Books with author Catherine Chase

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling.

Is burning coal still harmful today? What is fracking? What do we do when fossil fuels run out? This book looks at the potentially harmful implications on the state of our planet from the use of fossil fuels, discussing in depth the various techniques of fossil fuel extraction such as longwall mining for coal, the major effects of oil leaks and spills on the ocean and the reason for the heated debate about fracking. The book also looks at alternative energy sources such as biofuels, hydroelectric power and even a new type of rocket fuel.

This vibrant and colourful book turns maths learning into a fun and exciting game! Readers must follow a simple rule as they explore each maze, either avoiding or seeking out particular equations. Explore a fairy forest, navigate your rocket through stardust, and help the brave night find their horse ... all in the name of education! Maths mazes are a fantastic way to reinforce early maths skills while enjoying the challenges and rewards of traditional children's puzzles. Guarantees hours of fun - and learning! - for children aged 4+.

Learn about School Days Around the World, with this Level 3 DK Reader, now in ebook format.All over the world millions of children go to school. Pack up your pencil case and find out what it's like for children in different countries. The highly pictorial stories have lively illustrations and a rich vocabulary with challenging sentence structure - ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone.School Days Around the World is perfect for reading aloud and you'll both love the playful images.

What makes Dilma Rousseff extraordinary? Read this book to find out. We explore her early years, including her developing interest in events and problems in her country. We look at the road to her significant political accomplishments, peaking with her role as the first female president of Brazil. Read about others’ perspectives on her life, how her life has been different to women in the past (including her own family), and how she has broken political and social boundaries.

Images combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.Ape Adventures recounts various actual ape-human interactions, highlighting our complex relationship with these fascinating creatures.