Fiona Macdonald Livres
Fiona MacDonald est l'auteure de nombreux livres pour enfants sur des sujets historiques. Elle a approfondi sa compréhension de l'histoire en étudiant à l'Université de Cambridge et à l'Université d'East Anglia. Son œuvre vise à rendre l'histoire accessible et captivante pour les jeunes lecteurs par des récits attrayants.






Les mythes et légendes
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Avec 100 infos à connaître sur les mythes et les légendes, les enfants voyageront à travers le temps à la rencontre des personnages réels ou imaginaires devenus des héros. Les jeunes lecteurs découvriront au fil des pages les exploits de Jeanne d'Arc ou de Robin de bois, l'histoire de Pinocchio, les différents récits qui expliquent l'origine du monde... 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, plongeront les enfants dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et des dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux y apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant de fabriquer des masques monstrueux ou d'inventer de drôles de phrases appelées virelangues.
Helps you to explore the history of ancient civilizations in eight amazing history books. This title lets you discover how people lived in ancient days: their wars, work, inventions, fashion, art and food. It includes fascinating facts and 120 step-by-step projects.
Creepy Mysteries
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
In this book you'll discover the most mysterious events and stories to still baffle humankind to this day. From ancient wonders like the Easter Island giants to modern mysteries such as the sudden disappearance of the USS Eldridge. Are these conspiracies, magic or just a trick of the mind? Find out which is the oddest in Top Ten Creepy Mysteries. The Top Ten Worst series counts down the ghastliest ghoulies, the most petrifying pirates, the angriest animals, the nastiest natural disasters, and much, much more! Colourful and humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world's deadliest animal. Each title explores the facts and the science behind each subject as well as looking at their impact on the world at large. Topics and subjects are put in a geographical and historical context so the reader can breathe a sigh of relief if the threat is very old or far away. Captions and speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while 'Vital Statistics' fact boxes fill you in on all the details. All titles feature a full glossary and index, which back up the scientific and historical information found within the books.
Less than a year after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer, Fiona Mason's husband died at home. She was his carer. Unflinching in its detail, this book is a delicate chronicle of his last day and an account of thirty-six hours that changed her life. It's also an invitation to find better ways to talk about death and dying.
Step back in time with this book to the days of the trams and tenements and see how the people of Glasgow worked, played and lived in 1955.
Samurai Castle
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Take an incredible tour through a Samurai Castle. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical period. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without...)
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Exploring the concept of a pain-free existence, this book delves into the profound implications of living without physical and emotional suffering. It examines how pain shapes human experiences, relationships, and personal growth, prompting readers to consider the value of discomfort in fostering resilience and empathy. Through thought-provoking scenarios and insights, it challenges the notion of a perfect life, revealing the complexities that come with the absence of pain.
It's 1828 and you're a medical student at the world-famous Edinburgh university. You are keen to start dissecting bodies to learn all about anatomy, but be careful who you buy your body from- some people will do anything to get their hands on one! This book explores the body-snatching craze that gripped 19th century Britain, including the infamous Burke and Hare murders. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of the darker side of 19th century science.
You Wouldn't Want To Live Without Dentists!
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Nowadays, going to the dentist is a safe and usually painless experience. But that wasn't always the case. In past centuries, the only cure for a decayed tooth was to yank it out - without anaesthetic, and with only the beating of a drum to numb your senses and drown out your screams. Read on, if you dare - and learn how lucky we are to live in modern times.