Philip Steele
43) Turkey
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Focusses on issues which arise from Turkey's economic success and move away from its traditional industries of farming and textiles. Turkey must decide whether it looks east or west in the future, while retaining its own identity and political stability in a region torn by conflict.
44) Russia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Russia is more prosperous now than at any time in its history, with new wealth based on its rich natural resources. But uniting a vast population, tackling crime rates, and finding political accord are some of the challenges that Russia must face. Will this emerging nation continue to grow and develop as an economic power?" -- back cover.
49) City
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Looks at urban life in some to the world's most fast-paced cities, showing how cities grow and function.
55) The people atlas
Author
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Text and map spreads explore the peoples of the world and their culture, continent by continent.
58) Reptiles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991
Description
Briefly presents facts about many different kinds of reptiles, their physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and other aspects of their lives.
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Description
Answers questions about people, places, and things including, "Where do dragons dance? What is Jambalaya? Which is the biggest country in the world? Where is New Year's Day always wet? Who dances a hakka? Why do countries have flags? How many languages are spoken today?