Philip Steele

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...

Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.

Examines the most famous and unusual extinct and endangered amphibians, discussing how certain ones became extinct.

Examines the different types of storms, how they are mapped and measured by meteorologists, and ways to protect oneself from them.

Describes the various types of winds and their effect on mankind.

Explores the different forces that act to change Earth's coastlines, including the effect of humans in the process and what can be done to lessen our impact.

Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of Mesopotamia.

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.

Describes the daily life and civilization of the Aztecs.