{"product_id":"danger-zone-fiona-macdonald-8-books-collection-set-history-paperback","title":"Danger Zone by Fiona MacDonald 8 Books Collection Set - History Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Sailing with Christopher Columbus!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Becoming an Aztec Sacrifice!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Exploring with Captain Cook!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Being a Roman Soldier!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Being a Victorian Servant!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Entering the Ancient Greek Olympics!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Working in a Victorian Mill!\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid Being a Convict Sent to Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Book House\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 8-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Danger Zone 8 Books Collection Set by Fiona MacDonald plunges readers into hair-raising moments of world history. From Aztec temples to Victorian mills, each title uses a witty \"avoid\" format to explore real events and dangers, turning history into laugh-out-loud reading. Illustrated with cartoon-style artwork, the series is a favourite with reluctant readers, making it an ideal gift for curious young explorers aged eight and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis eight-book collection tours history's most perilous professions and journeys. Avoid Sailing with Christopher Columbus! reveals the storms of crossing an unknown ocean, while Avoid Becoming an Aztec Sacrifice! uncovers Aztec rituals and daily life. Avoid Exploring with Captain Cook! charts eighteenth-century voyages, and Avoid Being a Roman Soldier! marches through gruelling training and legionary discipline. Avoid Being a Victorian Servant! and Avoid Working in a Victorian Mill! reveal the harsh conditions of nineteenth-century Britain, while Avoid Entering the Ancient Greek Olympics! explores training behind the ancient games, and Avoid Being a Convict Sent to Australia! follows the reality of transportation. Every book pairs researched facts with a wry, humorous voice and cartoon illustrations, so readers absorb historical detail without it feeling like a lesson. Fact boxes and glossaries build vocabulary, while the \"you are there\" style keeps the pace fast and personal, giving a broad sweep across exploration, ancient civilisations, empire and industrial Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight titles covering exploration, ancient civilisations and Victorian Britain in one set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumorous \"avoid\" style makes history genuinely fun for reluctant readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartoon-style illustrations support comprehension and keep readers engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for school topic work and independent reading practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set - excellent value for a home history library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for curious children aged 8-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia, and has written many books for children and adults on historical and cultural subjects. Known for making the past accessible and entertaining, she has a talent for uncovering the everyday details and dangers faced by ordinary people throughout history. Her work for the Danger Zone series combines careful research with a playful, conversational tone, encouraging young readers to question and connect events across different times and civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Danger Zone Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, fast-paced and genuinely informative, this eight-book set turns tricky history topics into unmissable reading. It's perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers and anyone who loves finding out just how risky the past really was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; all books are supplied as genuine UK editions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiona MacDonald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56702190190974,"sku":"PLD15320","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/danger-zone-fiona-macdonald-8-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1784422751","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/danger-zone-fiona-macdonald-8-books-collection-set-history-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}