Book 4

Castles

by Macdonald and F

Published 31 August 2000
Each book in this series focuses on one topic area, with cross-curricular application. The titles are varied and offer a mix of information through science, art and music activities and linked reading material. Reading exercises are presented as poems, stories, newspaper-style articles and myths and legends. Each title is designed in a child friendly and accessible way, using both artwork and colour photographs. Castles - In this title everything from what a castle is, what it is made from, what it is used for, what type of people lived in them and what they did, to castle prisons and dungeons and castles under siege - is discussed, including castles today and what they are used for and how they are preserved.

Book 9

Pyramids

by Macdonald and F

Published 26 October 2000
Each book in this series focuses on one topic area, with cross-curricular application. The titles are varied and offer a mix of information through science, art and music activities and linked reading material. Reading exercises are presented as poems, stories, newspaper-style articles and myths and legends. Each title is designed in a child friendly and accessible way, using both artwork and colour photographs. Pyramids - Everything you needed to know about pyramids is discussed in this title, from what they are and why they came about, to pyramids today - why they are in danger and the best way to protect them. Also, the magic and mystery that surrounds them.