Fiona Macdonald

Get ready... to retire from your life as a soldier. As a loyal subject of the lord you have served for many years, you have become his castle jailer. You are about to enter a Medieval Dungeon. It's horrible! Top tips from experts: Make friends with castle guards and night watchmen - you will need their help if a prisoner escapes; Make your prisoners pay to see their visistors - it's a good way to get rich!; Use your knowledge to advise builders...

Text and illustrations explore the history of the world from the Mongol invasions through the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

"How would you like to join a fearsome fighting force and serve as a Samurai? Your main duties will include: leaving your home to fight if your daimyo summons you - following "the way of the warrior" (rules of Samurai behavior) - studying ancient wisdom, writing poetry, and admiring art. Apply in writing to your local daimyo or to the shogun's court. Imagine that you are living in ancient Japan. Samurai warriors are among the most respected people...

Provides information on the training, traditions, and life of knights during the Middle Ages for a young boy who thinks that that is what he wants to be.

A humorous and gory look at the ancient Aztec tradition of sacrificing enemy warriors to the gods.

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece.

Looks at the lives of women in medieval Europe.