Books with author Tanya Turner

The Platypus maybe strange and unique looking but it is nevertheless a fascinating animal.It’s an animal that can be found on both land and in the water.As a mammal, it is also unique in its process of reproducing its offspring. Remember, mammals usually give birth (just as people give birth to human babies). But in the case of the platypus, it lays eggs (like birds – even though it’s not a bird).You will surely agree that the Platypus is a cute animal. Hey, if you think it’s cute in pictures, it’s even cuter live. It’s so cute, in fact, that it’s popularly used as a mascot.As friendly and lovable as these creatures are, however, they can be quite dangerous, too. They can produce venom with a special gland located at their ankles (only the males has venom) and they can use this venom to defend themselves. This is a very powerful venom, by the way, and can even kill dogs. Although their venom is not strong enough to kill a person, it can cause a lot of pain – pain that can last for days, weeks, or even months.Excited to learn more about the Platypus? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.

Do you love magic? Do you want to perform your own magical act?Harry Houdini is one of the most well-known illusionists and stunt performers of all time. He would perform dangerous acts in front of audiences who would pay to see his bravery and amazing magical skills. Houdini was particularly good at escape acts. He would trap himself in very risky and difficult conditions like being locked up, restrained, contained, hung upside down, put into tanks of water and even thrown overboard from a ship - situations that would seem impossible to escape from. And Harry would always manage to free himself and leave his audiences shocked and in awe.But who was Harry Houdini, the man who was so confident in his abilities he was willing to bet his life on it? In “Who was Harry Houdini?” you will find out about the man behind the curtain. You will discover about his early life, his family and his wife. You will also of course learn about his show stopping escape acts that had enchanted the world.Have a copy of this eBook and discover the life of the great Harry Houdini!

When people hear the name of Plato, a famous philosopher quickly comes to mind. Plato was a writer and a philosopher. Just like Socrates (his teacher) and Aristotle (his student), he was also instrumental in laying the foundations of Western philosophy.In “Who Was Plato?” discover his life and works and get inspiration and lessons from one of the greatest men who has ever lived. Have a copy and know more about Plato!

The Red Panda goes by a lot of names – such as Lesser Panda, Red Bear-Cat, Red Cat-Bear, and Fire Fox. It looks like different types of animals. It has some similarities with pandas, bears, cats, and foxes. The Red Panda is not related to cats or foxes. However, they really are distantly related to panda bears. It is actually a close relative of skunks and raccoons. Because of the color of its fur (which has some reddish colors), its most popular name is Red Panda. Its name is therefore descriptive of its appearance and nature. This cute animal is an endangered species, which mean they are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future. Excited to learn more about the Red Panda?

Did you know that there is a cat that lives in the desert? Yes, there is one and it is called a sand cat. A sand cat is not like the tabby cats or the domesticated cats you may have in your house.A sand cat is a beautiful creature that lives in the wild. Learn more about the amazing characteristics of the sand cat that helps it survive in the harsh weather condition of the desert and its unique animal behavior.'' Sand Cat: Do Your Kids Know This Animal? Amazing Creature Series '' is a wonderfully written book with cute sand cat pictures for your kids to discover more about this magnificent creature that lives in the desert. Have a copy of this book now and enjoy learning about the sand cats!

The inspiring life story of Jackie Robinson In “Who was Jackie Robinson?” follow the life of the first African American baseball player in the major league in the United States. Read about how his strength of character opened the doors and break the color barriers that was in place during his time. Discover his brilliant baseball career that spans 10 seasons with six World Series. Get a copy and learn more about one of the legends in baseball history!

The Eastern Long-Necked Turtle is a species of turtle, to be specific that of the Snake-Necked Turtle species. There are certain types of turtles that look like snakes because of their long necks, so, the Eastern Long-Necked Turtle falls in this category.Actually, Eastern Long-Necked Turtles also belong to a group of species called Side-Necked Turtle. The turtles that belong to this group pull their necks sideways instead of straightly pulling them back.You can only find Eastern Long-Necked Turtles in Australia. They are particularly found in Eastern Queensland – that’s why they’re called Eastern Long-Necked Turtles.Excited to learn more about the Eastern Long-Necked Turtle? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.

The Frilled-Neck Lizard is a species of lizard that goes by a lot of names – Frilled Lizard, Frilled Dragon, and Frilled Agama.The most accurate name for it, however, is Frilled-Neck Lizard because it’s a type of lizard that has a “frill” on its neck.While it obviously is not a dragon, it really does look like one – that’s why it’s also called Frilled Dragon.Since it also looks like an Agama Lizard (another species of lizard) with an additional part (its frill), it’s also referred to as Frilled Agama.For the Aussies, however, they simply call it “Frilly.” This lizard is in such an abundance in Australia that Australians have their own name for it.What’s a frill, anyway?This lizard’s frill around its neck looks a lot like a fan. It’s actually made up of skin that can be folded and opened (like a fan). While it’s usually folded against its body, the lizard opens it when it wants to.Excited to learn more about Frilled-Neck Lizards? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.

The Naked Mole Rat is exactly what it sounds like – it’s a species of rat belonging to the order of rodents, and it is called “naked” because it has very little hair, leaving its skin totally exposed. This animal is also called by other names, such as Sand Puppy and Desert Mole Rat. If you’ve seen newly born puppies, then you know that they somewhat look like a mouse or a rat, which is why it’s called a Sand Puppy. The sand part refers to the type of place they prefer to live in.Its other name, Desert Mole Rat, is easier to understand. Of course, they can be found in deserts, and the very nature of the animal called a mole is that they live underground – just like Naked Mole Rats.This animal is therefore very interesting because of its looks and its overall characteristics. Wouldn’t you like to know it better?Read on and you will find out how amazing Naked Mole Rats are.

There are many different types of bats – the fruit bat is just one of them. Isn’t that name a little cute for a bat? The fruit bat is also called a mega bat. Mega means big and this particular bat is bigger than ordinary bats. Since these bats look like foxes (without the wings) they are also called 5 flying foxes. Excited to learn more about the fruit bats? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about the fruit bats!

Are you familiar with the story of a man who had an apple fall on his head? It’s a known story of Isaac Newton, a great man of science. But do you know who Isaac Newton was? What were his scientific contributions?In “Who Was Isaac Newton?” by Tanya Turner learn why Isaac Newton is considered to be one of the most important scientists of all time. In fact, even for Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton was the smartest person that ever existed. His works made a great difference in the world we live today. Even though it’s been years since he made and discovered things, people are still learning from him and will continue to learn from him in the future. Download a copy and know more about Isaac Newton!