Most Popular Books by Ruth Martin

In ''Predators'', pop-up lenticulars bring lions and leopards leaping into action, as a great white shark bares its razor-sharp teeth and a king cobra rears up off the page.

Did you know the peregrine falcon is the world''s fastest flier, reaching speeds over 270 miles per hour? Or that a shark goes through thousands of teeth in his lifetime? This incredible new title in the Kaleidopops series takes kids from the plains of Africa to the Arctic ice and snow in search of some of the world''s wildest animals. Magnificent pop-ups are enhanced by lenticular images that show running cheetahs, flying kestrels, and scurrying black widow spiders. Readers will learn factual information about each animal,including theirhabitats, hunting behaviors, and special abilities. Kids will delight in all the eye-widening details of these wild animals from the safety of their own homes.

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.

A laugh-out-loud satire, taking a humorous look at the inner workings of a fictitious charity (non-profit). When Zimbabweans Jamie and Morag arrived in London, they were ready to carpe every single diem. Little did Morag know it would take her six months of diems and a series of disastrous interviews to find her first job in the Big Smoke. But when she lands a job at the HAMP, she finds herself face-to-face with a line-up of unique, annoying and (sometimes) lovable colleagues. All goes smoothly, sort of, until a disastrous tweet sends the charity into crisis management overdrive. And then the principles of teamwork fly out of the office and on to the sports field, to hilarious and resounding effect. This feel-good comedy, with Morag''s keen observations, crushing neuroses, and wild exaggerations, will have you laughing out loud one moment and profoundly moved, the next.

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.

Language Craft Book 5 provides an organized, systematic method for teaching "how-to" blend letter sounds into words. This method teaches the short vowel sounds using repetition and consistency. Each lesson is scripted for the teacher/tutor. Each lesson provides a variety of activities. The student knows exactly what is expected. The lessons gradually increase in difficulty. Application of this skill is applied in story writing Book 3.

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

Rap and Write Tutoring Books 1 - 6 were developed for multi-purposes. They''re for Pre-K through Grade 3 for any student learning phonics, letter formation, sounding out words, writing, spelling and reading skills. The tutoring program is constructed for a classroom intervention program. It''s designed for a tutoring business. The most critical skills are targeted. The six books are self-explanatory and concise. Lessons are scripted. Lessons are timed in two 30-minute segments. Skills are taught the first 30 minutes. Application of the skills using story writing follows for the next 30 minutes. The time frame is one year. Any tutor can advertise exactly what key skills are taught. A student knows exactly what is expected.

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.

Match a colourful collection of ''Felt Fun'' toys with their proper places in the toy box, in the bath or tucked up in bed.

Wow, talk about making a splash! Oceans takes kids deep beneath the waves where they can explore ocean life in all of its glorious colour. From giant squids that glow in the dark to the rainbow of colours cast by tropical reefs, readers will learn how colour plays an important role for hunting, attracting mates, and hiding from predators. Lenticular pop-ups literally leap off the pages and shimmer in the light, bringing the ocean to life in a truly spectacular fashion. These pop-up surprises are enhanced by fascinating facts that are sure to make every reader want to become a marine biologist. The new Kaleidopops series is taking kids'' pop-up books to a spectacular new level. Each title in the series focuses on some of the planet''s most amazing animals, showcased in all of their colourful glory with magical lenticular images on jumbo pop-ups that leap off the page. Each spread also features full-colour illustrations and plenty of intriguing facts designed to engage and entertain curious kids. A Kaleidoscopic world of colour awaits!Ages 5 and up

Family history and genealogy of Ruth Martin (1873-1967), daughter of Gov. John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss. She was born in Atchison, Kansas, where she also died. Her parents were born in Brownsville, Pa., and Moorestown, N.J. She was married to Paul Gerhardt Tonsing (1870-1936), son of Ernst Frederick Tonsing and Anna Maria Gertrude Walker, in 1893. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio of German parents. His father Ernst, a cabinet maker, landed in Baltimore on Oct. 15, 1845. His mother, Anna Maria Gertrude was of Brachhausen, Germany. Another early immigrant ancestor, Gebhard Harres (1801-1863), was born in Brunswich, Vallstadt, Germany, and died in Atchison, Kansas. Family members and descendants live in Kansas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and elsewhere.

The collection consists of typed transcripts from printed texts, private papers, notes, interviews and photographs and post cards that give the social history of the Lake of Bays area. During the late 19th and early 20 centuries, the area was largely inhabited by those who worked in the lumber industry. With the arrival of summer cottagers at the beginning of the 20th century, the economy improved. The Martin papers describe this period.

Vols. 1-7 consist of bible, church, and cemetery records copied from a 1936 manuscript; the series 2 volume contains miscellaneous records copied from a 1932 manuscript.