Books with author Marjorie Newman

Who can stand upright like a person?Who smells honey from miles away?Who builds a nest in the trees?The moon bear!With their big round ears, moon-shaped crescents, and irresistible personalities, there is plenty to love about moon bears. Full of fascinating facts, this book is brought to life with stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Mark Newman.

368 square miles of remote moorland, ancient woodlands, deep valleys, boot-sucking bogs...and uncompromising granite. Welcome to Dartmoor - one of Britain’s most mysterious and untamed landscapes.Mark Newman was by no means an expert when it came to outdoor pursuits - but he considered himself a competent camper and hiker. That was until he set out on a two-week, solo trek across Dartmoor, for his first taste of wild camping, carrying a bulging 85-litre backpack - and fire in his equally-bulging belly.From tor-hopping to storm-chasing, ghost-hunting to horse-whispering, follow Mark in this intimate account of his adventure, featuring original photography, as he discovers this wondrous slice of England.Along the way Mark shares his musings on such topics as unusual dieting methods, the impending technology apocalypse and how NOT to butcher a pig's head. When he's not distracting himself with such thoughts, he battles parasites, sunburn, navigational blunders and extreme animal encounters, immersing himself into the seductive landscape to ultimately triumph on Dartmoor.Well, sort of...

Environmental superhero Billy Cooper, the Sooper Yooper, needs help protecting the Great Lakes from the growing number of invasive species. Since he can't clone himself, he does something even cooler. He assembles a team of super scientists to aid him in his quest to safeguard the world's largest freshwater system from sea lamprey, zebra mussels, Asian carp and other alien invaders. Inspired by the world of real-life scientists, Sooper Yooper: The Quest of the Blue Crew is the first sequel to the children's book created by artist Mark Heckman and writer Mark Newman. Like Sooper Yooper: Environmental Defender, this book presents an entertaining and engaging examination of the ecological dangers that threaten the Great Lakes.

Who can stand upright like a person?Who smells honey from miles away?Who builds a nest in the trees?The moon bear!With their big round ears, moon-shaped crescents, and irresistible personalities, there is plenty to love about moon bears. Full of fascinating facts, this book is brought to life with stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Mark Newman.

Cuthburt the Strong, a very bold and brave lion, is king of the forest. But Cuthburt has a little secret, and he's afraid that if the other animals find out about it, they might not think he's so strong and brave. Then one day, when disaster strikes, Cuthburt discovers that you can't be big and strong all the time—and that when you're not, your friends will still be there for you. Writer and illustrator team Mariorie Newman and Peter Bowman, who produced the delightful Is That What Friends Do? are reunited in this comforting little tale of friendship and special secrets.

Monkey and Elephant decide to be friends, but the path to true friendship is sometimes a bumpy one—especially when one friend is just a little thoughtless. Will Monkey and Elephant ever make a team? Will they discover what it is that friends do? This is another instructive, reassuring tale for young children from the author and illustrator of The King and the Cuddly.

Tom's new baby brother comes with a lot of surprises.When Tom's mother brings home a new baby brother, things start changing for Tom. Not only is the baby in his crib, but Mom and Dad never have time to read to him, go to the park, or play games. Tom gets very angry at all these changes, but his parents help him to see how much Tom and the baby have in common.For every child that has had a difficult time adjusting to a new baby, Marjorie Newman shows that a little bit of understanding can go a long way. Ken Wilson-Max's simple paintings illustrate the true excitement and sweetness of a new baby.