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Philip Steele
Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read.
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Exploring the advances in science and technology, the changes in society and the artistic developments that came out of turbulent periods in history.
This fascinating title explores the significant global issues surrounding the politics, conflict, and violence of revolution and change in recent years in southwest Asia and North Africa. By going behind…
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Illuminating and informative guides to some of the most pressing issues in our world today
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.
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Curious Questions & Answers About Nature’s Wonders
This brightly illustrated atlas, containing over 20 maps, provides a perfect introduction to world geography, enabling young readers to explore and discover with the help of appealing, contemporary artwork. Each…
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Takes you back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. This title helps you discover various facts about the Roman way of…
Helps you learn about the legendary Norse raiders, with 15 step-by-step projects and more than 350 pictures. This title lets you step back in time to the age of the…
Journey back to a time before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land, and explore the Inca way of life high in the Andes mountains. Fascinating facts and informative…
Suitable for 8- to 12-year olds, this title offers coverage ranging from exploring the forgotten world of the Vikings, to discovering the weird and wonderful mythological creatures that have inspired…
Step back in time to the world of ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. Hands-on projects bring the past to life: make a…
Enables you to discover the facts about China and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, the importance of jade, who the terracotta warriors were, and how silk…
Discover the great myths and legends of journeys and quests among different cultures, and learn how they came about and what they mean.
This book will allow you to step back in time and enter daily society in one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about…
Exploring the culture and beliefs of the Chinese people, this book has pictorial timelines, fact boxes and 15 practical projects that allow readers to recreate some of Chinese history and…
Classic quest stories from ancient cultures around the world, a beautifully illustrated anthology of comparative mythology.
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world, with 120 practical hands-on projects, and 3000 images. A sumptuous updated large-format new edition.
In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved people’s lives, such as canned food, pocket watches, federal…
This beautifully illustrated volume brings to life the civilization of Ancient Egypt. Readers will learn about the pharaohs, Egyptian religious rites, life and work at court and in the towns…
Isaac Newton was born in rural England in 1643, in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. His father, an illiterate farmer, died two months before…
Step back in time to one of the greatest civilizations in history–the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life–the clothes people wore, the entertainment they enjoyed…
Few could imagine when World War I began in 1914, that it would last for four grueling years, leaving nearly forty million casualties in its wake. With such a large…
The background, history and key events of conflicts between Iran and the West are presented. Different opinions, including views found in the media, are explored alongside factual accounts of events…
Access to clean, fresh water is vital for all humans, but in many parts of the world, getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. Contaminated water…
Beyond fueling vehicles used for all kinds of transportation, oil and gas resources affect many other aspects of people’s lives, through their use in medicines, plastics, detergents, and fabrics. This…
Scientific evidence clearly shows that temperatures and the level of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen dramatically since the end of the nineteenth century, coinciding with the rise of industrialization…
The world’s population has more than doubled in the past fifty years, which has strained natural resources, increased pollution, and harmed many plants and animals. This book examines demography around…
Deforestation, mining, drilling, rising sea levels, and other threats are contributing to decreasing biodiversity around the world. This analytical approach to disappearing habitats and endangered species addresses issues such as…
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…
Introduces the accomplishments of some famous social activists.
Uses primary source materials to study the institution of slavery in the United States and its role in civil rights.
Explore the culture and beliefs of the Egyptian people and enter an amazing world of gold-topped pyramids, mummified pharaohs, strange burial rituals and ingenious tomb robbers.
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James Oliver Curwood
Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police' is an enthralling adventure novel written by James Oliver Curwood. Set in the rugged and untamed wilderness of the Canadian North, the…
In this thrilling adventure story set in the Canadian wilderness, young Mountie Philip Steele must confront the dangers of the frontier while unraveling a complex web of deceit and betrayal…
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Short excerpt: And no one not even the girl of the hyacinth letter would have dreamed that the man who was officially listed as Private Phil Steele of the N.W.M.P…
This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to…
