Books by Fiona MacDonald
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Aztec Sacrifice! Gruesome Things You'd Rather Not Know (You Wouldn't Want To)
A humorous and gory look at the ancient Aztec tradition of sacrificing enemy warriors to the gods.
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The Vikings (Treasure Chests)
Play hnefatfl, a Viking game of strategy and build a model of a Viking ship. Open the secret drawer to find runes, maps, stickers, and cards that demonstrate Viking dress, illustrate the Viking territory, and show the hierarchy of gods and goddesses.
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Edwin Hubble (Groundbreakers: Scientists & Inventors)
This is a new biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the books place their achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The books include: a thorough biography illustrated with full-colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of their work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work
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You Wouldn't Want to Be Mary, Queen of Scots!: A Ruler Who Really Lost Her Head
Traces the life of the Scottish queen, who came into her title at the age of one week and was eventually beheaded for plotting against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be in a Medieval Dungeon! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World)
It's the end of the 15th century, and your local castle is looking for a jailer. Do you want the job?
This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Your charges will include all sorts of people, from hardened criminals to people with mental illnesses-and you won't be expected to treat them kindly. This new extended edition includes a castle timeline, a guide to spooky castles, and some real-life grisly stories.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Samurai! (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World)
This book examines the skills needed to become a samurai warrior in 17th-century Japan.
This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.
This book examines the skills needed to become a samurai warrior in 17th-century Japan, including courage, obedience, strength, dedication and fighting skills, as well as the dangers involved in holding such a prestigious position.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Suffragist!: A Protest Movement That's Rougher Than You Expected
A look at the dark side of history offers up the surprising difficulties endured by women suffragists who stood up for women's rights, including the right to vote. Simultaneous.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Medieval Knight: Armor You'd Rather Not Wear
by David Salariya, Fiona MacDonald
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.
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How to Be an Aztec Warrior
Have you sharpened your weapons? Are you ready for battle? Can you speak Classical Nahuatl? Do you know the legend of the vision of the eagle clutching the snake on a prickly pear cactus—the first signal to our ancestors of the site our great city of Tenochtitlan? Can you take prisoners and bring them back alive to offer as human sacrifice to the gods? Only then may you cut your hair! So are you ready for your initiation as an Aztec Warrior?
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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How to Be a Medieval Knight
Are your estates in order? Can you recite poetry, or sing, or play a lute? Have you had your hair cut, squire? Are you sitting comfortably in all that armor? Will you perform your duties with honor and chivalry? Are you really worthy of pursuing your destiny as a knight of olde, among the elite of medieval society in status and wealth? You know you are! So arise, Sir Reader, and go forth and nobly answer your calling.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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How to Be a Medieval Knight
Are your estates in order? Can you recite poetry, or sing, or play a lute? Have you had your hair cut, squire? Are you sitting comfortably in all that armor? Will you perform your duties with honor and chivalry? Are you really worthy of pursuing your destiny as a knight of olde, among the elite of medieval society in status and wealth? You know you are! So arise, Sir Reader, and go forth and nobly answer your calling.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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How to Be a Samurai Warrior
Can you handle a horse? Are you skillful with a bow? Are you brave in the face of danger? Will you wear this smelly, lice-infested armor with dignity? Have you truly earned the respect and honor shown to the samurai? Are you of honorable lineage? Will you show absolute loyalty to your lord? Do you understand that dishonor will bring death—by that same sword that you must sleep beside every night of your life? Are you ready to rise in rank?
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Inside Ancient Athens
It might well be said that no city has contributed more to human civilization than Athens, the city where Socrates Plato, Aeschylus, Sophicles, Euripides, Pericles, and many other notable individuals were born. From comedy and tragedy, to philosophy and democracy, ancient Athens generated an intellectual light that still reaches us today. In these pages you will not only ready story of Athens, but also watch as the Temple of Zeus is built; visit the Agora, the city's political centre and market-place, where trade and philosophy of discussions take place side by side; enter a family home and visit the Acropolis, originally the entire fortified city. The city at war, religion and the gods, the law counts, the theater, festivals, and a day in the life of a slave, also are explored. Informative text, illustrations, photographs, an overview section on the Greek heritage and its legacy, a timeline, a glossary and a comprehensive index make this an excellent book for the curious reader and budding young historian.
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Swords and Samurai: The Ancient Warrior Culture of the East
by Philip Steele, Fiona MacDonald
This colorful, informative book explains the amazing civilizations of ancient China and Japan--cultures that existed for thousands of years before Europe developed or America was discovered.
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Viking Raiders (History Explorers)
Describes life for the Vikings, including their food, fashion, homes, and weapons of choice.
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Knights and Castles (History Explorers)
Describes the training and responsibilities of medieval knights, and the different ways knights attacked and defended castles.
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Samira's Garden (Ballet School, Book 2)
Welcome to BALLET SCHOOL, the series that follows the fortunes of a group of working-class students at an inner-city dance academy!
Join this diverse group of young dancers as they form friendships, consider their futures, and prepare for the end-of-year shows.
Class is about to begin at Rosewood Ballet School! Join Willow and her fellow students as they overcome disaster, injuries, and last-minute nerves to put on a unique production of The Nutcracker in celebration of their friend Samira’s beautiful garden.
Contains illustrations of dance poses, a glossary of ballet steps, and a comic strip version of The Nutcracker.
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Peter and the Wolf (Ballet School, Book 1)
Welcome to BALLET SCHOOL, the series that follows the fortunes of a group of working-class students at an inner-city dance academy!
Join this diverse group of young dancers as they form friendships, consider their futures, and prepare for the end-of-year shows.
Ballet isn’t easy—especially if you’re a boy, and Peter regularly gets bullied for his dancing. Then he wins the lead in the school’s new production. Will he pursue his talent . . . or conform to convention by joining the soccer team instead?
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Frankenstein
Enjoy Mary Shelley's groundbreaking science-fiction novel in a colorful graphic edition. Abridged for fast-paced reading, this book features illustrations that vividly tell the tale. Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creature's thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge.
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