Steele, Philip

This superbly illustrated atlas is the complete children's guide to people and places. Lively and informative text will ensure a fact filled exciting journey around the world.

Questions and answers about castles, knights, and the times of long ago.

Describes the conditions that bring about the formation of snow and ice and discusses some of the ways these conditions affect our lives.

Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, who changed the world with his discovery that Earth is not the center of the universe but, rather, revolves around the sun, and discusses his investigation by the Inquisition.

Answers questions about how people lived and worked in ancient Egypt, covering religious beliefs and practices, mummies, food, clothing, makeup, leisure time, and pets.

Answers questions about people, places, and things including, "Where do elephants glow in the dark?" and "Where does chocolate grow on trees?".

Introduces young readers to the various ways cities grow and function, describing suburbs, shanty towns, and high-rise business districts.

Examines various treasure objects that have been lost and recovered by explorers and scientists throughout history; and includes a CD with clip-art and a fold-out wall chart.

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

Profiles over twenty-five aspects of daily life in the Roman Empire, provides step-by-step instructions for fifteen related projects, and includes over two hundred color photos, illustrations, and diagrams.