Jenkins, Martin 1959-
Most widely held works by
Martin Jenkins
The emperor's egg by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
43
editions published
between
1999
and
2015
in
3
languages
and held by
2,471
libraries
worldwide
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
The time book : a brief history from lunar calendars to atomic clocks by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English
and held by
2,300
libraries
worldwide
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
Chameleons are cool by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
1997
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,679
libraries
worldwide
Describes different kinds of chameleons, examining their physical features, their behavior, and their ability to change color
Grandma elephant's in charge by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
13
editions published
between
2003
and
2014
in
English
and held by
1,325
libraries
worldwide
Describes the behavior of elephants in a family group, particularly the role of the older female elephants
Fabulous frogs by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2015
and
2018
in
English and Danish
and held by
1,041
libraries
worldwide
Looks at all kinds of frogs, from exotic species to the common greenish-brown specimens found in backyards, discussing their characteristics, life cycles, and habitats
Ape by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2007
and
2010
in
4
languages
and held by
1,022
libraries
worldwide
Swing from the trees with an orangutan, play with a gang of chimps, feast on figs with a bonobo, and snooze with a gorilla! Explore the world of the great apes through fascinating facts and beautiful lifelike illustrations. You man discover that you have more in common with these magnificent creatures than you ever realized--after all, the fifth kind of great ape is you!
World atlas of biodiversity : earth's living resources in the 21st century by Brian Groombridge (
Book
)
13
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
821
libraries
worldwide
Global biological diversity, ecosystem diversity
The history of money : from bartering to banking by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
11
editions published
between
2014
and
2015
in
English and Japanese
and held by
764
libraries
worldwide
A lighthearted chronicle of the history of money covers topics ranging from currency forms and the relationship between money and writing to the way taxes work and the practices of modern banking systems
Exploring space : from Galileo to the Mars Rover and beyond by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
4
editions published
in
2017
in
English
and held by
657
libraries
worldwide
Presents a brief history of space exploration, covering such topics as the first human missions, life on the International Space Station, and settling on Mars
Titanic by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
17
editions published
between
2007
and
2012
in
4
languages
and held by
598
libraries
worldwide
Follow the Titanic's history from the shipyard to its tragic end
Vampires by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1998
and
2000
in
English
and held by
584
libraries
worldwide
Examines vampires in literature, film, history, and the animal world
Fly traps! : plants that bite back by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
13
editions published
between
1996
and
2010
in
English
and held by
568
libraries
worldwide
Describes the habitat and physical characteristics of various insect-eating plants, such as bladderworts, sundews, pitcher plants and the Venus flytrap
The world's protected areas : status, values and prospects in the 21st century
(
Book
)
7
editions published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
562
libraries
worldwide
"Illustrated with maps, color photographs, and graphics, this reference offers a comprehensive status report on the world's 60,000 parks, nature reserves, and other land and marine areas designated as protected areas. It offers an overview of what these protected areas have and have not accomplished and what threats they face."--Provided by publisher
Wings, stings, and wriggly things by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
1996
and
2002
in
English and Welsh
and held by
462
libraries
worldwide
Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of insects, spiders, and worms
Global biodiversity : earth's living resources in the 21st century by Brian Groombridge (
Book
)
10
editions published
in
2000
in
English and German
and held by
430
libraries
worldwide
Deserts by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1995
and
2003
in
English and Dutch
and held by
354
libraries
worldwide
Discusses desert people, climate, landscape, plants, animals, and present and future threats to them
Don Quixote by Martin Jenkins (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English and Spanish
and held by
352
libraries
worldwide
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
The emperor's egg by Martin Jenkins (
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1999
and
2013
in
English
and held by
318
libraries
worldwide
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. The "Did you know?" segment follows the story and presents short facts about Emperor penguins
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Jenkins, M.D. Jenkins, M.D. 1959- Jenkins, M. D. (Martin David), 1959- Jenkins, Martin Jenkins, Martin D. Jenkins Martin D. 1959-.... Jenkins, Martin D. (Martin David), 1959- Jenkins Martin David 1959-.... 젠킨스, 마틴 젱킨스, 마틴 ジェンキンズ, マーティン
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