Books with author Nina Macdonald

Each of these guides is full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works. Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question-and-answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustrations, fun facts, and engaging cartoons.Special Features- Compact format--easy for small hands to carry- Full of fascinating facts on everything a child may ask- Text carefully pitched to the age level- Factual material presented in a lively style- High quality artwork with amusing cartoons

The Celts lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of Celtic myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Celtic myths and legends so compelling.

Discover a world where losing a video game has terrible consequences.Jake Wingfoot is Dybsy, the legendary gamer and esports champion. He has earned the fear and respect of clans and guilds throughout the world, but nothing has prepared him for the Singe, where humanity is fighting a secret war -- a video-game war.The Singe is under attack by an enemy known only as Nemesis, defended by the elite soldiers of Vector Academy. But Nemesis is winning, and the Academy needs a new plan and a new weapon. Enter Dybsy...When the Academy reveals the Singe and recruits Dybsy into the war, he must train in neuro-combat and learn to fight within his team of gamer misfits. If he can't, the enemy will conquer the Singe and humanity will fall -- and worse, Dybsy might never game again.

Discover the amazing Japanese civilization and learn about a culture that has existed for thousands of years. Facts and features combine with 15 practical projects that enable you to re-create the past - wear a dramatic theatrical mask, fly a carp streamer, decorate an elaborate Japanese screen, and make a magnificent helmet fit for a samurai warrior.

This collection of patriotic nursery rhymes, first published in 1918, was designed to instruct British children about wartime conditions: the necessity of rationing, the bravery of wounded soldiers, and the villainy of the Kaiser. Republished for the first time since 1918 to commemorate the outbreak of World War I, Wartime Nursery Rhymes offers unique insights into a little-known aspect of the war: the experience of children on the home front. This book will make a perfect gift for children of all ages and will also be welcomed by World War I enthusiasts as well as collectors of children’s books.

Are you ready to do battle for the glory of Caesar? Have you bought your own armor yet—an apron and strong marching sandals? Will you become a centurion or a legionary? Are you ready for a posting to Western Eurasia or Britannia or North Africa? Are you ready to train from 6 a.m. to midnight? Are you fit to march long distances? Can you swim, run, jump, fence and throw javelin? Then prepare to swear your oath of loyalty to the Commander and Emperor.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

What was the labyrinth? When were the first Olympic Games held? Discover everything you need to know about ancient Greece in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from Greek Gods to ancient buildings, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success.

"Nicola MacDonald has created a life manual to help teens flourish at a time when life can feel hard. Using practical exercises in mindfulness, Nicola brings an understanding of powerful self-awareness which leads to self-acceptance. It’s the book I wish I had as a teen." - Becky Walsh, personal power specialist, spiritual teacher, author, speaker, broadcaster. Do you often feel stressed or anxious? Do you have regular outbursts at your family? Do you frequently play out worst-case scenarios in your head? Or perhaps you’re the master of the brave face, all bright and shiny on the outside but crumbling on the inside. Perhaps your home life has turned upside down or you’re being bullied. Perhaps you feel like an outsider or you’re overwhelmed with school pressure. Perhaps you find it hard to manage your anger or you struggle with low self-esteem. Whoever you are, whatever circumstances you face, this book and accompanying audio meditations can help. Nicola MacDonald is a mindfulness coach who struggled with anxiety as a teen. With excerpts from her own personal diary and numerous mindfulness-based techniques, this book will empower you with greater self-awareness and self-esteem to surf any wave coming your way. It will help you to become a more resilient teen.