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I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built and Other Questions About Ancient Egypt
by Philip Steele
Published 27 April 1995
Colour artwork and cartoons illustrate a title from the question and answer series I WONDER WHY, with unusual facts, information and amusing anecdotes, in an exploration of all aspects of the ancient Egyptians and the way they lived.
I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats and Other Questions About Long Ago
by Philip Steele
Published 28 April 1994
Taking as its starting point a child's natural desire to understand the world, this series is designed to entertain and inform. This book focuses on castles and their history, and each spread investigates a specific theme or topic, with answers to questions, plus additional snippets of information.
This is a highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. "I Wonder Why Venetians Walk on Water" is a superb introduction to geography. It examines countries and people around the world, and answers stimulating questions about climate and agriculture, flags and currency, as well as customs, clothes, festivals and sporting events.