Books with author Jacqueline Morley

Join the English colonists who sailed to North America in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.his interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Experience hard labor, drought, famine, and conflict with the Algonquians who are angry with you because you have fenced off their land. Are you tough enough to survive? This new extended edition includes a timeline, a host of fascinating facts including a real 17th-century recipe, and the true story of Pocahontas.

Journey to the frozen north for this second spellbinding anthology of Viking myths! Enter the world of Norse mythology, where you’ll find sea monsters, shape-changers, dark forests, and cunning, gold-hoarding underground dwarves. This second volume of Viking tales features more fantastical, entrancing adventures, including Thor’s journey in the land of the giants, and Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle of the gods, retold in a way that will engage very young readers. Different illustrators bring their distinctive styles to each story.

You're a country girl in 13th-century England and there s trouble ahead. The year is 1215 and King John is in a power struggle with his barons, lords of Norman-French descent. The king has been forced to sign an agreement with the barons the Magna Carta which gives them the right to overrule the king. But John shows no sign of sticking to the agreement. When some of the angry barons rebel, you find yourself caught up in a terrible siege. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like in a medieval castle. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. Sample fact: "Spiral stairs must turn clockwise. That gives you elbow-room (if you re right-handed) to swing your sword against an attacker climbing up towards you."

Leonardo da Vinci was a great inventor, military engineer, scientist, botanist and mathematician, as well as an accomplished painter and sculptor. In this Danger Zone title, readers will learn all about the life of the man who painted the most famous picture in the world, who designed the first-ever flying machine and who spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse! History, science and art come alive in this journey into what it would have been like to be Leonardo Da Vinci, the Renaissance man. This title in the popular Danger Zone series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

You disobey the Emperor's orders and soon you're marching through deserts on your way to work on the Great Wall of China!This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the backbreaking construction of one of the manmade wonders of the world, the brutal emperor who commissioned it, and its reputation throughout history.

You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next Princess. This illustrated book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs. You’ll dress to impress, and to stay cool in the desert heat. Your new royal family will answer all your questions: What are your duties at court? What about school? And travel? Good luck, Your Highness!

It's 1803, and two adventurous young army officers are about to lead an expedition across North America.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. It's 1803, and two adventurous young army officers are about to lead an expedition right across the North American continent, through the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. They will explore lands that few Europeans have ever seen, and will make many scientific discoveries.

The Magnifications series offers children the thrill of examining past civilizations through the eyes of an archaeologist. Gorgeous, full-color panoramas of ancient landmarks are magnified with inset illustrations revealing fascinating details. A valuable research tool, these books are also helpful as travel guides and for simple browsing. Supplements school curriculum in language arts and history.