Fiona MacDonald
Fiona MacDonald
Fiona MacDonald, born in 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a talented writer known for her engaging storytelling and meticulous research. With a background in literature and history, she has a passion for exploring complex characters and thought-provoking themes. MacDonald’s work is celebrated for its clarity and depth, making her a respected voice in contemporary literature.
Personal Name: Fiona Macdonald
Birth: 1958
Fiona MacDonald Books
(100 Books)
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would require to launch a voyage of discovery, what shipboard life would be like, and what the rewards would be using the voyages of Columbus as an example.
This revised edition combines humorous cartoons and facts to depict what it was like to sail with Christopher Columbus.
Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious beliefs, and on arms and armor of the period.
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to live without the toilet and describes how people managed to dispose of their waste in the past.
This series shows archaeologists as detectives of the past and how they work to solve mysteries of ancient cultures and civilisations by literally 'Digging Into History'
Provides information on the training, traditions, and life of knights during the Middle Ages for a young boy who thinks that that is what he wants to be.
Describes what life was like for children growing up in Viking times. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England'...
Looks at the lives and social conditions of women in medieval Europe. The role of women in history has not always been given the attention it deserves. This completely unique series explores the contributions women have made throughout time as well as their impact today. In these new titles, the series turns its attention closer to the present day, taking an in-depth look at everyday life for wormen around the world in the first and second halves of the 20th century.
A retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde told in graphic novel format. In the murky streets of Victorian London, a vicious killer is on the prowl. The killer is Mr. Hyde. And why does Henry Jekyll, a respected doctor, try to protect him? The work also contains information about Robert Louis Stevenson's life and the film versions of the work.
*100 Things You Should Know About Kings & Queens* is a fascinating insight into the lives of British monarchs across the ages. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork bring to life the fiery wrath of Queen Boudicca and the exploits of Richard III, as well as the colorful life of Henry VIII and the lengthy reign of Queen Victoria.
Join this book's voyage of exploration to find the world's Top 10 Worst Nasty Pirates. Bold, brave, and adventurous, pirates were exciting heroes. However, these glamorous raiders were also brutal robbers and bloodthirst mass murderers. At different times, and in different places, they were known by many different names.
Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest and discover fascinating facts about the people who lived there. Explore the culture and beliefs of the Mayas and Aztecs -- the cities they built, their astronomical knowledge and their insatiable need for human sacrifice.
Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork reveal what Roman life was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects -- make a mosaic, prepare your own Roman food, and learn some Roman words, take a look into a gladiator's life, learn how the Empire was ruled.
This title is a valuable resource to students learning about all aspects of the Victorian life including clothing, medicine and eating habits. Discover amazing facts - servants used to work 15-18 hours a day and earn approximately £15 a year.
A humorous description of the typical life of a female slave in ancient Greece, with handy hints such as: "Be nice to your owner's eldest son. When his father dies, he'll be your master". Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
"Britain in the Industrial Revolution looks at a time in Britain when newly invented machines revolutionised the way people lived and worked. The text is complemented by contemporary engravings and paintings."--Back cover.
This book takes you back to the time of the First Crusade where you have to travel right across Europe and risk your life to fight foreigners who follow a different faith.
Illustrations and text provide information about life in ancient Egypt, covering the pharoahs, family life, the Nile River, arts and crafts, temples and tombs, and more.
Follow the history of fashion through the ages. Learn about different cultures from around the world and discover how history has influenced what we wear today.
Surveys the dwellings, occupations, food, religion, festivals, cathedrals, clothing, diseases, and customs that prevailed in Europe during the Middle Ages.
"Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people"--Provided by publisher.
Traces the history of crime and punishment from 3200 B.C. to the present and discusses how and why the laws which govern people's behavior were created.
Describes the development of cities, from the early agricultural centers in the Fertile Crescent to modern metropolises in industrialized countries.
Text and illustrations describe the construction of an ancient Roman fort and the lives of the soldiers who manned it in defense of the Empire.
An illustrated survey of the construction and history of the Colosseum, the enormous oval amphitheater that has stood in Rome for 1,900 years.
Looks at the exploits of ten of the most ruthlessly determined soldiers, rebels, conquerors, and military leaders from throughout history.
Describes the farmers, soldiers, and citizens of ancient Greece and their way of living. Could you survive as an ancient Greek?
Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.
Describes in text and illustrations how people in Europe lived and worked during the three centuries between 1200 and 1500.
Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece.
Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome.
Text and illustrations describe the planning, construction, and activities of a nineteenth-century railway station.
Presents in text and illustrations the history, government, people, culture, and day-to day life of ancient Rome.
Text and cutaway illustrations depict the construction of a medieval cathedral and the way of life inside it.
Recounts the story of Alexander the Great and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.
A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.
Describes Marco Polo's travels through Asia, and discusses the people and cultures he encountered.
Examines the reality of women's lives in Europe during the 1800s and how change slowly occurred.
Text and cutaway illustrations depict how people lived and worked inside a medieval castle.
An illustrated survey of the construction and history of the Parthenon in ancient Greece.
Explore the Wonders of the Aztec, Maya, Inca, North American Indian and Arctic Peoples
