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Philip Steele

    Philip Steele's work delves into a broad spectrum of subjects, with a particular emphasis on history, junior biographies, and explorations of diverse peoples and cultures. He crafts engaging narratives that illuminate various facets of the human experience and historical events. Steele is known for his ability to make complex topics accessible and compelling to readers through his clear and approachable writing style.

    Philip Steele
    Curious Questions & Answers about Weather
    The Miles Kelly Book of British History
    I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags: And Other Questions about People and Places
    Incredible Quests: Epic Journeys in Myth & Legend
    Encyclopedia of British history
    The Medieval World
    • 2022

      111 Dark Places in England That You Shouldn't Miss

      Travel Guide

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(17)Add rating

      Our significant dead and mortality moments are remembered at dark tourism sites, where complex issues of politics, history and ethics are exposed. This first-ever travel guide to dark tourism in England offers a thought-provoking compendium of difficult heritage.We remember the dead or acts of suffering through 'heritage that hurts'. This book explores infamous acts as well as obscure dark tourism sites lost to memory. Each site is challenged by its history and its political discourse and questions are raised as how we remember our tragic past.Each site also has ethical issues that need to be addressed and confronted and visiting these sites are often fraught with moral dilemmas. 111 Dark Places in England That You Shouldn't Miss will help shine light on dark tourism and inherent complex issues associated with commemorating our dead. Dark tourism is politically vulnerable and ethically laden with moral commentary. This book attempts to be authoritative yet accessible in exploring sites of pain and shame.

      111 Dark Places in England That You Shouldn't Miss
    • 2021

      Step Into Inca World

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Delve into the rich history of the ancient Incas through engaging projects that bring their lives, cultures, and beliefs to life. This hands-on approach allows readers to experience the intricacies of Incan society, from daily rituals to architectural wonders, enhancing understanding of their remarkable civilization. Perfect for those interested in history, archaeology, and cultural studies, the book provides an interactive way to learn about the Incas' enduring legacy.

      Step Into Inca World
    • 2021

      Make a thrilling escape from an ancient Egyptian tomb using logic, problem- solving and critical thinking.

      Escape the Mummy's Tomb
    • 2021

      This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Stunning artworks and intriguing facts combine to mesmerise.

      The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt
    • 2020

      This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild and wonderful about the weather. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how clouds make lightning, which plants need the wind, and why Arctic foxes get a new look in winter.

      Curious Questions & Answers about Weather
    • 2020

      The Atlas of Great Journeys

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and illustrated fact pages tell the stories of each expedition.

      The Atlas of Great Journeys
    • 2020

      Cities in Layers

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Walk around any famous city and layers of history start to emerge. In London Roman Walls stand shoulder to shoulder with modern architecture. In Rome, ancient treasures like the Colosseum stand shoulder to shoulder with buildings from the Renaissance. In New York, skyscrapers from the 1920s and 1930s have been upstaged by enormous glass towers.In Cities in Layers , six famous world cities will be shown at different stages of their history. A clever die-cut element allows readers to really feel like they are peeling back time.

      Cities in Layers
    • 2019

      Children's Encyclopedia of Ancient History

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world, with 120 practical hands-on projects, and 3000 images. A sumptuous updated large-format new edition.

      Children's Encyclopedia of Ancient History
    • 2019

      DKfindout! Castles

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      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, artefacts, and colourful pages, DKfindout! Castles brings the medieval world to life. The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supportive of schoolwork. Ranging from core topics, to more specialized subjects, the DKfindout! series will inspire and delight kids.

      DKfindout! Castles
    • 2019

      My First Fact File The Vikings

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      In My First Fact File: The Vikings, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, their society and their culture.

      My First Fact File The Vikings