Macdonald, Fiona

A guide to how the ancient Greeks lived, including how they built cities, how they spent their days, and how they set up a democracy.

Text and illustrations describe the planning, construction, and activities of a nineteenth-century railway station.

Reveals the everyday life of the ancient Romans, discussing their family life, food, drink, sports, gods, festivals, and dress of the time.

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.

In question-and-answer format, this book discusses the civilizations of the Middle East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and the Americas.

Examines the origins, development, and modern-day practice of some of the world's major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and others.

Presents examples of legends and myths from around the world, summarizing them and providing color illustrations. Includes such categories as creation myths, mythical monsters, historical heroes, and myths that teach, amuse, and warn.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of design, discussing its application to houses and furnishings, architecture, tools, clothes, weapons, and in many other fields.