Books with author Martin Matje

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Just 50 miles off the coast of southeastern United States are the islands of the Bahamas. These islands are known to the world as a great vacation destination; with their beautiful beaches and tropical weather, everyone wants to come here and enjoy this paradise! However, there is so much more on these islands that first meets the eye. Did you know that there are so many exotic animals on these islands? Or that pirates used to bury their treasure here? Did you know that the people of the Bahamas used to be slaves? Or that Christopher Columbus actually landed on the Bahamas? There is so much to learn about the Bahamas, and we will learn it all in this book! These facts come along with a bunch of vivid pictures that will really take you on a trip to these beautiful islands!

Dominating the southern half of South America is the beautiful country of Argentina. Everyone has heard of this country before, but not everyone really knows what it is truly like here. Have you ever wondered what makes this country so beautiful? Where the people of Argentina came from? What they like to eat and how they like to dress? Have you ever wondered which animals roam this part of the world? Or what the end of the world looks like? In this book, we will answer all of these questions and so much more about this incredibly unique and interesting country. Along with these facts come bright pictures that really capture the beauty of this amazing country.

Warthogs belong to the pig family. You can easily believe that when you see one. They are called warthogs because of the bumps on their faces that look like warts. The difference from the common pig is that warthogs have two sets of tusks. What are these tusks for? Find out by reading this book filled with amazing facts about the warthog. You might be familiar with an adorable warthog cartoon character named Pumbaa. The question is, are warthogs really like this creature that we all love? Read this book so you can find out for yourself. Learn more about the warthog. Learn what the warts are for. Learn where they dwell, what they eat and what their social characteristics are. Are warthogs social creatures? Do they live together or are they solitary ones? How do they protect themselves against predators? How do they take care of their young? These questions and more will be answered for you in this book. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful photos of the warthog in its habitat. These pictures will help children create an image in their mind that will help them understand this amazing animal.

Grizzly bears belong to the brown bear family. There are many species of brown bear which includes the black bear and also the polar bear. These bears are called grizzlies because of the white tips on their fur which make the fur look grizzled. Grizzly bears have a peculiar hump on their back. They are tall and heavy. They cannot see very well. That is why they have to use their sense of smell to find food and avoid their enemies. In this book you will learn more about the grizzly bear. You will learn that these bears are actually very athletic. You will learn what types of food they eat and how they get their food. You will learn about their social life and how they take care of their cubs. Do grizzly bears have predators? Do they really sleep all throughout winter? Are they fierce animals? Do they attack humans at sight? Are they endangered? These questions and more will be answered in this book. There are also more than 20 colored photos of the grizzly bear in its natural habitat. These photos will help young children create a vivid image of the grizzly bear that will help them in understating the life of this amazing animal.