Home > Author > Ritchey Marbury

Ritchey Marbury's books

The Get Well Book

Genres: Health & Fitness, Humour, Mind Body Spirit
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11, 12-15, 18+

You give get well cards. Why not give a GET WELL BOOK? This book is full of fun animal get well messages with pictures of animals and fun messages.It is about the size of a typical get well card, but has many more messages and pictures. Children will have fun reading, and laughter will help them feel better while sick. Grown-ups will also get laughs and have a fun time reading. This is a book you will enjoy while sick and keep a long time after you ger well. It is also a book your friends and family will enjoy whien not feeling well. You may wish to give this book to several friends and family that are not feeling well. All images are generated by AI and modified by the author. All text is by the author.

Ape Flew Through the Sky Eating Pie

Genres: Humour, Children's Poetry, Humorous Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8, 8-11

This little ape wanted to fly. He wanted to fly very high. So quickly he ate, And put on a cape, And flew through the sky eating pie. This is a children's book of limericks and nursery rhymes with images generate by Stable Diffusion.It is intended to be a fun book for children and any others who enjoy fun poetry. All rhymes are by the author, but he has chosen to allow anyone to copy the limericks and rhymes so that more may enjoy.

Poems for Fun and Inspiration

Genres: Inspirational Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

This book of poems you wil enjoy Man or woman, girl or boy. Some will help you get inspired Even when you're awfully tired. Some were writtre by my mother. They will thrill you like no other. Some are sonnets that will teach That anything's within your reach. Some were written so that one Can just enjoy and have some fun. Read this book and in a while You'll just relax and grin and smile.

FLAMINGO FACTS PHOTOS AND TRIVIA

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Nature/Science
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

This book contains 38 photographs taken by the author and it answers many questions including: Where does the name Flamingo come from? Can flamingos fly and how fast? Where do flamingos get their colors? What do flamingos eat? Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Why do flamingos eat with bills upside down? What is filter feeding? How long do flamingos live? What is flamingo head-flagging? What is the flamingo wing salute? What is the flamingo twist preen? How do flamingos communicate? How tall are flamingos? How much do they weigh?

Dear Missionariies Volume 2

Genres: Religion
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+

What is the significance of the folded napkin left at the tomb of the resurrected Savior? What does the speed of a horse have to do with the restored gospel? What council did Benjamin Franklin give regarding the New Year? How did Dick Beason’s page-a-day plan uncover the cause of the fall of the Nephite culture? Why should we be thankful for gnats?These letters provide the answers and relate spiritual and motivational messages to all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many years ago, a prophet of God, David O. McKay, spoke these words: “Every member a missionary.” Since we are all missionaries, this book of letters entitled Dear Missionaries: Volume 2 applies to all of us.

CORNY ANIMAL JOKES (WITH REAL PICTURES)

Genres: Humour, Nature/Science, Children's Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Pictures of real animals, corny jokes, and good clean humor make CORNEY ANIMAL JOKES WITH REAL PICTURES a book that helps families and friends enjoy time together reading, laughing, and learning. All animal pictures in this book were taken by the author.

BURROWING GOPHER TORTOISE

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Why is the gopher tortoise called a "keystone species?" How can you tell if a newborn gopher tortoise will be male or female? How fast does a gopher tortoise travel? Why does the gopher tortoise sometimes need to drink water only once a week? The answer to these questions and more is found in this book full of pictures about the endangered gopher tortoise. The rhyming verses make it fun for children of all ages to learn about this wildlife species, that helps more than 360 other wildlife species to exist. All pictures in this book were taken by the author.

BEN'S BARNYARD

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11

Ben's Barnyard has some animals Within this petting zoo, Like horses, donkeys, pigs, and goats, And other critters, too. This children's picture book is about a petting zoo developed to help remember the life of Benjamin David Shepherd, a small boy who died after only a little more than eleven months of life. Ben loved animals and was always laughing, giggling and smiling. His life continues to benefit all those who are fortunate enough to enjoy this fun attraction. Ben's Barnyard is one of many attractions found at Chehaw's Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia. Ben's Barnyard is a happy place For zoo critters to play, And many children want to come And visit it each day

BOGART THE CAMEL

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Bogart has a humpy back, In fact, he has two humps, And these two humps are really just Two great big fatty lumps This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the Bactrian camel, a camel with two humps instead of the more common Dromedary camel that has only one hump. The author, Ritchey Marbury, took all pictures at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia. Bactrian camels have two humps. These humps are filled with fat- Not filled with water as some think. What do you think of that?

BOLD BOBCAT

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

If you look high up in a tree You may find hidden there, A bobcat looking down at you With yellow eyes that stare. This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the Bobcat. As children read this book, they will learn facts about the bobcat that help them appreciate this powerful animal that is found in southern Canada, northern Mexico and throughout the United States. The bobcat has two yellow eyes, A nose of pinkish-red, And black-tipped pointed little ears Are found atop its head.

BLACK BEAR

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

The black bear is not always black, It's sometimes brown or gray, Or even very rarely white, At least the experts say. This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the American Black Bear. The American Black Bear is found in many parts of the United States and is one of the most intelligent animals on earth. The author, Ritchey Marbury, took all pictures at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia. Large bodies with short tails and legs Are found on every bear. Each has a long projecting nose, And also shaggy hair.

LOVABLE LEMUR

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Madagascar is the place That lemurs love to roam. It's where they eat and sleep and is The place where they call home. This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the lemur, a small animal found in Madagascar. All pictures were taken at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia, by the author, Ritchey Marbury. Lemurs are a social group And never at a loss To know if males or females rule. The female is the boss.

AMAZING ALLIGATOR

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 12-15

American alligators growTo more than twelve feet long,And may weigh more than half a ton,Yes, they are very strong.This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the alligator, an amazing animal native to China and the United States of America. All pictures were taken at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia, by the author, Ritchey Marbury.Its jaw is very powerfulWhen clamping down, butIs weak when opening up and justOne hand can hold it shut.

CHARGINGCHEETAH

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Of all land animals on earth The cheetah is the one That is the fastest of them all When it decides to run. This picture book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the cheetah, an animal found in Africa and Southwest Asia, including the fact that cheetahs were once kept as pets by royal families. All pictures were taken by the author, Ritchey Marbury, and his son Rick. All pictures were also taken at Chehaw's Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia. From standing still the cheetah goes To sixty miles per hour In just three seconds. That is fast. It really has some power.

HOPPING KANGAROO

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

You'll like to watch a kangaroo. You'll like to watch it run. It runs by hopping up and down, It really looks like fun. This children's book describes in rhyming verse fun facts about the kangaroo, an animal native to Australia. All pictures were taken at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia by the author, Ritchey Marbury. Of all large animals on earth That hop to get around, The kangaroo's the only one That anybody's found.

MARVELOUS MEERKAT

Genres: Children's Poetry, Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

The meerkat may be called a catBut I can't tell you why.It's really just an animal That's very, very spry.This picture book describes, in rhyming verse, fun facts about the meerkat, a small animal found largely in Southwestern Africa. All pictures were taken at Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia, by the author, Ritchey Marbury.The meerkat weighs about two poundsAnd just a foot or lessIs all the length it's body has;It's small I must confess.

Dear Missionaries

Genres: Religion
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When we look for the good, we will find it; and isn’t that really what we want to find? When we focus on love and charity, we focus on the greatest of all virtues. Jesus Christ is always our example and role model. These are some of the thoughts included in this book of letters to missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written by Ritchey and Fonda Marbury as they served as mission president and companion from July 1978, through June 1981. The stories, poems, antidotes, and quotations will motivate and inspire readers to continue to love one another; and to quote from one of the missionaries serving with them at that time, to “go for greatness.”

MUD MANHOLES AND MACHETES

Genres: Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

This book covers the often humerous adventures of Ritchey Marbury during his more than seventy years of surveying and engineering. It tells how he landed an airplane going backwards and how he motivated his field crew by falling face first into a muddy swamp. It also includes much of the history of surveying and engineering in Southwest Georgia