BOOKS by Philip Steele

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1	The Greek News more books like this by Philip Steele, Dr. Anton Powell add to wishlist Now published in paperback in a space-saving reduced trim size, "The Greek News, " published in the form of a daily newspaper written during ancient times, presents historical nonfiction in a kid-friendly format. As accessible as a morning paper, the book gives young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being citizens of an ancient nation. ... see all copies from $2.66! new only from $4.28! \| SVS
2	Scholastic Atlas of the World more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist This fourth edition is an up-to-date, international reference and includes balanced coverage of every part of the globe. It is filled with informative and comprehensive articles, graphs, and charts and contains computer-generated maps from a digital database for enhanced clarity, and a wealth of supplemental information. In addition, the book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.90! \| first editions \| SVS
3	I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built: And Other Questions about Ancient Egypt more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Colour artwork and cartoons illustrate a title from the question and answer series I WONDER WHY, with unusual facts, information and amusing anecdotes, in an exploration of all aspects of the ancient Egyptians and the way they lived. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Castles more books like this by Philip Steele, Miranda W Smith add to wishlist Intricate and meticulous illustrations bring history to life in this wide-ranging castle tour that covers both the majestic splendor of the great halls and the hardships of living in a feudal society. A magnificent 8-page gatefold opens up to a cutaway view of the castle and lets viewers get an up-close view of all the rooms and people going about ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.01! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Galileo: The Genius Who Faced the Inquisition more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Galileo made the first effective use of the refracting telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. His observations led him to support Copernicus's claim that Earth and the other planets circled the sun. This conflicted with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and brought Galileo before the judges of the Inquisition. He spent his ... see all copies from $2.67! new only from $4.21! \| SVS
6	Pirates more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist This introduction to the life of pirates tells about what they ate, what their living quarters were like, how their ships were maintained, and the fierce battles they fought. Also included is a bibliography of fictional stories about pirates and brief biographies of the lives of real pirates. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.65! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Medieval World more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist A History of Fashion and Costume is an eight-volume set that examines the development of costume and fashion over time - from the earliest cave dwellers to the present - along with the social history that gave rise to it. Introducing readers to the rich world of fashion and dress, this set vividly depicts the changing styles, processes, and trends ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.85! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Aztec News more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Readers are introduced to life in the ancient city of Tenochtitlan--home of the Aztec people--through a series of newspaper articles about politics, religious practices, farming methods, and military activities of this culture. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $4.83! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Human Body more books like this by Richard Walker add to wishlist Transforming the natural world, this book enables you to see details of the human body hidden from the naked eye. It is one of a series of books which makes objects instantly visible through a special built-in mirror viewer to reveal such intricacies as the scales of a butterfly wing, the "trip-wires" that trigger a fly-trap and the way in which a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Knights more books like this by Philip Steele, Miranda W Smith add to wishlist Tells about the lives of knights throughout history while focusing on those of medieval times. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.44! \| first editions
11 view cover	A Knight's City: With Amazing Pop-Ups and an Interactive Tour of Life in a Medieval City! more books like this by Philip Steele, Peter Coss (Consultant editor) add to wishlist Children and adults alike will be awestruck as a stunning three-dimensional medieval world unfolds before their eyes! The sliding castle gate on the front cover serves as an entrance into a world from long ago. Inside, vibrant art and amazingly intricate pops guide readers through life as it really was for Sir Hugo, a brave and noble knight! From ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $7.95! \| SVS
12 view cover	A City Through Time more books like this by Philip Steele, DK Publishing, Steve Noon (Illustrator) add to wishlist Featuring 12 panoramic illustrations, this book tracks the history of a city, beginning with the birth of a fictional Greek colony and tracing its evolution over 2,500 years into a vast metropolis. Full color. see all copies from $25.48! new only from $186.22!
13 view cover	Atlas of the World more books like this by Keith Lye add to wishlist This oversized atlas offers comprehensive information on every world region, with overviews, maps, flags, statistical details, and current events. Each region is described in physical, cultural and political terms in full color. An index gazetteer and locator globe icons enable researchers to find specific topics and locations with ease. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Best Book of Mummies more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist From the City of the Dead to the Valley of the Kings, this colorful collection of cadavers and caskets brings to life the mysteries of the mummies and the ancient Egyptians. Includes an illustrated glossary and index. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15	Ultimate atlas of the world more books like this by Philip Steele, Keith Lye add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed the Course of Science more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist This lively and engaging biography brings the reader into the world of the two-time Nobel Prize winner through her personal diaries, school reports, family photos, and revealing quotations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.80! \| SVS
17 view cover	Gods and Gladiators: Everyday Life at the Dawn of Civilization more books like this by Philip Steele, Richard Tames add to wishlist In this exciting, colourful and fact-filled book, children travel into the past to discover the history of ancient Greece and Rome - the two cultures that shaped the development of the Western world. see all copies from $6.01! new only from $7.79!
18 view cover	Step into the Roman Empire. more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Exploring the culture and beliefs of the peoples of the ancient Roman Empire, this book has 15 projects that allow readers to recreate some of Roman history and discover the habits, lifestyles, technology, architecture and eating and entertainments that were prevalent at the time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.04! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Wonders of the World more books like this by Philip Steele, Francoise Riviere (Foreword by) add to wishlist From the ingenuity of ancient engineering to the innovation of modern marvels, Wonders of the World reveals the greatest statues and structures that the world has ever seen. This striking book covers the ancient wonders, the later historical wonders, and the modern wonders of the world in glorious and colorful detail. Combining the latest computer ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.32! \| SVS
20 view cover	Vampire Bats and Other Creatures of the Night more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Entertaining and informative, this intriguin g new series is packed with facts on favourite topics. Vampi re Bats ventures into the night to seek out nocturnal creatu res and shed some light on their fascinating habits. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Ultimate Atlas of Almost Everything more books like this by Steve Parker, Sally Morgan, Philip Steele add to wishlist Divided into four books in one--Planet Earth, Wildlife of the World, People and Places, and an Atlas--this comprehensive mixture of atlas and encyclopedia provides information on human civilizations, maps of every country and many cities, flags of every nation, and much more. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
22 view cover	Best-ever book of castles. more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist This text should contain all a child could want to know about castles. The book concentrates on one main castle, guiding the reader through the castle's rooms, from the kitchens and great hall to the solar, guard rooms and mews. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $10.22!
23 view cover	I Wonder Why Venetians Walk on Water: And Other Questions about People and Places more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist This colorful globe-trotting book is packed with fascinating facts about countries, people, and places, providing readers with answers to questions as intriguing as "Where do elephants glow in the dark?" and "Which country has more sheep than people?" Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.63! \| SVS
24	Pocket History by Philip Steele add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.65! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Kingfisher Young People's Atlas of the World more books like this by Philip Steele, Miranda Smith add to wishlist State-of-the-art maps--that depict in extraordinary detail each country's topography, cities, borders, and other features--accompany succinct text, hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations, and easy-to-read charts of facts and figures. Includes country flags and a section on mapmaking and usage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.58! \| first editions

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