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The Beagle with Charles Darwin (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index. ...Show more
The Big Scream! the Creepiest, Most Disgusting, Horrifying Things You Should Know by David Antram (Illustrator); Fiona Macdonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction
What are the most world-famous monsters? What are the deadliest dinosaurs? The most inexplicable phenomena? This quirky, kooky and ever-so-slightly creepy compendium features 100 entries about some of the scariest and most peculiar things ever, from ruthless rulers to hideous beasts. It is packed with v ...Show more
The First Test Tube Baby: Days That Changed The World by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Fiction
Millions of lives were affected by what happened on July 25th, 1978 - the birth of the world's first 'test-tube baby'. Read about the origins of this astounding medical breakthrough and re-live the way the world held its breath to see if this 'miracle baby' would be born healthy.
The Odyssey (Graffex) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Graphic Novels | Series: Graffex
This work allows readers to follow Odysseus as he traverses the dangerous seas of ancient Greece, in an epic attempt to get home after the Trojan War. Hindered by gods, hampered by goddesses! Who among his crew will live to tell the tale? Original full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to ...Show more
The Roman Colosseum (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders, the vicious weapons, the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. Find out why this incredible feat of architecture was built, who paid for it and where the money came from. And then gasp at the sta ...Show more
The Science Of: Oceans by Fiona Macdonald; Bryan Beach (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This fascinating guide to the world's oceans combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From tides to marine life, it is an eye-opening introduction to the nature of oceans and what they contribute to the Earth. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an in ...Show more
The Science Of: Snot and Phlegm (The Slimy Truth about Breathing) by Fiona Macdonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
Breathe in, breathe out... We all do it, every day and every night. Breathing is essential for life. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without it-without breathing-we would die very quickly! This breathtaking guide to breat ...Show more
Toilets! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without...) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: History | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Live Without
How would you cope if there were no toilets? Where would you go? How would you keep yourself and your house clean? This book tells the fascinating story of a piece of technology that most of us take for granted. Find out why toilets are so important, how they improved over the years, and how they might ...Show more
Top 10 Wicked Rulers You Wouldn't Want to Meet (Top 10 Worst) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's History | Series: Top 10 Worst
Kings, queens, princes, chieftans, mighty emperors and scheming politicians - at different times and in different places, they've all been terrible rulers. Top Ten Worst Wicked Rulers reveals the grim truth behind the most rotten rulers of all time, dangerously tough, determined, and ruthless - definite ...Show more
Top 10 Worst Nasty Pirates by MacDonald, Fiona
Category: Children's History | Series: Top Ten Worst
Whether it's a Viking pirate wielding axe and shield or Irish duo Anne Boony and Mary Read in cunning disguise, you know you're in trouble if they're in this book. "Top Ten Nasty Pirates" features a wide variety of cutthroats and vagabonds from all across the world. You can learn about their amazing boa ...Show more