Macdonald, Fiona

A graphic novel retelling of Homer's epic in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne.

Describes the development of cities, from the early agricultural centers in the Fertile Crescent to modern metropolises in industrialized countries.

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

Surveys inventions throughout history in relation to the needs, skills, and technologies of the people living at particular times.

Describes in text and illustrations how people in Europe lived and worked during the three centuries between 1200 and 1500.

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

Explores the history and lives of ten of the most ruthless rulers of history, including Cleopatra, Ivan the Terrible, and Henry VIII, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.

Cartoons and facts combine to describe the life of Mary Queen of Scots, discussing her childhood; escape to France; the death of her father-in-law, mother, and first husband; marriage to Darnley; kidnapping; abdication of the throne; imprisonment in England; and execution.

Teaching history from a child's perspective gives students a real-ilfe sense of life among Egyptians. Includes archeological artifiacts, timelines, six in-depth sidebars and activities such as language and number learning, poems, crafts and recipes.

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.