Macdonald, Fiona

Provides information about what was going on in the world at the time of Leonardo da Vinci, discussing rulers and leaders, daily life, discovery and invention, the arts, and belief systems in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas; and includes brief biographical information about the Renaissance artist and inventor.

Recounts the story of Alexander the Great and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.

Tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.

Text and illustrations describe the building and life surrounding the great mosques of the Islamic world.

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.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and achievements of the Romans.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and explorations of the Vikings; and contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for a number of projects.

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.