Books with author May Nelson

From her farm in South Dakota, to a war-torn world ravaged by an evil prince and his wicked mother, Sig’s adventure begins here.Signe Erickson—Sig for short—seems out of place in the world. Fostered by relatives on a farm in the middle-of-nowhere, Sig is ready to leave through any means necessary. All she needs is her trusty barn cat Reggie, who may be much more than meets the eye.When Sig said she was desperate to leave the farm, she had something far less drastic in mind. She finds herself in an alternate world bent on her untimely undoing and ravaged by war. With Reggie, who has unexpectedly become much more than a mere friendly feline, Sig must find her footing and discover her true powers. From an unsolicited marriage to an ogre, to being auctioned off to the evil Prince Reficul and imprisoned by his mother Lady Nastella, Sig and Reggie find firsthand how hostile this new world can be. Sig and Reggie must find a way to escape their imprisonment from Reficul’s mountain stronghold to join forces with a scattered band of rebels and Vikings to face off against Prince Reficul. Will they, and their new world, survive this cataclysmic battle?Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series will fall in love with Signe Erickson and the Telling Mirror series.

Procedural. Ideal for Guided reading and writing. Also for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. Interactive books. Good for children who are high-interest, lower ability. Age range: 4-11 years. Provides thorough coverage of literacy strategy for Foundation (P1) through to Year 6 (P7). Can also be used with Year 7+ (S1+). Book banded. Teacher's Notes available separately on CD-ROM. Size: 19cm tall x 16cm wide. Published 1998. 16 pages.

Personal Narrative. Ideal for Guided reading and writing. Also for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. Interactive books. Good for children who are high-interest, lower ability. Age range: 4-11 years. Provides thorough coverage of literacy strategy for Foundation (P1) through to Year 6 (P7). Can also be used with Year 7+ (S1+). Book banded. Teacher's Notes available separately on CD-ROM. Size: 16cm tall x 19cm wide. Published 1998. 16 pages.

It might seem impossible to drive from Alaska to Argentina, but with a passport handy, thats a road trip people can take. The Pan-American Highway is a system of connected roads and highways that travel roughly north to south through North and South America. Readers learn about the many environments travelers would drive through on such a journey as well as the history of the highway. Full-color photographs illustrate the many cool destinations along the way as fun fact boxes suggest places to see along the route.

Red Cloud did something no other Native American leader was able to: He successfully led his people against the United States in order to keep their historical lands. While the Sioux were forced off their lands less than a decade after he signed a peace treaty with the United States, Red Cloud still stood up for his people with great bravery. Readers are introduced to Red Cloud and his great leadership and historical images complement both the biographical information and the historical context surrounding Red Clouds life. A new perspective on westward expansion allows readers to see an often overlooked cultural viewpoint.

'I just don't want to live anymore.'' Those can be scary words to hear from a friend. But what your friend really means is: ''I want help from someone to feel good about living.'' You can be that someone - and this book tells you how. The Power to Prevent Suicide. A Guide for Teens Helping Teens When teens were asked, ''Who would you tell about wanting to commit suicide?'' 90 percent said they would tell a friend first. The Power to Prevent Suicide shows how young people like you can be a friend who cares and knows what to do. In this book, you'll learn: Why someone might want to die? What you need to know about suicide and suicidal people? How to recognize the warning signs of a person who's suicidal? How to reach out to a friend in danger?, How to get help for someone who's suicidal? How to help yourself when you're feeling depressed or overwhelmed? How to get your school and community involved in teen suicide prevention Praise for the original edition of The Power to Prevent Suicide.

This story was written by a teen who struggles with text for kids just like her. Two eight-year-old girls find themselves on an island. They don't know where they are or how they got there. Something seems off about this island. There are beavers, pomelo trees, blackberry bushes, among others, all thriving here. How can they get back home, when they can't remember where home is, or what it looks like?

The visual effects weather has on the form of our planet are as subtle as a roads potholes following a tough winter and an overflowing stream during a spring storm. Readers are introduced to the basic concepts of weathering and erosion in an accessible, fun way that supports the science curriculum. Descriptive fact boxes build on essential science content throughout the book, aided by colorful photographs and real-life examples.