Macdonald, Fiona

Looks at the life of a Scythian woman after she is captured and sold into slavery in Greece in the fifth century B.C.

Discusses the life and political ambitions of ancient Egypt's most famous queen.

Uses a newspaper format to present the inventions, lifestyles, climate changes, and progress in hunting and farming of the Stone Age.

Describes Marco Polo's travels through Asia, and discusses the people and cultures he encountered.

Examines the everyday life of women in the United States during the 1800s, contrasting society's ideal view of women with their real lives.

Uses a travel guide format to provide information about life in Greece during the fifth century B.C., including such activities as consulting an oracle, going to the Olympics, and attending a banquet.

Recounts the story of Marie Antoinette and looks at what was happening all around the world in her time.

Follows Magellan's expedition, the first voyage around the world, and describes the adventures that ensued.

Traces the expeditions, adventures, and discoveries of explorers from the beginning of humankind to the present.

Presents a variety of facts about the Middle Ages, including the food, the clothing, the government, and the educational system.