Books with author Catherine Ward

Gliders may look similar to airplanes, but there's one huge difference; gliders don't have engines! Readers of this engaging guide learn to make their own paper gliders using the art of origami. Simple step-by-step instructions and closely related images make it easy for readers to follow along and complete their own unique projects. Each activity is ranked easy, medium, or hard, giving the reader the opportunity to decide if they want to take part in projects that are best suited for their current skill level, or ones that will challenge them.

An exciting new animal series set in the magical Blossom Wood Katie, Eva and Alex arrive in the wood to find that the bees are on strike. Not only does this mean no honey, it means the flowers, fruits and nuts of the woodland aren't being pollinated! But there's a hidden reason why the bees are striking, and the girls must work it out - and persuade the bees to work again - if they are to save the wood.

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.

Ukraine is the largest new state to appear on the map of Europe this century. With a population of more than 50 million people and a territory larger than France, the new Ukrainian state faces many challenges, not least of which is to forge a national identity after years of Soviet rule. Burden of Dreams examines daily life in Soviet and post-Soviet Ukraine, showing why Ukrainian nationalism and its program of "Ukrainianization" have appealed to the largest Russian diaspora and to millions of Russified Ukrainians. Focusing on schools, festivals, commemorative ceremonies, and monuments, Catherine Wanner shows how Soviet-created narratives have been recast to reflect a post-Soviet Ukrainocentric perspective. In the process, we see how new histories are understood and acted upon. This reveals regional cleavages and the resilience of cultural differences produced by the Soviet regime. For some people, the system they criticized yesterday is the one they long for today. The struggle to remember or to forget is particularly intense in post-Soviet societies. Burden of Dreams is especially valuable for showing us the monumental task facing a Ukrainian state that is seeking to craft cultural solidarity after years of Soviet rule.

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today? For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imaginations and offers an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer of TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 50 colourful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts, and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials--just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong. * More than 60 funky and imaginative projects that will tempt kids away from the TV and keep them entertained during school breaks. *Easy, fun projects invite kids to create independently as well as alongside adults.*Vibrantly illustrated step-by-step projects utilize materials that are likely to be found around the house.

Gliders may look similar to airplanes, but there's one huge difference; gliders don't have engines! Readers of this engaging guide learn to make their own paper gliders using the art of origami. Simple step-by-step instructions and closely related images make it easy for readers to follow along and complete their own unique projects. Each activity is ranked easy, medium, or hard, giving the reader the opportunity to decide if they want to take part in projects that are best suited for their current skill level, or ones that will challenge them.

Little Rabbit works all morning building the perfect snowman. So when Little Rabbit's daddy sends him on a venture to pick berries for their tea, Little Rabbit is reluctant to leave his new friend behind. "He isn't real," says Daddy. "He's just a snowman" But lost in the snow, Little Rabbit soon discovers the magical bonds of a very special friendship. Snowman - as real as ever - comes smiling through the trees to guide him back home. The Magical Snowman, with a silvery sparkling finishing throughout, is a captivating tale affirming childhood belief and wonder.