Martin Jenkins

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life-forms on Earth. Discover the story of our planet during this time, from the formation of the universe to the first mammals and all the incredible life that flourished in between. Covering ice ages and fossils, the first life in the sea and on land, the time of the dinosaurs, and the rise of mammals, Martin Jenkins navigates through millennia of prehistory...

Describes different kinds of chameleons, examining their physical features, their behavior, and their ability to change color.

An illustrated retelling of the exploits of an idealistic Spanish country gentleman and his shrewd squire who set out, as knights of old, to search for adventure, right wrongs, and punish evil.

This book explores what time means and how it has been measured, from the waggles of a honeybee to the workings of an atomic clock.

Many animals have homes, but not all homes are the same. From shelters made out of sticks to those made out of stones -- or even spit! -- the range of dwellings portrayed in this picture book will fascinate young readers curious about where animals live.

All animals have babies, but not all babies are the same -- and not all animal parents are the same, either. From big babies to little babies, and from parents who raise their young in a crowd to those who do it on their own, all the different families portrayed in this picture book will fascinate young readers curious about animal babies and how they grow.

"Fascinating facts and engaging text introduce young ornithologists to the puffin by following one diligent pair as they nurture their new chick"--