Macdonald, Fiona

Explores the history and science of ten of the worst killer animals in the world, including the great white shark, lion, rat, king corba, and mosquito, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.

Stunned by his mother's tragic death, Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with finding the secret of bringing dead matter to life. But when he succeeds in his quest, he's horrified by his own creation and flees, leaving the monster to fend for itself.

Illustrations and text introduce early readers to the the training, duties, and lifestyle of a samurai; and also describes the culture and traditions of ancient Japan.

A graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about a young medical student who creates a living being from corpses and suffers violent consequences for his actions; also includes biographical data on Mary Shelley and a timeline of scientific discoveries spanning 1747-1834.

Photographs and text examine the meaning and purpose of clothing and jewelry of different cultures from throughout history.

Text and illustrations present facts about the ocean, discussing where the water comes from, what causes tides, and more.

A collection of one hundred facts about shipwrecks.

Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.

Presents a children's history of the voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and provides information on how the trip was financed, fifteenth-century navigational tools, and some of the problems Columbus and his crew encountered.

Contains illustrations, facts, and information about ten 6ysterious events, discussing the ancient curse believed to have killed archaeologists who entered Egyptian pyramids, the area in Roswell, New Mexico, where extraterrestrials are rumored to have crash landed, and more.