Steele, Philip

Describes the tundra regions of the world and how plants, animals, and people live there.

Describes grasslands of the world, including the plants, animals and people found there. Suggests activities and questions for discussion and presents case studies of specific grasslands.

Describes the arid zones of the world including the plants, animals, and people found there. Suggests activities and questions for discussion and presents case studies of specific deserts.

Provides information for young readers about outer space, answering questions about heavenly bodies, planets, and space exploration, with chapter quizzes and an answer key.

Describes the meteorological conditions under which precipitation is most likely to occur.

Examines the different types of storms, how they are mapped and measured by meteorologists, and ways to protect oneself from them.

Photographs and text discuss Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition in search of the lost city of the Incas. Describes how the Machu Picchu was found.

Explains how a high-pressure system can cause prolonged periods of high temperatures. Includes related activities and experiments.

Tells how castles were built and takes the reader on a tour of a castle.

Surveys the clothing and crafts that were prevalent in Europe and the United States during the Victorian period. Suggests activities for making similar items with modern materials.