Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Extinct reptiles, and those in danger of extinction Extinct reptiles, and those in danger of extinction Philip Steele Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of reptiles. OL15031062W
Joseph and his brothers Joseph and his brothers Philip Steele Continues the Bible story in which Joseph's brothers, suffering from famine in Canaan, come to Egypt for grain; and after causing them confusion and sorrow to punish them, Joseph forgives them for se… OL15031084W
Mountains Mountains Philip Steele Examines the formation of mountains, the animal and plant life they support, and their impact on civilization. OL15031097W
Iran and the West Iran and the West Philip Steele 'Our World Divided: Iran and the West' examines Iran's history from the disputes over its oil supplies in World War I to its development of nuclear capabilities today. The issues over oil, nuclear de… OL16572457W
China and Beijing China and Beijing Philip Steele PEOPLE & PLACES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). A high-end geography series that explores some of the fastest-developing countries and cities in the world and assesses how they are dealing with the challenge… OL27294957W
Joseph and his coat of many colours Joseph and his coat of many colours Philip Steele,Leon Baxter Retells the Bible story in which Joseph's jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where due to his ability to interpret dreams, he is made governor of the country. OL3619330W
Wonders of the world Wonders of the world Philip Steele Pour découvrir les sept Merveilles du Monde antique et bien d'autres des temps modernes. OL51650W
The Aztec news The Aztec news Philip Steele,Norma Rosso,Penny Bateman Written in newspaper form, this book on the Aztec civilization combines news stories from home and abroad with fascinating features on all aspects of daily life - from food to philosophy, farming to … OL51654W
Boats Boats Philip Steele Presents information on the many aspects of boats, including their history, the different kinds, how they stay afloat, and their different uses. OL8195875W
Incas and Machu Picchu (Hidden World) Incas and Machu Picchu (Hidden World) Philip Steele Discusses Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition in search of the lost city of the Incas and describes how he came to find Machu Picchu. OL8195929W
Insects (Extinct) Insects (Extinct) Philip Steele Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of insects. OL8195934W
Road (Through the Ages) Road (Through the Ages) Philip Steele Surveys the history of roads and how they have changed both the lives of humans and the face of the landscape over thousands of years. OL8195987W
The Samurai Warriors The Samurai Warriors Philip Steele 23 p. : 28 cm OL8195993W
Thermopylai (Great Battles & Sieges) Thermopylai (Great Battles & Sieges) Philip Steele Describes the noted battle in which a small band of Greek warriors held back the vast Persian army before suffering total defeat. OL8196013W
Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki voyage Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki voyage Philip Steele An account of the voyage from Peru to Polynesia made by Thor Heyerdahl and his crew on a balsa wood raft in 1947 in an attempt to test certain theories about the migration of ancient peoples. OL8196014W
Tundra (Geography Detective) Tundra (Geography Detective) Philip Steele Describes the tundra regions of the world and how plants, animals, and people live there. OL8196019W
World of Festivals World of Festivals Philip Steele Covers a variety of festivals, holidays, and celebrations around the world. OL8196041W