New Releases by Mary Elting

In ''Ships at Work'', Mary Elting accomplishes the task of skillfully navigating the vast and storied waters of maritime history with a narrative as engaging as it is informative. The book serves as a detailed compendium of different classes of ships and their roles throughout the ages—from ancient vessels to modern maritime innovations. Elting''s prose marries lucidity with a scholarly precision, effectively contextualizing the evolution of sea-going craft within the broader tapestry of human progress. The careful reproduction of this work by DigiCat Publishing underlines its status not merely as a work of historical analysis but as a cherished artifact of literary heritage. Mary Elting''s foray into the world of ships stems from a deep-seated curiosity and a profound respect for human ingenuity in overcoming the challenges of sea travel. Her rigorous research and dedication to the craft of writing reveal an author whose undertaking was not just to record facts but to encapsulate the spirit of seafaring adventures that have shaped civilizations. Elting''s portrayal of ships is rich in detail and reverence, reflecting an authorial intent that aligns with DigiCat Publishing''s mission to honor the written word and its lasting impact. For those with an affinity for the history and romance of naval architecture, ''Ships at Work'' offers a robust journey. Readers will find themselves immersed in an ocean of tales and facts that are as educational as they are nostalgic. Elting''s work radiates a timeless appeal, making it a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike who cherish not just the craft of the ship, but the craft of storytelling itself.

"Trains at Work" is an exciting work for children to learn about trains and how they operate and function. It''s a fun way for kids to grasp everything about trains and railroads through interesting anecdotes and striking illustrations.

While learning some facts about animals, the reader is challenged to guess why A is for zoo, B is for dog, and C is for hen.

Instructions for playing a variety of games and tricks with a pocket calculator.

Presents mathematical recreations exploring geometrical concepts.

Presents mathematical recreations exploring the concept of probability.

An activities book using math to introduce the handling of money and using money to promote math skills. Includes puzzles, tricks, games, and jokes.

Discusses how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur and how they can be predicted.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of dinosaurs.

The informative text separates fact from fable as these interesting and often misunderstood animals are explored. Includes, alligators, turtles, lizards and, of course, snakes, some harmless, some deadly, some tiny, some as long as school buses. Full-color illustrations.

An overview of and introduction to the workings and wonders of the human body.

Traces the history and development of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals and discusses how scientists have pieced together information about these animals by studying their fossilized remains.

Describes how the human body works in a question and answer format. Includes answers to such questions as "What are hiccups?" and "How do scars form?"

Questions and answers present animal facts such as "Why do camels have humps?," "What is a tadpole?," and "Why do spiders spin webs?"

Presents facts about robots and inventions in a questions and answers format. Questions include, "Can a Robot See?" and "Who Invented Clocks?"

Describes the characteristics of the ocean and of some of the visible and invisible creatures that inhabit it.

Discusses the habits of gorillas, giant apes of frightening appearance but gentle behavior, long misunderstood by their human close relatives.

Explains how paleontologists have revised earlier theories about dinosaurs and their habits, based on recent fossil discoveries, and discusses some mysteries that remain to be solved.

An account of the major archeological finds in the Americas, explaining how ancient civilizations such as the cliff dwellers, the Incas and the Mayas have been recreated by studying relics.

Examines the varied uses of helicopters for scientific research, fire fighting, pest control, rescue operations, drilling and pipelining, sight-seeing, and others.

Describes some of the ways the body uses water.

Louis, who grew up in New York City, spends the summer with Hopi relatives in Arizona. Louis''s mother was a Winnebago Indian from the forests at the Canadian border. His father was a Hopi Indian from the Arizona desert.