Books with author Phillip W. Steele

This heavily illustrated book takes children on an imaginary journey to medieval Europe, where knights swore oaths of loyalty to their lords and lived according to the rules of chivalry. Dramatic full-color spreads on every page show and describe the typical knight--his armor, his weapons, his helmet, his horse, and his activities. Young readers learn about-- The Making of a Knight: his training for battle and horsemanship skill The Knight's Armor: chain mail, plate armor, and helmets Weapons: the sword, the mace, and the lance Chivalry: the code of conduct that emphasized loyalty and courtesy Jousting Tournaments: the main sporting events of medieval Europe Heraldry: the history, art, and study of coats of arms This fascinating volume's added features include illustrated flaps and three gatefold pockets containing cardboard press-out models for kids to assemble. One is a knight's helmet, the second is a standing knight in armor, and the third is a knight on horseback. The book's front cover shows a knight's helmet-covered face. When kids push a tab to lift the helmet's visor, they uncover the knight's face.

Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander Pope to write, "Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night; God said 'Let Newton be' and all was light."National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The land of the Sun God was bright with many treasures houses of gold, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. This book uncovers the secrets of the mummy bundles, the mystery of the giant lines in the Nazca desert and the intricate rope bridges high in the Andes Mountains. Projects actively involve the reader in understanding the past: make a reed boat that really floats, create an Inca drum and design a tunic fit for an emperor. This book includes 15 step-by-step projects, which enable you to recreate the past and learn through experience while having fun. The fascinating fact boxes provide extra insights and highlight links between the way Incas lived then and life in the present day. Ideal for home or school use for 8-to-12 year olds, it is a stimulating and practical reference book. The illustrations include cross-sections, historical maps, building constructions and a pictorial timeline.

LEVEL 5 READING FLUENTLYExtent: 48pp, 75 to 100 words per page.Text at level 5 is for readers fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more text than at level 4, with more difficult vocabulary, more sophisticated information and a range of tenses and sentence types. Information is still clear and appealing. Packed with deadly animals, extreme sports, daredevil stunts and large-scale natural hazards, Record Breakers – The Most Dangerous is a no-holds-barred look at some of the most perilous situations in the world. Multiple text layers, callout boxes, and the detailed glossary and index help emergent readers truly comprehend all of the amazing information. This high-interest nonfiction chapter book that will captivate reluctant and proficient readers alike is one for the record books!

They're colorful and camouflaged, dangerous and disgusting! See and hear the strangest and most fascinating creatures on the planet like never before in the exciting new title in the popular Learning in Action series. Learning in Action: Insects will have curious kids buzzing from the moment they set eyes on its cover. With the touch of a button, kids can bring a firefly to life-with flapping wings, glowing tail and nighttime sound effects. On every spread, there is plenty of action, with cool sound effects, intricate pop-ups and fact-filled lift-the-flaps. Journey inside a busy and buzzy honeycomb and meet the queen! Witness a Monarch butterfly emerge from a 3-D chrysalis, and (GASP!) observe an enormous cockroach leap from the center of the book in a startling and stunning 3-D display. Talk about a book with buzz!