? Are they friendly? There are many interesting things about the tiger that this book will tells us about. Read this book and you will find out about the different types of tigers in different parts of the world. You will also discover what an ‘ambush’ is. And not only that, this book gives us information on tiger babies and how their mothers take care of them. This book is also filled with colorful pictures that will help children create an image in their mind that will help them learn more about the tiger.
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  • Komodo Dragons: Indonesian Land Crocodiles

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 9, 2016)
    We all get fascinated with dragons, that fire-breathing winged creature that’s out to get the hero. Did you know that there are real dragons in this earth? Well, it’s not exactly the kind that you see in your regular fairy tale, yet it is just as scary. The Komodo Dragon is one such dragon. They can’t fly nor spit fire yet they look like dragons up close. Maybe, more like a crocodile with thick skin, a long tail, flat face, and four short, bulky legs with sharp claws. What are Komodo Dragons really like? Where do they live? What do they eat? Do they eat humans? How big are they? What are their predators? These questions and more will all be answered in this book. This book will also teach us other interesting things about the life of a Komodo Dragon. You will learn about how they hunt for food and why they can easily kill their prey. You will also learn what is being done to conserve the remaining number of Komodo Dragons living in this world. There are a lot of information that you can get from this book about this amazing animal. This also comes with more than 20 colorful photos of the Komodo Dragon in its natural habitat. The mental picture drawn in our minds will help us better understand them.
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  • Leopards: Stalkers of the Wild

    M Martin

    language (, Feb. 17, 2015)
    The Leopard is one of the animals that belongs to the cat family. Because of this, it is similar to other big cats and most especially to jaguars. The difference is that although both are spotted, spots called rosettes, they are not exactly the same in size and shape. This book introduces you to many basic information about the leopard.Did you ever notice a leopard's tail? This book will tell you how a leopard uses its tail. It will teach you how a leopard looks for its food. What senses do leopards use? is it the same with other big cats? What kind of animals do leopards eat? It is said that leopards are very athletic. In what ways are they so? What sounds do they make? Are they an endangered breed?Read this book and your questions will be answered. Learn a lot of interesting things to add to your store of knowledge. Learn about the leopard's way of life. Learn about how their babies live. Learn about the other kinds of leopards like the black panther and the snow leopard. Learn these and a lot more.This book also contains many wonderful photos of the leopard which will help the reader gain a better understanding of this amazing animal.
  • Penguins: Black and White Flightless Birds of the South

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 11, 2017)
    We all know what a penguin is. It is the lovable black and white bird which is shaped like a torpedo. Its physical features and color make it appear as if it is wearing a tuxedo! We have seen penguins in cartoons where they live in colonies of thousands. And they go about in their peculiar short, clumsy steps with their small feet which do not allow them to walk fast. Read this interesting book to find out more about the penguin.In this book some questions you might have about penguins will be answered. Can Penguins fly? How many different kinds of penguins are there on earth? Do they all live in the South Pole? What are flippers? What do they eat and how do they get their food? Find out the answers to these interesting questions. You will also learn many interesting and amazing facts about penguins. You will learn about unique features of some kinds of penguins, like the bushy eyebrows of macaroni penguins and others. You will learn how the penguin’s colors protect them in the water. You will also learn the meaning of catastrophic molt and why penguins can’t fly. There are more things to learn inside this wonderful book about penguins. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful pictures of the penguin in its habitat. These pictures can help young readers imagine what a penguin’s life is like and help them understand this amazing creature better.
  • Cheetahs: The Fastest Cats on the Planet

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 15, 2015)
    Cheetahs are amazing animals. They belong to the cat family. As you read this book, you will be amazedto find out that the cheetah is very different from other members of the big cat family. What are thesedifferences?Cheetahs are known to be the fastest land animal in the world. How fast can they run? Can they use their speed to catch animals for food? Can they climb trees? Can they easily protect themselves from predators? All these interesting questions and more will be answered throughout this book.Also find out how social these animals are. What is a coalition of cheetahs? Is there such a thing as a King Cheetah? Are they as fierce as they look? Do they roar like lions? There are many amazing facts and information about the cheetah that will truly surprise you.This book also comes with beautiful and colorful pictures that will help your children see for themselves and create images in their mind that will help them understand the cheetah better.This is our black and white print edition. Find the full color edition on Amazon, Createspace or any other bookstore that sells our books.
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  • Elephants: The Largest Land Animals on the Planet

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 31, 2015)
    We see elephants in a zoo. We know that elephants are huge animals with long trunks and tusks and have relatively small eyes and a thin tail. But what we can see in a zoo is an elephant's life in captivity. Have you ever wondered what elephants are like in the wild, when they they are free to roam the grasslands and jungles? Did you know that elephants have fingers? Where are they located? What is the trunk made of? Why are they able to use it like they have hands? Learn many more amazing facts about the elephant. Learn about their intelligence. Learn how they care for their babies. Learn about their social life and their enemies. These and a lot more information about the elephant are given in this book. This book also comes with many colorful photos that can help your child understand more about the elephant.
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  • Camels: Ships of the Desert

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 12, 2017)
    It is amazing how a camel can survive the harsh deserts and the hottest spots in the world. The reason for this lies in the way their bodies are designed. Their humps are very important for survival. Even without food and water for many days, the fats in the humps provide for these necessities. Their facial features are also very helpful in the desert travels. Their noses can close. They have extra eyelids and long lashes. These all keep the desert sand from getting into their lungs and eyes. They have thick lips so that they are able to eat even the thorny plants in the desert. These are just some of the amazing things to know about a camel. In this book you will find many more interesting facts to add to what you already know about them. You will learn what they eat, drink, and how they survive in the desert. You will learn about their domesticated lives, what they do and how they are useful to humans. Some of the questions you might have about camels will be answered in this book. Questions like: Are camels aggressive animals? What do they do if they are threatened by humans? What is a bachelor herd? Do they have predators? What is a Bactrian camel? What is an F1 camel? Who are the camel’s relatives? This book also contains more than 20 colorful photographs of the camel in its natural habitat. These photos will help you understand the life of a camel better.
  • Albania

    M. Martin

    language (, Jan. 20, 2019)
    Lying by the Adriatic Sea in the Balkan Peninsula of Easter Europe is the rich, beautiful and diverse country of Albania. Although some basic facts of this country are known around the world, it goes a lot deeper than it appears on the surface. It is full of interesting and unique culture facts, unusual superstitions, and a long history of suffering and triumph. When you read this book, you will learn more about these things. For example, why do Albanians leave their homes at twilight to walk on the roads of their towns? Why are scarecrows and teddy bears usually found impaled beside construction sites? How do Albanians say yes and no with body language? Why does the father of a bride give her groom a bullet sheathed in straw at the wedding ceremony? Who is Enver Hoxha, and how did he shape the country? These, and a lot of other interesting questions will be answered in this book, set with colorful pictures which will lead the reader on an unforgettable journey through this little-known but amazing country.
  • Meerkats: Standing Sentries of the Mongoose Family

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 22, 2015)
    Meerkats are small burrowing animals that belong to the mongoose family. If you think you don’t know what a meerkat looks like, just think of the cartoon character Timon, from the Lion King. Meerkats are famous for their standing on 2 hind legs like they are on sentry duty. As a matter of fact, standing meerkats ARE on sentry duty. These are the ones assigned to look out for predators and inform others if the coast is clear. There are a lot of things to learn about a meerkat in this book. You will learn about why they have black fur around their eyes. You will learn about what they eat. Hakuna matata, remember? It means no worries for the rest of your days. Because indeed, meerkats find an abundance of food under the desert sand. What are meerkat predators and how do meerkats warn each other? How do they protect themselves from these predators? Where do meerkats live? How do they take care of their young? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in this book. Read to learn more about this amazing animal. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful photos of the meerkat in the African grasslands. These pictures will help especially young children imagine the life of the meerkat in the wild to aid them in understanding this creature better.
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