Developing World: Russia and Moscow
Author: Philip SteelePublisher: Hachette Children's GroupCategory: People & PlacesAge Group: 12-17Book Format: PaperbackAn 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 indexAbout 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!(BK-9781445149561)
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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