Steele, Philip

Text and map spreads explore the peoples of the world and their culture, continent by continent.

Describes the characteristics of different types of animals that live in the ocean.

Discusses causes of ice storms and areas they are most prevalent, the damage they can inflict, some specific ice storms in history, and explains how to prepare for and survive an ice storm. Includes a related activity.

A color-illustrated overview of Moscow that covers its history, people, lifestyle, industries, recreation, and future, and provides a time line, glossary, and further resource list.

Discusses mammals that can be harmful to humans and provides vital statistics on carnivores.

Discusses freedom of speech and such issues as censorship, propaganda, and freedom of the press.

Introduces the geography, people, everyday life, history, and politics of Germany. Uses color photographs to illustrate many of the ideas presented.

An introduction to different wonders from ancient to modern times including the Colossus of Rhodes and the internet.

Contains maps of all fifty states as well as U.S. territories and Puerto Rico; and provides information on state birds, flowers, trees, nicknames, populations, and important dates. Includes glossary.

Presents information about the lives and deeds of pirates and buccaneers, and includes sixteen step-by-step projects inspired by the pirate's life, as well as a cross-section illustration of a pirate ship.