Steele, Philip

Presents information on the many aspects of boats, including their history, the different kinds, how they stay afloat, and their different uses.

Briefly presents facts about many different kinds of mammals, their physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and other aspects of their lives.

Examines the formation of mountains, the animal and plant life they support, and their impact on civilization.

Examines the fashion and costume of the medieval world, from 527 to the 1500s, looking at both everyday and special-occasion clothes and accessories, discussing the link between clothing and social status, and including photographs and illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and an index.

A glimpse at Howard Carter's remarkable find of Tutankhamen's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

An introduction to China, the world's most populous country.

Text and photographs describe festivals from all over the world, including a bun festival in Hong Kong and a parade in West Germany.

A simple introduction to the life of Rosa Parks and her role in the efforts to gain equal rights for African Americans.

Describes the forces that create volcanoes, historic volcanic eruptions, the impact of eruptions on communities and the earth, and volcano research.

Explores the effect of humans in changing the earth's landscape and what can be done to lessen our impact.