The Danger Zone Collection 7 Book Set Fiona Macdonald

Titles in This Set:
Avoid Sailing with Christopher Columbus
Avoid Becoming an Aztec Sacrifice!
Avoid Exploring with Captain Cook!
Avoid Being a Roman Soldier
Avoid Being a Victorian Servant!
Avoid Entering the Ancient Greek Olympics!
Avoid Working in a Victorian Mill

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123556557

Overview:
Discover The Danger Zone Collection, a seven-book set of engaging, kid-friendly histories by award-winning author Fiona Macdonald. This paperback collection invites curious readers to step into pivotal moments from exploration, ancient cultures, and industrial life through vivid, humorous storytelling and accessible facts. Each title blends lively illustrations with clear explanations, making it ideal for classroom reading or family learning. Designed for ages 8–12, the set sparks critical thinking about how people lived, what they believed, and how discoveries shaped the world. It’s perfect for inquisitive readers who love big ideas in bite-sized adventures.

About the Books:
Across the seven titles, readers meet explorers, workers, athletes, and everyday life through accessible narrative and illustrations. Avoid Sailing with Christopher Columbus introduces the famous navigator, outlining the ambitions and struggles to fund his voyages, while contextualizing the era’s geography, technology, and risk. Avoid Becoming an Aztec Sacrifice! surveys Aztec beliefs about life and death, festivals, and geography, offering a window into ritual life and social structure. Avoid Exploring with Captain Cook! pairs informative captions with a glossary and index, modeling how non-fiction texts guide curious learners through history. Avoid Being a Roman Soldier follows a young recruit through daily life; cartoon-style panels invite empathy and curiosity about the constraints and camaraderie of the ancient world. Avoid Being a Victorian Servant! uses humor and visuals to illuminate class, labor, and family dynamics in 19th-century Britain. Avoid Entering the Ancient Greek Olympics! explores sport, education, social structure, and religion in classical Greece, linking myth, athletics, and civic life. Avoid Working in a Victorian Mill presents the harsh realities of 1842 Manchester. With engaging captions, visual humor, and age-appropriate explanations, these titles invite readers to compare past circumstances with modern life, encouraging critical thinking about cultural diversity, technological progress, and the human stories behind big historical events. Education-friendly features, glossaries, and indexes support independent reading and classroom discussions for teachers and librarians.

Key Benefits:

• Seven-book history set for curious minds, best-selling collection.
• Engaging cartoon-style illustrations and age-appropriate explanations.
• Activity-friendly with glossaries and indexes for independent reading.

About the Author:
Fiona Macdonald is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in children's history and science titles. Over her career she has crafted approachable narratives that bring complex subjects to life for young readers, often blending humor, clear timelines, and vivid illustrations. She frequently collaborates with schools and libraries to support inquiry-based learning and curiosity about the world. The Danger Zone Collection showcases her knack for turning big ideas into compact, kid-friendly adventures that spark critical thinking while remaining historically respectful and accurate. Her research emphasizes accuracy, accessibility, and engagement, making her books popular in both homes and classrooms.

Why You’ll Love This Collection:
Whether you’re building a home library or classroom collection, this best-selling set delivers accessible history, vivid illustrations, and reliable details. It’s ideal for curious young readers who love exploring the past through fun narratives, and it makes a thoughtful gift for families seeking educational entertainment. Readers will return to these pages for discovery, discussion, and inspiration.