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Books with author F.R. Martin

  • Zebras: Striped Wild Horses of Africa

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Zebras are well known for their black and white stripes. But did you know that no two zebras’ stripes are the same? There are 3 kinds of zebras known in the African jungles and each of them have peculiar stripe designs on their bodies. Read this book to learn more about the types of stripes that each of these zebra families have, and how these stripes actually help them in their survival. In this book you will learn many wonderful and amazing facts about the zebra. You will learn more about their habits, what they eat, how they sleep, how they communicate with each other and how they protect themselves from predators. How do zebras take care of their young? What is a zebra harem and a zebra herd? Why is it that zebras migrate to other lands with other animals? Why do they groom each other? These questions and more will be answered in this book. In this book you will also find more than 20 colorful photos of the zebra in its habitat. These photos will help small children understand the life of a zebra better.
  • Bobcats: Bob-tailed Cats of North America

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 16, 2017)
    The bobcat looks very similar to a house cat except that it is a lot bigger - about twice the size. An overgrown house cat you might call it. Have you ever wondered why this cat is called a bobcat? It is because of its short tail. In other words, bobbed. So, bobcats are actually bob-tailed cats.Bobcats belong to the lynx family, which is also part of the bigger cat family. They are found in North America and Mexico. They are known to survive different types of climates. They are also very fierce and can take down big prey twice their size.In this book you will learn many more interesting things about the bobcat. You will learn about their hunting skills which are truly amazing. You will learn about their habits and their social life. Are bobcats friendly with their kind? Where do they live? What do they eat? What are their predators? Are they endangered? What types of animals are they related to? These questions and more will all be answered in this book.This book also contains more than 20 photographs of the bobcat in its natural habitat. Reading this book while looking at the images will help the reader understand what the bobcat is really like.
  • Pandas: The Large Bear Cats

    M Martin

    language (, March 24, 2015)
    Pandas are those cute black and white bears which look almost like the stuffed toys we see in toy stores. Their faces resemble that of a raccoon while their bodies look like bears, that is why the nickname “large bear cat” was given to them. These bears are only found in China and it is a well known fact that pandas love eating bamboo.But what other things do we know about the panda? This book will help you discover the many amazing traits and habits that this animal has. You might have unanswered questions about the panda. Why is it commonly called a “giant” panda? If they are bears, do they also hibernate during the winter? Do they just eat bamboo and nothing else? Are they friendly or shy animals? Do they move fast or slow? Do they attack? Are there predators that feed on pandas? How do they take care of their young? What is a red panda? You might have asked any one of these questions. By reading this book you will find the answers to these questions and many other interesting and amusing facts about pandas. This book also contains many beautiful photos of the panda in the forests of China. These pictures will help your children understand more about the life of the panda in the wild.
  • Foxes: The Sly Red Creatures

    M Martin

    eBook (, May 11, 2015)
    The Red Fox is just one of several different types of true foxes in the world. They have the most numbers and they can be found in almost every continent of the world, from the desserts to the polar regions. Red Foxes belong to the dog family, like the wolf, but smaller than the wolf. There are a lot of other types of true foxes and other types of fox-like animals that are not classified as true foxes.Red foxes are called such because of their color. Their physical features include short ears, long legs and they are known to have very bushy tails. Their tails are used to communicate with each other and to give them perfect balance.Read this book to learn more amazing facts about the red fox. There are interesting things to know about what they eat, their hunting styles and their family life.Many of the questions you have about red foxes will be answered. Questions like: Where do they live? Are they social animals like wolves who belong to a pack? How do they take care of their young? What are the other different types of foxes? What are vulpes? What are their predators?This book also contains more than 20 beautiful photos of the red fox in its environment. These picture will help children have a good image of what the red fox is like and it will help them to appreciate this animal more.
  • Johnny Graphic and the Etheric Bomb

    D. R. Martin

    Paperback (Conger Road Press, June 30, 2012)
    Ghost assassins are coming for Johnny Graphic’s sister. Because of something they believe she knows. Something big. Very big. But how can Johnny, Zenith’s youngest news photographer, save his big sister? After all, he’s just a kid with a camera.What begins with a brutal attack in a far-away city mushrooms into a plot that could end the world. With a little help from his friends—living and dead—Johnny plays a key role in protecting his beloved hometown from utter destruction.Johnny’s adventures take him and his press camera across the continent and halfway around the world—seeking out answers to the ghost conspiracy that threatens everyone. And what he discovers only scratches the surface. Saving Zenith from getting blown up is just the beginningThis richly atmospheric, action-packed first novel in the Johnny Graphic Trilogy gives you ghosts like you’ve never seen before. Ghosts that are creatures of science, not fantasy. Ghosts that are productive members of society. Ghosts that are good and evil. Ghosts that will terrify you, move you, and delight you. “A strong pick for young adult readers, highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review“[Martin] does for ghosts what Asimov did for robots.” —Top 50 Amazon Reviewer“A pulp-inspired romp with a unique take on ghosts and zombies. My son loved this book and looks forward to the sequel.” —Reads4Tweens
  • Endsville

    S. R. Martin

    Paperback (Point, March 1, 2000)
    Zac is on his own in a world forever altered by violence. But he's come too far and fought too hard to give up now. The end is near. . . Zac may have found his way out of Tank world, but the way of life he once knew is gone forever. Creatures with skin grown over helmets rule through destruction. Survivors battle over the only remaining water supply. Strangers with nothing in common but their roots must band together. Only unification can save them. FEAR=DEATH
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  • Ostriches: Largest Birds in the Planet

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 11, 2017)
    Have you ever wondered if ostriches really bury their heads under the sand when they are afraid? I am sure you have seen pictures or perhaps seen in some cartoons how this is so. Is this true or just a myth? Read this book to find out the answer and to learn more about the ostrich. In this book you will learn a lot of things about the ostrich. We all know what an ostrich looks like. They are huge birds with black feathers, a long neck and long legs. But did you know that ostriches are birds that can’t fly? Find out the reasons why. Also learn how an ostrich can balance with thin legs. Learn about what they eat, how they live, and how they take care of their young. This book will answer many questions about the ways of an ostrich. Why do both parents take turns sitting on their eggs? What are their predators? How do they protect themselves against their predators? Why are they very useful to farmers? What kinds of birds are they related to? This book also contains more than 20 colorful pictures of the ostrich in its natural habitat. These pictures will help children learn about the ostrich better.
  • Tankworld

    S. R. Martin

    Paperback (Point, March 1, 2000)
    Edie and Zac find themselves in a strange world where children live underground, men ride huge dogs, and feral pigs hunt everyone
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  • Vultures: High Gliding Scavengers

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 9, 2016)
    We are all too familiar with these birds of prey. They are the ones we see hovering above an animal that has been killed by its predator, and after its killers have left, they swoop down to finish the meal. We might think that vultures are gross because they like to finish up rotting dead meat. But, in truth, vultures help the environment at lot because although they are scavengers, they are also garbage keepers who make sure the environment is clean by finishing the dead animal up. If we look at them this way, then we can be thankful that there are vultures on our planet. In this book you will learn many interesting and amazing things about the vulture. You will learn why the vulture has short feathers on its head and neck. You will learn how they eat dead carcasses and what they do to protect themselves from the bacteria from rotting meat. You will learn about the different types of vultures. Reading this book will open your mind up to the wonderful world of vultures. This book will also help you answer questions about vultures. Where do they live? How can they glide so beautifully in the air? Why do they not get sick eating rotten food? Are they social animals? How do they take care of their young? Do they have predators and how do they protect themselves? Are they endangered? These questions and more will be answered in this book. You will also find more than 20 colorful photos of the vulture in its natural habitat. Seeing these photos will help the young reader understand the vulture and its amazing ways.
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  • Chimpanzees: The Smartest Primates on the Planet

    M Martin

    eBook (, May 12, 2015)
    Chimpanzees belong to the ape family. Some say that they are the closest to looking like humans. Chimpanzees have their own unique features and behaviors and that is what makes them an interesting and amazing animal to learn about.Some of the interesting things about the chimpanzee is their knack for grooming each other. If you have seen them in zoos you will find them cleaning each other’s hair. It is said that grooming helps to build stronger relationships among chimpanzees.Did you know that chimpanzees are intelligent and know how to use different types of tools? Did you know that chimpanzee friends have a way of showing their love and affection? Do you know where chimpanzees sleep? Do you know what their favorite food is? Do they have predators? What is a bonobo? These questions and more will all be answered in this amazing book.Learn more about the chimpanzee, how they live in groups and how they raise their families. Learn the different facial expressions they make. Learn what a chimp community is like.This books also comes with more than 20 colorful pictures of chimpanzees in their home environment. These pictures will leave an impression in children’s minds that will help them learn about the chimpanzee better.
  • Zebras: Striped Wild Horses of Africa

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 1, 2015)
    Zebras are well known for their black and white stripes. But did you know that no two zebras’ stripes are the same? There are 3 kinds of zebras known in the African jungles and each of them have peculiar stripe designs on their bodies. Read this book to learn more about the types of stripes that each of these zebra families have, and how these stripes actually help them in their survival. In this book you will learn many wonderful and amazing facts about the zebra. You will learn more about their habits, what they eat, how they sleep, how they communicate with each other and how they protect themselves from predators. How do zebras take care of their young? What is a zebra harem and a zebra herd? Why is it that zebras migrate to other lands with other animals? Why do they groom each other? These questions and more will be answered in this book. In this book you will also find more than 20 colorful photos of the zebra in its habitat. These photos will help small children understand the life of a zebra better.
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  • Chimpanzees: The Smartest Primates on the Planet

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 14, 2015)
    Chimpanzees belong to the ape family. Some say that they are the closest to looking like humans. Chimpanzees have their own unique features and behaviors and that is what makes them an interesting and amazing animal to learn about. Some of the interesting things about the chimpanzee is their knack for grooming each other. If you have seen them in zoos you will find them cleaning each other’s hair. It is said that grooming helps to build stronger relationships among chimpanzees. Did you know that chimpanzees are intelligent and know how to use different types of tools? Did you know that chimpanzee friends have a way of showing their love and affection? Do you know where chimpanzees sleep? Do you know what their favorite food is? Do they have predators? What is a bonobo? These questions and more will all be answered in this amazing book. Learn more about the chimpanzee, how they live in groups and how they raise their families. Learn the different facial expressions they make. Learn what a chimp community is like. This books also comes with more than 20 colorful pictures of chimpanzees in their home environment. These pictures will leave an impression in children’s minds that will help them learn about the chimpanzee better.
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