Books with author Catherine Bernard

Written by Catholic parents for their own children, this book introduces the "facts of life" to pre-teens in a reverent and respectful manner by presenting the biological facts in the context of meditations on the joyful mysteries of the Rosary. Chastity is shown to be the Christian way of living out God's will as it encourages an attitude of reverence for the mysteries of procreation. Illustrated.Originally published in France, this book has been so popular that it has already been translated and published in six other language editions.

The Celts conquered much of Europe by the first millennium B.C., making them one of the great founding cultures of European civilization. Their mythology is filled with beautiful heroes, gods and battles. In CELTIC MYTHOLOGY ROCKS!, author Catherine Bernard has collected some of the most important myths of the Celtic world and presents them with an authentic appreciation for their unique characters, landscapes, and philosophies. Each of the stories is enhanced by expert commentary of scholars, wonderful illustrations and a question-and-answer section.

For those with a yearning for adventure, stunt planes are the aircraft of choice. These small planes zip through the air doing all sorts of flips and twists. With the help of this engaging guide, readers can create their own paper versions of these vehicles, and make them perform similar tricks. Each exciting activity is rated from easy to hard, making it simple for readers to challenge themselves, or pick a project they know they'll feel confident completing. With vibrant images and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is sure to be a hit among audiences of many ages and levels.

A magical, golden lamp that has long been missing falls into thehands of Aladdin, a young man with a mysterious past. Through the lamp,Aladdin becomes acquainted with Chanda, a beautiful Arabian princess.Together, the two of them must try to restore the lamp to its full powerand protect it from the clutches of Lord Adham, a powerful prince whowants the lamp for himself. Soon, Aladdin and Chanda realize they mustfight, not only to protect the lamp, but each other. Ultimately, the outcomewill decide not only the fate of the kingdom, but also of Chanda herself.

Jets are high-interest aircraft that many people of all ages are fascinated by. With the help of this captivating book, readers get a chance to make their own paper jets using paper and an assortment of folding techniques. These exciting origami projects take paper airplanes to a whole new level. Helpful diagrams accompany step-by-step instructions and guide readers through each part of every activity. Along the way, readers learn about different types of jets and learn the basics of this unique Japanese art form.

Holidays are some of the most creative times of the year. Young artists often want to celebrate using their creations. This high-interest book will allow readers and artists alike to start their festivities with the Japanese paper folding art of origami. Cute Easter chicks, spooky Halloween skulls, and clever Christmas stockings are some of the inventive projects they'll want to try. They'll learn the basic folds and techniques of paper folding and build upon their skills until they can complete the most challenging project. Origami is for everyone!

The angles and curves of aircraft are paramount components in their flight. Airplane enthusiasts will love the action photographs of their favorite planes and then creating their own with some paper and the art of origami. After learning just a few kinds of folds, they can produce their own models, including an orbiter, a stunt plane, and a spy aircraft. Accessible directions accompanied by labeled illustrations make this book a fantastic introduction to the revered Japanese art form.