Steele, Philip

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.

Provides descriptions of sharks, squid, octopuses, crabs, stingrays, and other fearsome creatures that live under the sea, and includes illustrations and information about their habits and habitats.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the different means of transport used in various parts of the world.

A guide to the Tudors, presented in entertainment-magazine format, providing information about notable people and achievements, and including fashion tips, advice columns, and secret diary entries.

A brief, illustrated, biography of Marie Curie, providing information on 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.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe what life was like in ancient Egypt; includes fifteen step-by-step projects designed to help students recreate the past.

Presents an illustrated history of the chivalry, jousts, weapons, training, and battles of knights and the various designs and construction of castles from the Middle Ages, and covers siege warfare, the code of honor, and more.

A collection of full-color photographs and drawings depicting the culture and people of ancient Mesopotamia including the Sumerian city-states, ancient warfare, the Persians, and the rise of Babylon.

An account of the Middle East including its history as the birthplace of civilization as well as its modern nations.

Describes clothes and crafts throughout the Roman Empire, from the founding of Rome through the collapse of the Empire, discussing the daily lives of the people, their technological skills, and the social and economic systems.