Most Popular Books by Fiona MacDonald

Discusses the cultural and social meanings behind the clothing and jewelry worn by people around the world.

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.

Explains why uniforms are used in various professions, and describes uniforms that have been worn around the world through the ages.

Looks at the lives and social conditions of women in medieval Europe.

The spread of female suffrage is one of the success stories of the 20th century, but it was not achieved without a great deal of hardship. Eyewitnesses tell the story from both sides of the Atlantic, and we learn that even today there is still some way to go. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Suffragette. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.

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

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

Discusses the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein and what was happening around the world during his lifetime.

Presents a general history of the cultural and social aspects of the ancient Maya and Aztec empires up to the arrival of Spanish conquerors, in a book that also provides readers with instructions for creating such related craft projects as a feather fan,a mosaic mask, a codex, and a miniature pyramid temple.

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.

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.

Get ready . . . as a dashing young Christian knight you are about to travel thousands of miles to fight for your faith and defend the Holy Land. But can you make it as a Crusader? Find out all about the fate of the Christian crusaders, the might of t

With fact boxes and sidebars offering additional information, this book introduces killer animals, from the mosquito to the great white shark.

Looks at the clothes worn around the world through history, telling how they were made, what they were made of, and the purposes for which they were designed.

Learn about World War II, the draft, and how people in Allied countries contributed to the war effort.

This book lists some of the most dangerous mythical creatures.

This volume examines ten of history's most notorious pirates.

How would you cope if there were no toilets? Where would you go? How would you keep yourself and your house clean? This book tells the fascinating story of a piece of technology that most of us take for granted. Find out why toilets are so important, how they improved over the years, and how they might develop in the future. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Toilets! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.