Philip Steele
4) Weather
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
What causes different types of weather? What's the weirdest weather in the world? These are just some of the questions kids might have about weather, and the answers to many of their questions are found in this relatable and informative look at a popular science curriculum topic. The easy-to-read format presents questions and answers using clear and concise text, allowing even reluctant readers to explore this essential topic independently and
...6) Trains
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Uncover the romance of train travel in this eye-catching, hands-on exploration of the Iron Horse. Amazing die-cuts, sliders, and see-through panels bring the details to life as readers see inside some of the world's most iconic trains.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the world population is around nine billion in 2050. This book explains how climate change and lack of water affect crops, making it difficult to feed people, especially in impoverished areas. Also discussed...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved peoples 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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Iran is a country rich in culture, with a long, sometimes violent history. After the Shah was overthrown in 1979, the Ayatollah Khomeini ruled the government. They led the country into war with Iraq and created tension with many Western countries, including the United States. Readers explore the long history and culture of Iran-the rise of the Ayatollah, the election of current president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, diplomatic relations with countries in...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The different peoples making up Sudan have a long history of ethnic conflict. There has been civil war between the north and the south, as well as conflict among the various ethnic communities and nomadic groups living within these regions. Readers examine the civil unrest that has divided the country for decades, as well as the rebellion and massacres of the Darfur region. Factors contributing to the area's ongoing conflicts, including clashes over...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
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...
12) Snow
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Explains where it snows and why and how snow affects the lives of humans and other animals.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Beyond fueling vehicles used for all kinds of transportation, oil and gas resources affect many other aspects of people's lives, through their use in medicines, plastics, detergents, and fabrics. This book examines how oil is extracted and transported through pipelines, including discussion of controversial processes like fracking and drilling in the Arctic. The political and economic impact of controlling these resources is critiqued, allowing readers...
14) Analyzing threats to water resources: asking questions, evaluating evidence, and designing solutions
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Access to clean, fresh water is vital for all humans, but in many parts of the world, getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. Contaminated water, especially in impoverished areas, kills millions of people a year, while warming oceans, Arctic melt, and disappearing rainforests are a threat to the environment. This book shows how humans use water and how we can help preserve it in the wake of these threats. Statistics and fact boxes help...
18) Cars and trucks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Discusses many aspects of cars and trucks, including their history, different kinds, how they are designed and built, and how they work.
19) Censorship
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of censorship in all forms, its religious, political, and moral aspects, and its impact on society.
20) Little Bighorn
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle in 1876 between soldiers of the United States army, commanded by General George Armstrong Custer, and Indian warriors of the Cheyenne and Sioux nations.
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