Most Popular Books by Fiona MacDonald

Portrays all the various parts of the rain forest and its animal and human inhabitants.

Scottish Women, A Very Peculiar History will shine a light on the frequently underappreciated contributions of women to Scottish history, industry and culture since the country’s origins. Readers can explore the eventful life and awful fate of Mary, Queen of Scots, the discoveries of astronomer and mathematician Mary Fairfax Somerville, and the inspirational story of pioneering socialist MP Jenny Lee, who founded the Open University, among many other brilliant Scottish women. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Nowadays, going to the dentist is a safe and usually painless experience. But that wasn't always the case. In past centuries, the only cure for a decayed tooth was to yank it out - without anaesthetic, and with only the beating of a drum to numb your senses and drown out your screams. Read on, if you dare - and learn how lucky we are to live in modern times.

Pictures and text describe how the freedom of women fluctuated with periods of war and peace between the beginning of the twentieth century and the end of World War II.

Presents in text and illustrations the history, government, people, culture, and day-to day life of ancient Rome.

Finds women in the modern world with (in many places) a new independence and the ability finally to rule their own lives. 9-12 yrs.

Describes the daily lives of ancient Greek slaves.

Nothing brings ancient history to life like thinking about what ancient people did that we can relate to today. I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas takes an accessible approach to the subject with child-friendly language, entertaining illustrations, and a series of questions that bring the people of Ancient Rome to life. Covering everything from clothing, food, and family life to art, architecture, engineering, and colonization, the short Q & A format delivers just the right information and the most interesting facts, encouraging lively discussion, and opening the door for deeper exploration of this important subject.

Traces the adventures of explorers from their earliest expeditions on foot to present-day space missions

Describes the life and reign of Charlemagne and tells what was happening all around the world in his time.

Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant artist, scientist and inventor - one of the most brilliant thinkers of his generation. He lived in Europe at a time when people were challenging many accepted ideas. Science and art worked together to create a new picture of the universe and man's place in it.

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome.

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text. Los mitos del mundo están llenos de personajes, criaturas e historias que han fascinado a la gente durante miles de años. Esta serie combina espectaculares relatos e información de no ficción que brindan una imagen completa sobre los mitos de la cultura egipcia. Este libro explora dioses y diosas, héroes, villanos, estafadores y aventuras que hacen que los mitos egipcios sean fascinantes.

An offbeat look at past civilisations Focusing on the unusual, this new series explores ancient worlds and cultures from a very different point of view. Did you know that one of the greatest Viking warriors was called Thorbjorn the Feeble? Or that a Roman tournament once involved 10,000 gladiators and 11,000 wild animals? Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary and an index.

Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 2, a practical guide in the METROPOLIS series which explores what life was like in an ancient African town. Includes information on where to stay, what to eat and drink, local customs and useful phrases. With colour illustrations (many of which are in cross section) by Gerald Wood.

Suitable for National Curriculum KS2, a textbook which features information, useful facts, experiments, maths puzzles, poems, stories, myths, legends, songs and art and craft ideas. Part of the TOPIC BOOKS series.

Describes in text and illustrations how people in Europe lived and worked during the three centuries between 1200 and 1500.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to sail with Christopher Columbus, be a Greek athlete, work on the railroad, and be sick in the sixteenth century.

Como é que os antigos gregos passavam seus dias? Como cultivavam azeitonas e construíam cidades? Como estabeleceram a democracia? Por que tinham tanto orgulho de sua civilização? De que forma ficamos sabendo a respeito de seu modo de vida? Esse livro resgata as diversas manifestações do cotidiano humano na Grécia Antiga.

Partons ensemble à la découverte de la civilisation japonaise. Tremblons en lisant les exploits des hardis samouraïs, ces guerriers qui consacraient leur vie à se battre pour leur seigneur. Découvrons le mode de vie original des Japonais, leurs méthodes de pêche, leurs palais impériaux, leurs théâtres de marionnettes, leurs jardins zen et harmonieux. Bricolons aussi ! En fabriquant un inro, une petite boîte qui servait de porte-monnaie, en cuisinant des boulettes de riz ou en construisant un cerf-volant, vous partagerez un peu de la vie des Japonais... comme si vous y étiez.

Des albums attrayants " Je découvre l'histoire " est une collection constituée d'albums contenant de nombreux dessins originaux, créés à partir de sources archéologiques et historiques. Elle présente la vie quotidienne et les principales réalisations des grandes civilisations qui ont marqué l'Antiquité classique et le Moyen Age. Les sources de notre civilisation Cette collection permet de donner à l'enfant le goût pour l'histoire. Elle lui présente de manière accessible (dessins parfaitement lisibles, textes courts, vocabulaire précis) les sources de notre histoire et de notre civilisation.