Steele, Philip

An introduction to water and energy conservation that discusses the importance of protecting natural resources, and provides information on recycling and ways to conserve.

Text and illustrations show what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing the Nile, gods and goddesses, pyramids, and more.

Tells the life story of chemist Marie Curie, discussing her childhood, family life, education, and achievements, including her joint Nobel Prize for physics with her husband in 1903 and a Nobel Prize for chemistry.

An atlas for young people, featuring over eighty maps, with essays, photographs, and statistics that provide information about the world's terrain, climate, major economic activities, and populations.

Text and illustrations show what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing the Nile, gods and goddesses, pyramids, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce pirates, discussing women pirates, ships, life at sea, treasure chests, and more.

"[Rapid growth in] the world's population has . . . strained natural resources, increased pollution, and harmed many plants and animals. This book examines demography around the world, covering immigration, refugees, urbanization, poverty, trade, and access to water and food. Controversial issues such as eugenics and abortion are also discussed in terms of their impact on population and birth rates, providing readers with various perspectives to critique this complex issue"--Provided by publisher.

"As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the world population is around nine billion in 2050. This book explains how climate change and lack of water affect crops, making it difficult to feed people, especially in impoverished areas. Also discussed are potential solutions on how to grow and distribute food more efficiently and how to help farmers thrive"--Provided by publisher.