Philip Steele
2) Weather
Author
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Explores different aspects of the weather using a question and answer format, discussing heat, clouds, and more. "--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 paper currency, and standard sizes for shoes. Although medical technology lagged behind the development of new weapons that could kill and maim more soldiers than ever, there were advances in amputation techniques and anesthesia delivery. Additionally, the railroad...
5) Castles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India." --
6) Vikings
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mythology, such as Thor and Loki, in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts. Amazing cut-away artworks take you inside Viking homes and longships, in which these notorious...
10) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Language
English
Description
"Climb 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...
16) Knights
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Tells about the lives of knights throughout history while focusing on those of medieval times.
18) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.