Steele, Philip

"[Explores] what happens in Earth's atmosphere to cause weather . . . [Presents] facts about weather matters such as the water cycle, thunderstorms, and climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the cities Rome, Beijing, Paris, London, Istanbul, and New York City throughout history.

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. Gripping graphics, exciting images, and a dynamic design will especially inspire visual and kinesthetic learners.

Tells the story of an empire that began on the seven hills of Rome and spread all the way across Europe under the rule of such characters as Tiberius, Augustus, and Julius Caesar, and includes the thrills and spills of chariot races and gladiators in combat, sacrifices to the gods, public bathhouses, and villas, as well as the diary of a Roman slave.

Answers questions about people, places, and things including, "Where do elephants glow in the dark?" and "Where does chocolate grow on trees?".

Be an eyewitness to the exciting history of representative government, and how elections give power to people.