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Philip Steele

I have many years experience of writing children's information books for the international market (schools, libraries and general trade). Much of my published work consists of history topics and reference, junior biographies, lands and peoples, also the natural world. I also write books for older children, exploring contentious social issues such as freedom of speech. Writing for adults includes guides and histories of North Wales, where I live.

I have a great deal of in-house experience as editor and project manager. As a freelance writer I am used to working with packagers and publishers, with consultants, designers, artists, picture researchers and editors. I enjoy submitting original ideas and planning new material, but I can also work quickly to a tight brief from the client. I can cope with a multiplicity of deadlines.

Current clients include Dorling Kindersley, Marshall Editions (for National Geographic), Kingfisher Books and Discovery Books.

Contact: phil_steele@btinternet.com

For more information and a complete list of publications please see my website: www.philipsteele.co.uk  

Age group preferences: 

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7 to 11

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11 to 14

What’s new? Find out about some of my recent titles....

Middle East (Kingfisher Knowledge)

 

 

Kingfisher Knowledge: THE MIDDLE EAST

Kingfisher 2006

 

With the Middle East in the news every day, this outstanding children's book offers a timely introduction to the region's fascinating history, its cultures, faiths, languages, economics and politics.

 

Marie Curie by Philip Steele

 

Marie Curie

National Geographic  2006

New Burlington Books 2006

The fascinating tale of the woman who changed the course of science, from her upbringing in Poland to her Nobel Prize-winning research.  I have already written about Galileo in the same series and  my next subject is Isaac Newton.

 

Môn Mam Cymru: THE ANGLESEY GUIDE by Philip Steele

 

Môn Mam Cymru: THE ANGLESEY GUIDE

Magma 2006

 

Written together with Robert Williams, this beautifully illustrated adult guide to the Isle of Anglesey has been much praised by islanders and visitors alike. It offers a comprehensive account of the island's history, geography, environment and culture.

 

Ancient Iraq by Philip steele

 

Eyewitness: ANCIENT IRAQ

Dorling Kindersley 2007

[Published in the USA as Mesopotamia]

 

The stunning visual treatment for which this series is famous is now given to the lands around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the cradle of civilisation. Learn about the remarkable achievements of the Sumerians, the Akkadians, the Babylonians and Assyrians.The academic consultant on this title was Dr Eleanor Robson.

 

CURRENT PROJECTS

Titles currently in preparation include a book on the history of democracy, a book on the Celts, and another one on that old favourite, castles.