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Books with author L.T. Martin

  • Rush to Destiny: Edward Fitzgerald Beale American Hero

    L. J. Martin

    Paperback (Wolfpack Publishing, Dec. 11, 2012)
    Edward Fitzgerald Beale was the quintessential American hero. No one did more for the American people or the American landscape than did Ned Beale. He crossed the country horseback 13 times, was the hero of the Battle of San Pasqual, fought the slave trade, carried the first proof of the California gold strike to Congress, lead the great camel expedition, built the first transcontinental wagon road, kept California in the Union, and so much more, ending his career as Minister to Austria Hungary, the most powerful empire in the world at the time. Beale was friends with Grant, Sherman, Stockton, Carson, Fremont, and on and on. Don't miss this true tale, written in novel format, of America's most unsung hero.
  • Rhinos: Horned Beast of the African Grasslands

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 22, 2014)
    Every animal is unique. Every animal has characteristics in them that makes them truly special. The Rhinoceros, or Rhino is one such animal. The Rhino is known for its huge body, some armored skin, and most especially for its horns. There are different types of Rhinos, depending on color, types of horns, and body features. As you read this book, you will discover many amazing things about the Rhino. Questions your children might have asked will be answered. Questions like, “What do Rhinos eat?”, “How long do they live?”, “Why do they have horns?”, and many other questions will be answered. To top it off, every fact in this book is accompanied by colorful pictures to create an image in your children’s mind that will aid them in understanding more about the Rhino! Buy this book and let your children marvel at the amazing facts they can learn from reading this!
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  • Cheetahs: The Swiftest 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 amazed to find out that the cheetah is very different from other members of the big cat family. What are these differences? 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.
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  • Chipmunks: North American Nut-Eating Rodents

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 2, 2015)
    Who would ever forget the lovable singing trio of Alvin, Simon and Theodore, popularly known as Alvin and the Chipmunks? They are well known for their high-pitched voices which are the sounds that real chipmunks make. Chipmunks make high pitched sounds like chirping birds and they use this as their defense against their predators or when looking for a mate. But this is not the only sound they make. Find out more in this wonderful book designed to give you interesting facts about the life of a chipmunk. How are chipmunks and squirrels related? What do they eat? Why are chipmunks’ cheeks so chubby? Who are their predators? Are there other kinds of chipmunks? Where can we find chipmunks in the world? These and other questions will be answered in this book. Learn about the two types of burrows that chipmunks make and why they are built that way. In this book you will learn much more about a chipmunk’s life and their peculiar habits. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful pictures of chipmunks in their habitat. With these, readers will get to know the kind of environment they live in. This will help the readers understand the life of a chipmunk much better as they create real images in their minds.
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  • Cheetahs: The Fastest Cats on the Planet

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 20, 2015)
    Cheetahs are amazing animals. They belong to the cat family. As you read this book, you will be amazed to find out that the cheetah is very different from other members of the big cat family. What are these differences?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.
  • The how and why wonder book of magnets and magnetism

    Martin L Keen

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, March 15, 1963)
    Excellent explanations with black and white and also color illustrations throughout. 48 pages. Generous page size -- Approx. 7 7/8" x 10 1/2".
  • Sea Otters: Seafarers of the Weasel Family

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 23, 2016)
    Sea otters are cute looking, furry brown floatable and heavy species of otter. They are said to be able to float on water all day that even without having to go on land, they can survive. They are the smallest marine mammals and they belong to the weasel family. In this book you will learn many amazing facts about the sea otter. You will learn their peculiar physical features. You will know why they have very thick fur and why they need to groom themselves regularly. You will learn what they eat and what they drink. It is amazing how they can drink the ocean’s salty water. This book will tell you how. How do sea otters get their food? Do they use tools for hunting? Are they social animals? How do they take care of their young? Why do female otters’ noses bleed during the mating season? Who are their predators? What is a sea otter raft? Who are their nearest relatives? These questions and more will all be answered in this book. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful photos of the sea otter in its natural habitat. The mental picture drawn in our minds will help us better understand them.
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  • Flamingos: The Bright Pink Dancing Birds

    M Martin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 7, 2017)
    In many countries all over the world, people enjoy watching flamingos as they move gracefully in the warm lowlands, searching for the food they enjoy: shrimp, small fish and mollusks. Flamingos have been loved for generations because of their long, slender legs, their flexible necks and the pretty pink color they are found in most of the time. However, there are more to these beautiful birds than just their shapes and colors. In this book, you can learn all about flamingos, from the way they eat, the reason why they are pink, orange or red, how they socialize and so much more. The facts about flamingos, along with the 20 bright pictures, will give you a deep understanding of these stunning birds.
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  • Goodnight, Wild Africa: Bedtime Storybook with African Animals and Rhymes for Children

    L.T. Martin

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 9, 2019)
    Go To Bed and Say Goodnight with the Wild Animals of Africa!A Rhyming and Read-Aloud Storybook with African Beasts of the Wild!Let these beautiful and exotic African animals help lull your children to sleep. From camels to elephants and giraffes to lions, these mystical beasts settle in nice and tight to bid you all a sweet goodnight.A perfect bedtime story for preschoolers and kindergartners to learn and follow along.A Book Full of Beautiful Illustrations and Catchy Wordplay!Read along with your children using cute words that rhyme and flow like day into night. Share the beautiful pictures together as you watch these animals say goodnight to the hot African sun and hello to the glowing full moon and twinkling stars.Are you ready to make bedtime reading exciting and magical with your kids?Create bedtime fun and wild exploration with these African animals by buying a book sure to make sleep time exciting and memorable. Click above and start reading tonight!
  • Young Indiana Jones and the Tomb of Terror

    Les Martin

    Paperback (Random House Childrens Books, July 1, 1990)
    In 1913 in Luxor, Egypt, an ancient ring leads Indy to a hidden tomb and into terrifying adventures with a German archaeologist.
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  • Lions: Powerful Kings of the Wild

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 20, 2015)
    The Lion King is, undoubtedly, one of the most loved cartoons films of all time. In this movie we are given a glimpse of the life that lions live. There is a king, a group of females and their cubs living in the Pridelands. We know how they look - the male king with his peculiar mane and the females, without. Their enemy? The hyenas!Have you ever wondered if this movie has actually pictured the real life of lions in the wild? This book gives us full information on a lion's characteristics and the life that they live. Learn about the pride. Learn about the nomad lions. Learn about what they do during the day. Learn about a lot more from this book.Are hyenas really a lion's enemy? What do they eat? How do they find food? Do they drink plenty of water? These questions and more will be answered in this book.What's more, this book is full of brightly colored photos which will help your children create images in their minds to help them better understand the lion.
  • Jaguars: He That Kills with One Leap

    M Martin

    language (, Jan. 17, 2017)
    The Jaguar is a very powerful cat. The very term Jaguar, or Yaguar in the native tongue, literally means, 'he that kills with one leap.'And indeed, with a single leap and a crushing bite to the head, the jaguar is able to kill its prey. Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas. They look exactly like leopards except for some minor differences. To be able to tell one from the other you just need to look at the rosette patterns on their fur. Although no two jaguars have the same rosette pattern, all jaguars have a spot in the middle of the rosette, while leopards have none. In this book you will learn many amazing facts about the jaguar. Learn about their ways, what they eat, how they hunt and kill their prey. Learn about their social life, how they care for their young, and how they protect their territories. This book also contains more than 20 colorful pictures of the jaguar in its natural habitat. A picture of this animal will make you understand why people see them as a symbol of royalty, strength, and beauty.