New Releases by Fiona MacDonald

This book tells about the life, death, and tomb of Tutankhamen and what was happening elsewhere in the world in his time.

Surveys the food, hairstyles, jewelry, religion, festivals, sports, science, warfare, and other aspects of life in ancient Greece.

Describes Aztec home life, families, farming, meals, work, clothing, trade, festivals, government, wars, health, and beliefs.

This book tells about Marco Polo''s travels - the people, places, and sights he saw - and what was happening elsewhere in the world at that time.

Recounts the story of Alexander the Great and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.

Presents facts about life for the nineteenth-century pioneers on the American frontier.

Examines the history, culture, social structure and daily life of the Aztecs.

Describes medieval daily life, families, food, clothing, health, education, work, entertainment, government, travel, warfare, customs, and beliefs in Europe

Text and cutaway illustrations depict the construction of a medieval cathedral and the way of life inside it.

Looks at the life and work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, an important nineteenth century English engineer. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Illustrations and text provide information about life in ancient Egypt, covering the pharoahs, family life, the Nile River, arts and crafts, temples and tombs, and more.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and explorations of the Vikings.

Describes and illustrates the features of each layer of the ocean, from the shore to the deepest abyssal zone. Also details common activities to do with the sea, including exploration, oil and gas rigs and deep sea fishing. Includes glossary. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

An illustrated survey of the construction and history of the Parthenon in ancient Greece.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict how people lived and worked inside a medieval castle.

A history of three women and their struggles for social justice--Millicent Garrett Fawcett in England, Rosa Parks in the United States, and Winnie Mandela in South Africa.