Books with author Philip Steele Jo Nelson

As the world grows smaller due to advances in communications and travel, it is more important than ever for young people to understand the world around them. The Scholastic Atlas of the World (SAW)is the perfect place for them to become knowledgeable citizen of the world. Includes over 80 maps, hundreds of color photographs, and thousands of statistics, the SAW will enrich and expand a child's view of each and every country around the globe.

Kingfisher Readers L4: Pirates By Philip SteeleClimb aboard, mateys, for more swashbuckling than has ever been seen in the pages of an early reader. Starting with who became pirates and why, and covering female pirates, terrible deeds, punishment, and all of the key accessories―flags, swords, treasure, hideouts, and more―this is a detailed and exciting look at life on the high seas. Along the way, readers will expand their skills with the introduction of challenging new vocabulary within the text, and callouts and fact boxes to highlight key information. Level 4 also adds a timeline for another key research skill. With all this action, kids might forget they're working on their reading at all!LEVEL 4 – READING ALONE (cyan)Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. Includes glossary and index.

Take to the high seas and discover a world of marauding, piracy, and most importantly: treasure. Learn about the voyages, flags, and bases of pillaging pirates alongside some of the most fearsome captains that have sailed the Seven Seas! As young scallywags read about what the pirates ate on board, coded treasure maps, and daring escapes, they can search for a hidden button in the book to open a secret drawer! What's inside? That's for the treasure hunter to find!

Revel in the wonders of the pyramids, temples, and treasures of Ancient Egypt in this 64-page adventure! Learn about excavation and mummification alongside great explorers, Egyptologists, and treasure hunters who paved the way for discoveries about this historic civilization. As young adventurers read about pharaohs, gods, and goddesses, they can hunt for a hidden button in the book to open a secret drawer! What's inside? That's for the tomb raider to find!

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.Navigators: Ancient Greece By Philip SteeleAncient Greece was one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, and this book is an eye-popping introduction to the historical, cultural and intellectual legacy of this important culture. Young readers can climb aboard an Athenian trireme at war, plunge into the bloody conflict with Troy, see how the famous gods of Olympus were worshipped, watch traditional Greek theatre, and learn from some of the greatest scientific, artistic and philosophical minds of all time. Special features and links highlight contemporary websites, books and film that draw on the same content, creating connections for further exploration

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. But what can be done to slow the effects of climate change on humans, plants and animals, and natural resources? This book explains the consequences of further climate change, from flooding of coastal areas to unhealthy pollution in urban areas, and how governments, businesses, and citizens can proactively work on limiting their use of greenhouse gases. International accords such as the Paris agreement of 2015 and the Kyoto Protocol of 1992 are also discussed.

Step back in time to one of the greatest civilizations in historythe Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of lifethe clothes people wore, the entertainment they enjoyed, their favorite foods. Marvel at Roman feats of engineering such as the imposing Pantheon, and find out how one small city became the center of a huge and powerful empire. A variety of practical projects help you bring the past alivemake an actors mask and out on a show Roman style, prepare a Roman dish fit for a banquet, and make a writing tablet like the ones used hundreds of years ago.

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Children will discover all about these amazing warriors, including where they came from, their incredible skill as boat builders and seafarers and how they traded with and settled in other lands. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-colour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more.