Books with author Jacqueline Sibley

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 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!

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.

A second spellbinding anthology of seven beloved Greek myths! Monsters. Giants. Fire-breathing serpents. Wicked sorceresses. These memorable and gripping Greek myths have all the stuff of fairy tales . . . and more. They’re retold in a picture-book format that’s perfect for younger readers, with captivating illustrations by several artists and simple, easy-to-follow text. Whether it’s Icarus’s doomed attempt at flight, Jason and the Argonauts’ quest for the Golden Fleece, or the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy, these exciting stories demand to be enjoyed again and again. Stories for sharing!

Journey to the frozen north, where Vikings lived, and learn the stories of their gods and monsters—and the world as they knew it. Here are the tales the Vikings told: of gods and goddesses, sea monsters and ice giants, dark forests, flying chariots, shapechangers, cloud spinners, and cunning, gold-hoarding underground dwarves. These eight stories start at the world’s beginning, with one realm of ice and snow and another of fire. Discover Asgard, a stronghold of shining palaces; Loki’s secret wife in Giantland and their terrifying children; the gentle goddess Idunn’s golden apples of immortality, and much more Viking lore and legend.

A gorgeous introduction to some of the most exciting stories every written: Greek myths. Prideful Arachne, turned into a spider by a jealous god. King Midas, given the golden touch. Hermes, the god who flies with winged sandals. This spellbinding anthology features some of the most gripping tales from Greek mythology, including Prometheus stealing fire from the gods and curious Pandora opening a forbidden box—only to unleash misery on all humanity. These retellings will enchant young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling. Four different illustrators—Patrick Brooks, Oscar Galvan, Ivana G. Kuman, and Alida Massari—bring their distinctive styles to the myths.