Macdonald, Fiona

Presents a short study of the European trade market during the later Middle Ages between 1000 to 1500 A.D, and examines population growth and economic expansion, the rise of towns and universities, travel technology, and more.

Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.

An aerial view of an Inca town, based on the great city of Cuzco, provides insight into the culture, religion, daily life, arts and crafts, and more of these ancient people.

Explores various facets of the weather, including climate, seasons, temperature, clouds, wind, forecasting, and more.

Portrays all the various parts of the rain forest and its animal and human inhabitants.

Examines the history, traditions, daily life, and culture of the Aztec and Maya people, and includes fifteen projects based on the text, as well as fact boxes, photographs, illustrations, historical maps, and a pictorial timeline.

Presents a variety of facts about the Aztecs, including Aztec beliefs, lifestyle, family life, farming system, and government.

Collects one hundred facts about shipwrecks, covering diving discoveries, pirates, survivors, and more; and includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

A biography of naturalist and theorist Charles Darwin, who is most famous for his theory of evolution.

Uses the process of applying for the position of soldier to present information about life in ancient Rome.