Richard Platt
1) Olympics
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A chronological tour of the historical and social events that shaped the Olympics dedicates spreads to specific locations and how the beliefs of participating cultures impacted various competitions.
2) London
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Follows historical events that occurred in London as well as famous people who inhabited the city.
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Eureka! looks at the instances in which some of the world"s greatest inventions were conceived and explains how creative genius has enabled some individuals to look right through a problem and come up with a solution that has eluded rivals. From the excitement of Newton"s historic discovery of the laws of gravity to the more recent creation of Teflon, this fascinating book illuminates an amazing variety of inventions, as well as the moments of inspiration...
8) Pirate
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"Be an eyewitness to the bloodthirsty activities of pirates, from the barbarous corsairs of the Mediterranean to the cutthroat buccaneers of the Spanish Main"--Page 4 of cover
9) Spy
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"This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught."--Publisher's description.
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Uses the perspective of tiny people traveling through a man's body to present its various systems and organs and how they work.
A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people! Explore your brain, your bones, and everything in between in incredible cross-section drawings of all the body systems. Inside each one are teams of tiny characters...
12) Spiders' secrets
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Describes various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, and examines their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.
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Richard Pratt takes up where the legendary Narnia author's Screwtape Letters left off. In this gripping work, senior devil Slashreap corresponds with his protégé Scardagger. As Satan's underlings exchange dark musings, light is shed on human failings, the nature of evil, and God's divine intent.
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"In this stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through the past and present, showcasing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. Discover fascinating facts and figures about space travel, the human body, time, the computer, and much more. Each bold, bright, and beautiful contemporary illustration is presented alongside an engaging fact-filled explanation....
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A collection of cross-section drawings introduce young readers to the inner workings of the world's most fascinating structures and vehicles, including the Empire State Building, a castle, the space shuttle, and a fishing trawler.
This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway...
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Step inside the detailed world of Stephen Biesty and find out how a wide variety of curious things are made, from tower blocks and underground tunnels; to the milk, chocolate, and donuts on your table; to matches, diamond rings, and sports shoes--not to mention race cars, planes, and rockets. The incredible artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line inside a factory making anything...