Best Selling Books by Fiona MacDonald

Describes the training, weapons, and responsibilities of knights, and how the construction of castles evolved over time.

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

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

Describes the illnesses, plagues, diagnoses, and treatments during the Middle Ages.

This book explores the ways in which notions of childhood are being influenced by a rapidly expanding consumer-media culture in the 21st Century. It has been argued that new stages of childhood are being created and defined by children’s role as consumers. The concept of ‘tween’, girls aged between 9 and 14, has generated the greatest debate. While the fantasy world of ‘tween’ offers girls a space to fashion a young, feminine identity it has been widely argued that the consumer-media’s messages pressure tween girls to consume and adopt highly sexualised appearances and behaviours. The author considers how the art of consumption for ‘tween’ girls is intrinsically linked with their desire for independence and belonging, and how their consumption is interwoven with other important social and cultural influences. The book will be of interest to scholars and students in the fields of Childhood and Youth Studies, Cultural Studies, Feminist andWomen’s Studies and Sociology.

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

Grade level: k, 1, 2, 3, p, e.

“Scots Wha Hae!” ''Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2'' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird''s insulating socks, this ebook provides an objective account of the nation''s chequered (or rather, ''tartaned'') history. You''ll also find fact boxes, quotes, poetry and unbelievable recipes to share with your family and friends (although we''d advise that some old recipes are only fit for reading)!

Stories of shipwrecks are intriguing, often somber, reminders of the power the sea wields. Its waters destroy even the most invincible vessels. Ships on the seafloor also preserve historic relics. Even today, people can find treasures aboard ships that sunk hundreds of years ago! This in-depth book takes readers under the surface and into the fascinating realm of shipwrecks. Through 100 facts, a variety of topics are explored, including how wrecks are found and some tales of the most famous and mysterious wrecks of all. Additional fact boxes, activities, and diagrams aid in comprehension and contribute to this absorbing subject.

This brand-new series puts readers in the shoes of famous historical figures during their childhoods, with an emphasis on the gruesome and ghastly bits. A lively and varied mix of types of information – including thrilling prose, stunning comic strips, fact boxes and timelines – bring their stories to life in a way that feels fresh and fun for reluctant readers. Kids in History: Mary Queen of Scots gives a fast-paced and fascinating account of the important events from Mary’s childhood, including her dangerous escape from Scotland, marriage into the French royal family and a young adulthood beset with disasters and deaths.

Molecular Biology of Cancer has been extensively revised and covers heredity cancer, microarray technology and increased study of childhood cancers. It continues to provide a detailed overview of the process which lead to the development and proliferation of cancer cells, including the techniques available for their study. It also describes the means by which tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes may be used in the diagnosis and in determining the prognosis of a wide variety of cancers, including breast, genitourinary, lung and gastrointestinal cancer.

An exploration of the pyramids of Ancient Egypt.

This book tells the stories of adventurers who have had amazing adventures in the quest to solve the mysteries of the past, from excavating dinosaur bones in the Sahara Desert to extreme archaeology in the Andes mountains. Find out about the skill and successes of archaeology''s pioneers, and whether you''ve got what it takes to be an ultimate adventurer.

Discusses ancient Athens and its people, government, architecture, sports, and arts.

Describes the development of cities, from the early agricultural centers in the Fertile Crescent to modern metropolises in industrialized countries.

A celebration of cultural differences, these beautifully illustrated cultural atlases give young readers a fascinating look at the music, clothes, dance, food, and homes of other people around the world. By comparing their own way of life with other children around the world, young readers will discover that different does not necessarily mean better or worse in our increasingly multicultural world.