Books by Claudia Martin

Dinosaurs: Book and Fact Cards: 128-Page Book & 52 Fact Cards

by Clare Hibbert, Claudia Martin

Young readers can come face-to-face with fearsome dinosaurs in this wonderful book and card deck, presented in a sleek lidded box.

The comprehensive full-color book of dinosaur life combines jaw-dropping photo-realistic illustrations with easy-to-read text. It delves into some of the latest scientific thinking, making it a reliable reference guide to dinosaurs, flying reptiles, and other prehistoric animals.

The pack of 52 cards puts even more facts at your fingertips: one side introduces an animal family and the other gives quick stats on a particular species, from majestic sauropods to soaring pterosaurs and deep-diving ichthyosaurs. Both sides of the card include illustrations to bring the animals to life.

Together, the book and cards cover the wonders of prehistoric life and will enthrall any young paleontologist aged 8+.

Epic Myths for Fearless Girls (Inspiring Heroines)

by Claudia Martin

This beautifully illustrated anthology brings together a thrilling collection of 15 myths from around the world with inspiring heroines at their center.

Young readers will delight in the mighty goddesses and courageous heroines that star in these epic myths, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and award-winning children's illustrator Khoa Le. Follow the adventures of spirited Sedna, who protects the animals of the ocean, selfless Tanis who saved her villiage from a terrible monster and brave Japlo who outwitted a water spirit.

This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women from a range of cultures. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength.

Myths include:
• Freyja's Necklace (Norse)
• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)
• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)
• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt)
• Sedna of the Sea (Inuit)
• Pandora and the Jar (Greece)
• The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe, Native American)
• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai'i)
• The Trials of Étain (Ireland)

Featuring spectacular full-color illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers, this hardback makes a wonderful gift for children aged 7+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-color illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

The New Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia: Discover Animals, Space, Science, and the Human Body

by Claudia Martin

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The New Children's Encyclopedia: Science, Animals, Human Body, Space, and More! (Arcturus New Encyclopedias)

by Giles Sparrow, Claudia Martin, Claire Hibbert

This definitive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of knowledge, presented in an attractive jacketed hardcover format with gold foil embossing.

This beautifully designed book combines facts with stunning photographs, illustrations and diagrams in full-color. Covering space science, the animal kingdom, the human body and much more, this absolutely accessible guide is written with flair and clarity, functioning both as an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read.

Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge delves into:
• The worlds of science and technology
• Wildlife of land, air, and sea
• Space and the universe
• Our planet-including human and physical geography
• And so much more!

Supporting STEM learning, this encyclopedia is an an invaluable tool for discovering and understanding the world-and a must for every child's bookshelf. A brilliant guide for kids aged 8+.

The New Animal Encyclopedia: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Sea Creatures, and More! (Arcturus New Encyclopedias)

by Alex Woolf, Claudia Martin, Dr Michael Leach, Dr Meriel Lland, Claire Philip

Young animal lovers will relish every page of this beautifully designed hardback encyclopedia to the animal kingdom, which showcases some of the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures with full-color photography.

The New Animal Encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and awe-inspiring ideas with clarity and accuracy. From aardvarks to zebras, the wonders of nature spring to life, thanks to exceptional wildlife photography.

Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates, this hardback reference guide is perfect for introducing children to our planet's most extraordinary inhabitants. They will discover the eating habits of basking sharks, the habitats of green flying frogs, the vibrant plumage of a toucan, and so much more.

Every page is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more.

With a beautiful foil-accented cover design, this visual encyclopedia has a place on every young reader's bookshelf, and makes an ideal gift for any child aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

Children's Encyclopedia of Sharks (Arcturus Children's Reference Library)

by Claudia Martin

Dive into the extraordinary underwater domain of sharks with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with fascinating facts and eye-catching underwater photography.

This definitive guide to the world's most ferocious underwater predators delves into every aspect of their lives-their wide-ranging habitats, fascinating behaviors, powerful senses, and interactions with other species. Based on the latest research by marine biologists, it's the ultimate book of facts and statistics about these amazing apex predators.

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this title supports school learning and is ideal for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Children's First Space Encyclopedia (Arcturus First Encyclopedias)

by Claudia Martin

From the Moon to the furthest reaches of space, this extraordinary visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and eye-opening photography to inspire and intrigue young children.

Specially designed for the youngest of readers, this full-color hardback explains key concepts about our solar system, distant stars, and black holes. It features useful fact boxes to give key stats at a glance and extraordinary images of planets, galaxies, spacecraft, and astronauts.

Sections include:
• The Solar System
• The Universe
• Watching the Sky
• Missions to Space.

This comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to stars, planets, and astronauts for curious children aged 5+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: First Encyclopedias covers a variety of scientific topics, combining spectacular images with easy-to-understand facts, made fascinating to the youngest of readers.

The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs

by Claudia Martin

This jacketed hardcover reference book is the definitive guide to dinosaurs for kids, brought to life with breath-taking photo-realistic artworks of the Triassic, Cretaceous, Jurassic periods in full-color.

Young readers can come face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures to ever walk the earth, from Apatosaurus to Zuniceratops. Discover the lifestyles of real, living and breathing dinosaurs - their pack behaviors and hunting strategies; their nurturing and savage sides; their instincts and intelligence.

Revel in the majesty of migrating sauropods, and marvel at the might of the most powerful hunters ever to walk the Earth. Then take to skies and seas, soaring with pterosaurs and diving with ichtyosaurs.

Complex ideas are made simple by clear, easy-to-understand diagrams, fact-packed feature boxes, and ingenious infographics. A fantastic book for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors to present STEM topics with clarity, passion and intelligence. Each title brought to life by exceptional photography, illustrations and infographics.

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

by Claudia Martin

What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Rocks provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs.

Animals: Book and Fact Cards 128-Page Book and 52 Fact Cards

by Claudia Martin

Young readers can encounter some of the world's most incredible animals in this wonderful book and card deck, presented in a sleek lidded box.

The comprehensive book of animal life combines jaw-dropping natural history photography with easy-to-read text. It delves into some of the latest scientific thinking, making it a reliable reference guide to animals large and small.

The pack of 52 cards puts even more facts at your fingertips: one side introduces an animal family and the other gives quick stats on a particular species. Both sides of the card include photos for maximum animal identification.

Together, the book and cards cover the wonders of the natural kingdom and will enthrall any young zoologist aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Reference Kits are the perfect learning tool for children, complete with a reference guide and 52 fact cards presented in a lidded box. Filled with high-impact facts and memorable stats, they're an engaging, interactive way for children to explore topics from across science and natural history.

A to Z of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems

by Claudia Martin

Aspiring young geologists will enjoy learning about rocks, minerals, and gems from agate to zircon in this beautiful beginner’s encyclopedia that comes with a poster to help kids identify rocks and gems.

Did you know that rocks and minerals are all around us and often play a large part in our day-to-day lives? Or that metals like silver can be found in rocks, on their own, or mixed in with other minerals? Discover even more intriguing facts alongside engaging photos in this encyclopedia perfect for aspiring young geologists. The included poster also identifies various rocks and gems for quick reference. From agate to zircon, get digging and discover the world’s most amazing rocks, minerals, and gems in this A to Z guide.

Children's First Encyclopedia Discover an Amazing World of Knowledge

by Claudia Martin

Young readers are sure to be intrigued and inspired by this beautifully designed visual encyclopedia, which is packed with mind-expanding facts and eye-opening images.

A wide range of important subject areas are tackled in clear, easy-to-follow language, with each page unpacking key concepts in an accessible, compelling way.

Kids will delight in reading about other planets of the Solar System, discovering natural phenomena such as volcanoes, and exploring wild habitats populated by extraordinary creatures such as green flying frogs.

An excellent way to supplement school learning, and foster a fascination with knowledge in children aged 5+.

Money for Curious Kids An Illustrated Introduction to Spending and Saving, Finance, Economics--And More!

by Claudia Martin

Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-color illustrations and diagrams.

From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life.

By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer:
* How can I make money?
* Why do we keep our money in banks?
* What is cryptocurrency?
* How will AI change the world of work and money?
* If money is so great, why can't we print more of it!?

A great for primer curious kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

The New Dinosaur Encyclopedia Predators and Prey, Flying and Sea Creatures, Early Mammals, and More!

by Clare Hibbert, Ben Hubbard, Claudia Martin, Liz Miles

Young readers can explore the prehistoric world with this fact-packed, hardback encyclopedia of dinosaurs, brought to life by photo-realistic, full-color illustrations.

From Triceratops to T. rex, this compendium of knowledge delves into the world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and swimming reptiles. It includes 85 double-page profiles of these magnificent creatures, with key stats and fun facts of what makes each of them unique. Each dinosaur name is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation to help readers to say them correctly out loud. This book will teach children a wealth of information about habitats, evolution and ecosystems - as well as igniting a passion for the prehistoric world!

Includes:
- Carnivorous dinosaurs, from fierce Tyrannosaurus to speedy Velociraptor
- Herbivorous dinosaurs, from huge Diplodocus to spiky Stegosaurus
- Nesting, egg-laying and parenting
- Solitary hunters and living in herds
- And so much more!

With a beautiful cover design with gold-foil accents, this handsome encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide any home library. Perfect for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

The New Encyclopedia of the Human Body Cells, Genes and DNA, Organs and Systems, the Brain, and More!

by Clare Hibbert, Claudia Martin

Young readers can discover the incredible workings of the human body with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, illustrated with full-color photography and diagrams throughout.

Take a look at the incredible human body as you've never seen it before! Bringing together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, world-class photography, and clear diagrams, this comprehensive reference guide offers an captivating exploration of our anatomy. From the circulation of blood to the workings of the brain, readers can explore all the body systems and explains how they work together to keep you fit and healthy.

Includes:
* Organs and how they work
* Genes, DNA, and chromosomes
* The brain and senses
* Stages of life
* Germs, viruses, and medicine
* And so much more!

Supporting STEM learning, this extraordinary encyclopedia with gold foil cover accents is the perfect addition to any child's learning library. For young knowledge-seekers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

The New Sharks and Ocean Life Encyclopedia Hunting and Feeding, Survival Strategies, Habitats, Life Cycles and More!

by Claudia Martin

Dive into an amazing underwater world with this comprehensive, full-color hardback. With profiles on many different types of sharks, plus jellyfish, tropical fish, whales and other amazing sea creatures, this guide is perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed!

This extraordinary visual encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers. Detailed fact-boxes summarize the key characteristics of each creature, from tiger sharks to sea cucumbers.

This title includes stunning photographs and easy-to-follow information about the anatomy and behavior of sea creatures, and is sure to intrigue and amuse children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

The Ocean Book A Deep Dive Into Our World's Oceans

by Claudia Martin

Young readers can take a deep dive into the extraordinary world beneath our oceans with this wonderfully visual, full-color reference guide.

Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography, this book covers everything from the ocean shores to deep sea creatures. Find out why octopuses release ink, why clownfish live in anemone tentacles and where can you find a halloween crab.

This definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behaviour of sea creatures. It also includes fun fact-boxes, with information you wouldn't believe! Perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed, this book is also great for home learning. A brilliant guide for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series brings together wonderfully visual reference guides for young readers, combining stunning photography and fabulous facts on a variety of popular topics.