Books with author Nina Walker

Historic black and white and color images help chronicle the history of many famous disasters, including train wrecks, air crashes, and ship collisions. A section on how to make distress calls gives clues as to how a disaster might unfold. Topics include- causes and safety measures to help avoid disasters- famous catastrophes, such as the Hindenberg, the Titanic, the Bermuda Triangle disappearances, and Halifax explosion- the aftermath of disaster and how recovery takes placeA timely new book on Hurricane Katrina has been added to this spectacular series which puts young readers right in the center of disasters. Each book explains the science behind the forces in nature as well as man-made forces that create catastrophic events. Fascinating text and astonishing photographs highlight- some of history's most devastating disasters- the types of destruction these events cause and how they affect people's lives- the people who study, forecast, and observe them- how to stay safe during a natural disaster and what goes into an emergency kit- a simple activity or suggestion for observation

It's a big world out there, but what's going on around the world can feel closer to us and more accessible than ever. Information about wars and conflicts on the other side of the world can be in our homes and on our tablets and smartphones instantly. Whether or not your country is directly involved in a conflict or war, nearly every disagreement, every standoff, every war affects our lives in some way. With so many conflicts happening around the world, it makes you wonder - Why Do We Fight?Why Do We Fight? is an important, topical book that helps readers aged 12 and up to understand that while conflict may be inevitable, war isn't. The reader is shown how small disagreements can escalate to become bigger and more serious ones, by exposing the common elements of conflict: such as prejudice, history, geography and economics. The reader is encouraged to compare world conflicts with the ones in their own lives, to better understand why we fight and, most importantly, what we can do to avoid it.

This is the story of Nina & Luna, a young girl and her puppy looking forward to meeting up with some of their friends in the school playground. There is only one problem, they can't see Luna's lead anywhere. If they can't find it they won't be able to go out to play. They look all around the house, where could it be? Read along and see if you can help them!