Most Popular Books by Fiona MacDonald

Glasgow, A Very Peculiar History explores the archaeological, social and cultural history of the eponymous city, from the earliest Pict settlers 10,000 years ago through its emergence as a nineteenth-century powerhouse of industry and struggles with poverty, unemployment and disaffection to its present-day incarnation as a hub of cutting-edge digital and start-up businesses. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

This reference book includes everything you need to know about the history of the British Isled. It reviews thousands of years of culture, events and political intrigue, and follows changes in industry, architecture and exploration.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A humorous and gory look at the ancient Aztec tradition of sacrificing enemy warriors to the gods.

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

Invites the reader to imagine what their life might have been like as an Aztec, with reference to topics such as home and family, food, employment, clothing, health, celebrations and religious beliefs. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

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.