Books with author Martin Matje

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.

The crocodile must be one of the scariest looking animals in the planet. With its sharp teeth and armor-like scales, you wouldn't want to be found in a crocodile's pathway especially when it is hungry! But what is a crocodile really like? It is really fierce? Do they really attack animals larger than they are or even humans? Read this book and find out amazing facts about this creature.There are also a lot of amusing things you will learn about the crocodile in this book. Did you know that there are times that crocs, as they are nicknamed, open their mouths wide to cool themselves? Why is this so? Did you know that they sometimes eat stones? Did you know that a mother crocodile can lay eggs as many as 90 at a time? Did you know that there are different types of crocodiles in different locations in the world?Learn about all these facts in this book. Learn about the uses of their body parts. Learn about how they catch their food. Learn about how mother crocodiles take care of their young. Learn all these things and much more.To add life to the information, colored photos are included which will also help the reader visualize the creature in his thoughts and thus help in learning more about it.

The crocodile must be one of the scariest looking animals on the planet. With its sharp teeth and armor-like scales, you wouldn't want to be found in a crocodile's pathway especially when it is hungry! But what is a crocodile really like? It is really fierce? Do they really attack animals larger than they are or even humans? Read this book and find out amazing facts about this creature. There are also a lot of amusing things you will learn about the crocodile in this book. Did you know that there are times that crocs, as they are nicknamed, open their mouths wide to cool themselves? Why is this so? Did you know that they sometimes eat stones? Did you know that a mother crocodile can lay eggs as many as 90 at a time? Did you know that there are different types of crocodiles in different locations in the world? Learn about all these facts in this book. Learn about the uses of their body parts. Learn about how they catch their food. Learn about how mother crocodiles take care of their young. Learn all these things and much more. To add life to the information, colored photos are included which will also help the reader visualize the creature in his thoughts and thus help in learning more about it.

In the cool waters of the deep oceans all over the world, a dangerous and magnificent creature lurks and waits for its prey. This creature, known as the great white shark, is the largest predator of the ocean. It is known to feed on meat such as sea birds, turtles, otters, dolphins, and even some types of whales. The great white shark is indeed an interesting as well as dangerous animal. In this book, you will learn many facts that will lead to a deeper understanding of this fierce and beautiful creature. You will learn about how they hunt and how they communicate. You will learn about their amazing senses. You will also learn about their relatives and their young. Along with these facts, you can enjoy the 20 stunning color pictures of the sharks themselves in this book. While you read and study the pictures, you will learn all there is to know about great whites and how they live.

It may be somewhat shocking to learn what humans have in common with other primates. These primates have hands and feet, shoulders and hips, and unlike most animals and mammals who rely on their sense of smell, the arrangement of a primate's brain is like a human's, which relies on sight and social order. This means that Apes and humans and monkeys are all classified as primates. But in contrast to the evolutionary theory which claims that we humans are genetically 95 to 99 percent close to Apes and monkeys, there is a massive difference in posture and locomotion alone. Humans' hair, nervous system, and way of communication, among other things, also separate them from these lesser types. Like the human race that is a class of its own with diverging traits, these lesser types also have their own varying qualities. After freeing you from these obscuring evolutionary beliefs that pester every serious reader studying or seeing a picture of an ape or a monkey, this book will help you classify the distinctive makeup of an orangutan. It will teach you how to tell a monkey from an ape. It will show you what characterizes an orangutan from the rest of the other primates. Who are their predators? How many species are there and how do they differ? What is their closest relative? Why are they becoming extinct? This and much more intriguing information that makes them stand out from the rest can be found in this book. Also included in the book are more than 20 descriptive photos which show the reader their unique color and help them visualize what it means to have a flange face. It will also give the reader a look into what is becoming an extinct species.

Landlocked deep in Central Asia is the colorful and diverse country of Afghanistan. While the world has heard much about the wars which have raged in its depths for decades, little is known about its other, brighter sides. For example, why is its traditional sport one of the most interesting in the world? What tourist spots have attracted visitors by the thousand to the country? Who is the Afghan Girl and why is she famous? What kinds of trees and flowers grow in the mountain ranges? All of these questions, and many more, will be answered in this book. Along with these facts are a set of colored pictures that will take the reader on a wonderful journey through this astonishing and diverse country.

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!

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.

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.

You can tell a walrus from a seal by the long tusks protruding from their mouth. It is said that these are actually teeth that the walrus uses to pull itself out of the water, to chip off ice and to protect itself from predators. Aside from this, we can tell a walrus by its huge, flabby body which is said to be made up of a thick layer of fat called blubber. Blubber helps walruses survive in cold temperatures. Interesting! If you want to learn more about the walrus, read this book and you will find many amazing facts about this animal that has the ability to survive in the icy cold arctic waters. Learn more about their physical features. Learn about their social life and how they take care of their young. Learn about the different sounds that they make. How much does a walrus weight? How big is it? What do walruses eat? How do they hunt for food? These questions and more will be answered in this book. Read this interesting book to find out. This book also comes with more than 20 colorful pictures of the walrus in its habitat. With these, readers will get to see what their environment looks like which will help them create amazing images in their minds. This will help readers understand more about the life of this arctic giant.