Philip Steele
1) Castles
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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. See some of the most impressive castles in the world, and stock up on amazing facts. Packed with information, artifacts, and colorful pages, DK findout! Castles brings the medieval...
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Publisher
Windmill Books, and imprint of Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Weather can be truly wild. Mild breezes can give way to a terrifying tornado in a matter of minutes. What happens in Earth's atmosphere to cause weather is the focus of this beautifully designed volume. Fascinating facts about weather matters such as the water cycle, thunderstorms, and climate change are presented alongside absorbing, hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts.
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Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
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, 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 alive--make an actor's mask...
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Publisher
Hermes House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Step back in time to discover the wondrous world of the Incas and their ancestors. The Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen and were the successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people.
7) Vikings
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Language
English
Description
Discusses Vikings and their history, including how they lived, the gods they worshipped, and what they believed about the afterlife.
Meet Viking warriors and explorers in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges.
8) Pirates
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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"--Publisher website.
11) Snow
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Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Explains where it snows and why and how snow affects the lives of humans and other animals.