Best Selling Books by Fiona MacDonald

Provides a colourful and informative introduction to various mummies from around the world, including Egypt, and the process of mummification. Includes fun facts, cartoons and questions.

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.

- Exciting, fast-paced retelling of the classic story in graphic novel form - A perfect introduction to classic literature - A glossary on each page to help with challenging vocabulary - Stunningly illustrated with highly detailed, full-colour artwork - Excellent tools for improving the literacy of young readers - Ideal for reluctant readers

An illustrated survey of the construction and history of the Colosseum, the enormous oval amphitheater that has stood in Rome for 1,900 years.

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

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.

How did different styles develop? What are the traditions behind different types of shoes and sandals? How have fashion fads or practical needs dictated the items we wear on our feet? This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of shoes and boots.

A graphic novel adaption of Charlotte Bronte's tale of Jane Eyre who has a miserable childhood. But when she gets a job as governess at Thornfield Hall she finds a secret that could destroy all her dreams of happiness. Includes information about the Brontë family.

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece. Suggested level: primary.

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

Provides information about castles from all over the world, their stylistic differences and functions, and profiles the lives of typical inhabitants of medieval European castles.

Seized by slave traders, separated from your native tribe, your family and friends, you are put up for sale in the slave market. Your life will be spent fetching and carrying, and pampering the egos of your masters. The household chores are back-breaking. You have no rights: you can't vote or take holiday or rest if you are ill. You really wouldn't want to be a slave in ancient Greece!

Contains fascinating facts and historic snapshots of knights and castles.

Traces the development of housing from the earliest temporary shelters to present-day dwellings, and looks beyond to the computer controlled environments of the future. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

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.

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.

Discusses the difficulties sailing the new route to Asia with Christopher Columbus.