Developing World: Russia and Moscow

Author: Philip Steele
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Category: People & Places
Age Group: 12-17
Book Format: Paperback

An important, high-end geography series that takes an in-depth look at some of fastest-developing countries and cities in the world

Philip Steele is a leading writer of children's non-fiction books. He was born in Surrey, graduated from University College Durham and worked in London publishing houses. He then freelanced as a project manager, publishing consultant and author. He has written a wide range of books for Wayland, Watts, Dorling Kindersley, Kingfisher/Macmillan, Walker Books and many other publishers worldwide. History, biography, lands and peoples, the natural world, current affairs and social issues all feature prominently in his backlist. Philip has backpacked around Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. For many years he has been settled very happily amidst the mountains, beaches and green fields of North Wales. His wife (as a teacher) and his teenage daughter (as a secondary school pupil) are ideally suited to cast a critical eye over his work!

Table Of Contents
1: Introducing Russia

2: A big history

3: Who are the Russians?

4: Who governs Russia?

5: Focus on: Moscow (introduction)

6: Making a living

7: City streets

8: Rural Russia

9: Crossing two continents

10: Focus on: Moscow (work)

11: Justice and rights

12: Hospitals and schools

13: Media messages

14: Arts, leisure and sports

15: Holy Russia and its festivals

16: Focus on Moscow (leisure)

17: Russia international

18: Which way forward?

19: Glossary

20: Further information and index
About Philip Steele
Philip Steele is a leading writer of children's non-fiction books. He was born in Surrey, graduated from University College Durham and worked in London publishing houses. He then freelanced as a project manager, publishing consultant and author. He has written a wide range of books for Wayland, Watts, Dorling Kindersley, Kingfisher/Macmillan, Walker Books and many other publishers worldwide. History, biography, lands and peoples, the natural world, current affairs and social issues all feature prominently in his backlist. Philip has backpacked around Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. For many years he has been settled very happily amidst the mountains, beaches and green fields of North Wales. His wife (as a teacher) and his teenage daughter (as a secondary school pupil) are ideally suited to cast a critical eye over his work!

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SKU BK-9781445149561
Barcode # 9781445149561
Brand Hachette Children's Group
Artist / Author Philip Steele
Shipping Weight 0.2200kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.270m
Assembled Length 26.600m
Assembled Height 0.500m
Assembled Width 20.700m
Type Paperback

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