New Release Books by Ruth Martin

Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in this beautiful encyclopedia, featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we''re affecting their lives and habitats.

Rap and Write Tutoring Books 1 and 2 teach letter formation and sounds in a systematic manner. It''s unique. Letters are grouped into: 8 circle letters, 5 "hop to the top" tall letters, 12 "hop to the top short letters, and the exercise letter e. Young students quickly master the logic of learning "how to" place letters on paper. They immediately apply these skills into sounding out words, story writing and spelling in Books 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Rap and Write Tutoring Program Book 6 includes spelling. The spelling lesson words are the MOST COMMON WORDS USED IN WRITING. Words are grouped to show patterns. There are "hard-to-spell" word charts. There''s a variety of spelling activities. Spelling complements story writing in Book 3. Spelling lessons are scripted and accommodate all Grades Pre-K - Grade 3.

A raven transports Sheila, Stephen and Molly into a mysterious and dangerous world, where humans can change into fearsome animals at will, where magic is real, where lethal pythons, fiery phoenixes, menacing sorcerers, and vicious panthers, pervade – and where the elements of fire, wind and water can be controlled through spells and magic…even in the darkest of dungeons.

The Rap and Write Tutoring Program, Books 1 - 6, include story writing. Book 4, Vocabulary Writing Words Dictionary provides common writing words. In addition, teacher and student add special words that are frequently used in writing. It''s a great resource for vocabulary building skills.

Luna, who loves to look at the moon, wonders where it goes during the day.

Based on research over a six-year period into three age groups of women, this important new study offers in depth analysis for the first time of the experience of expatriate Japanese wives living temporarily in the United Kingdom. It focuses on the roles of the ‘housewife’ in the context of the changing status of women in contemporary Japan.

How did Pluto stop being a planet? Are there other planets in space that could have life on them? This new series explores the cutting edge of popular science subjects - the place where theories are developed and discoveries made! Children will find out about the theories that explain some of the most interesting questions about space, and learn how to evaluate them. With hands-on novelties, funny artwork and light-hearted, informative text, this is the perfect book for budding astronomers, astrophysicists and cosmologists! AUTHOR: Ruth Martin has been an editor and author of children''s books for many years. Nick Maland won the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book ''Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide'', the V&A illustration award for ''You''ve Got Dragons'', and the Society of Illustrators Silver Medal for ''Snip Snap! What''s That?'' His first book, ''Welcome Night'', was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Best Newcomer Award. Illustrated

Introducing two more books in the LITTLE EXPLORERS series, an interactive nonfiction series for curious youngsters. With more than 30 flaps, OUTER SPACE provides little ones with hands-on fun! OUTER SPACE is a lively introduction to the world of outer space, where children can lift the flaps to learn about all about what''s beyond our earth. Young readers will be amazed as they find out how black holes work, the environments of planets in different universes, how we landed on the moon, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

Little Explorers is a new first-information series for curious youngsters. W ith sturdy flaps to lift on every page, little ones can have hands-on fun discovering the amazing w orld w e live in. My Amazing Body is a lively introduction to the human body, w here children can lift the flaps to find out w hat goes on under their skin. Young readers w ill be amazed as they find out how the brain w orks, w hat happens to a mouthful of food, how fast our fingernails grow , and w hat breathing is all about.

Nothing to do on rainy days? Meet Little Duckling - as soon as he hatches, he has plans to explore but they are thwarted as it starts to rain. Luckily all his baby animal friends have lots of fun ideas for rainy days.

Introducing Little Explorers-a new, interactive nonfiction series for curious youngsters. With more than 60 flaps to lift, MY AMAZING BODY provides little ones with hands-on fun. MY AMAZING BODY is a lively introduction to the human body, where children can lift the flaps to find out what goes on under their skin. Young readers will be amazed as they find out how the brain works, what happens to a mouthful of food, how fast our fingernails grow, how we breathe, and much, much more. This book features over 60 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

Patch the puppy lives on Ivy Farm. He''s a boisterous scamp, always on the lookout for fun. Join Patch as you lift the gatefold flaps to change the pictures, helping him meet a whole host of baby animal friends for some farmyard frolics.

Pop-ups and sound introduce some of the baby animals that live on a farm, including ducklings, piglets, and lambs.

Five spectacular spreads feature 3-D lenticular pop-ups that fly off the pages and shimmer in the light, showcasing incredible insects and bejeweled bugs in their natural habitats.

On the threshold of the 20th Century, Melkon Jenanyan sits alone in a room in the heart of Philadelphia. An intense and stubborn Christian Minister, and the one who must secure their family legacy, he has to make a decision. Will he further complicate his strained marriage by returning to the heart of the Ottoman Empire - as a targeted Christian minority in a Muslim land? The crux of his life''s meaning hangs in the balance as he struggles to choose between family or his life''s work, peace or a potential war zone. Will he find salvation as a martyr to save his people, or will he choose to save himself?

Santa Claus and his elves have a great deal of work to do in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, and the reader can see tasks being completed by pulling tabs to change the pictures. Full color.

Introducing Little Explorers—a new, interactive nonfiction series for curious youngsters. With more than 60 flaps to lift, ON THE MOVE provides little ones with hands-on fun. ON THE MOVE is a friendly introduction to the world of vehicles, from cars and trucks to trains, planes, and boats. Kids can lift the flaps to peek inside engines, look inside trucks, and check out the inner workings of a double-decker bus. This book features over 60 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

Introducing two more books in the LITTLE EXPLORERS series, an interactive nonfiction series for curious youngsters. With more than 30 flaps, THE ANIMAL WORLD provides little ones with hands-on fun! THE ANIMAL WORLD is a lively introduction to all types of animals, where children can lift the flaps to learn about all types of amazing animals and the environments they live in. Young readers will be amazed as they find out all about the fastest animals in the world, the rarest animals in the wild, animals living in the deepest parts of the ocean, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

Go on an adventure into the world of bugs and get up close to beetles, spiders, grasshoppers, dragonflies and butterflies. This fun pop-up book is ideal to share together, and inquisitive children will love discovering jaw-dropping facts about all things creepy and crawly.

Luna, who loves to look at the moon, wonders where it goes during the day.

This title for toddlers tells the story of a goldfish who escapes his bowl and has a big adventure. He shoots down pipes, surfs on waves and even swims nervously through shipwrecks Little ones learning to vocalise will love to try the fun sound-words on each page, and simple first concepts are introduced with opposites appearing on every spread.

This series lets toddlers enjoy the delights of learning to do things by themselves.

This series lets toddlers enjoy the delights of learning to do things by themselves.

This title is part of a series of bold, graphic books for toddlers. It tells the story of a balloon floating away from the park and off on an adventure. It floats over the sea, gets caught on a rushing fire engine and even goes into space Little ones learning to vocalise will love to try the fun sound-words on each page, and simple first concepts are introduced with every spread themed with a different colour.

A hermit crab has outgrown his shell and explores the ocean in search of a new home. He looks everywhere, but no home is right for him. That''s until he plucks up the courage to ask a wise old conch - and finds it''s nothing but an empty shell, the perfect new home.

Poor Penguin is bored at the South Pole. His friends come to his aid building swings, sleighs and slides to show Penguin how much fun can be had in the snow.

(Vocal Score). French/English. Translated by Martin.

The Reindeer''s have been hard at work pulling Santa''s sleigh. To celebrate another successful Christmas, they through a party as a surprise for Santa.

Dive underwater to discover a tropical reef, the icy waters of the Poles and even what goes on in your own garden pond. Find out how many teeth a great white shark has, stroke an otter''s fur and learn all about metamorphosis as you follow the life of a frog.

This sunset memorial guest book is perfect for the funeral and/or wake of a loved one. It has a thoughtful interior which has many features including: A place to insert a special photograph, with space for information and arrangements Lots of pages for guest contact details and memories or thoughts A section at the back for details of letters and cards received A sturdy hardcover design measuring 7" x 10" 100 pages to hold information Paperback option available