Richard Platt Books

This picture book shows readers what goes on inside 18 of the world's largest buildings and machines. Each illustration is based on the actual plans or architects' drawings so that readers know they are looking inside real structures - not a figment of some artist's imagination. Two of these illustrations are printed on fold-out pages which are a metre wide. Packed around the cross-sections are facts about each diagram which include a medieval castle, a galleon, a coal mine, helicopter, steam train and space shuttle.

A gallery of bugs and pests tell you everything you want to know about deadly diseases and pox-like pestilence - all the way from ancient history to COVID-19.

Step inside a magnificent 14th century castle and back in time This fully updated edition of Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle takes you on an illustrated tour of a fully functioning 14th century castle. Explore life within the castle walls with colourful cut-away pictures that give you a unique glimpse of Medieval life. Look at scenes around the castle, from the great hall, the kitchens, to the dungeons and battlements, to see how people lived. Interesting facts about the lives of the inhabitants take you even further in this unique exploration of history. The illustrations in Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle are based on actual plans and architect's drawings and on every page you have the chance to track down the enemy spy within the castle walls. Follow his progress as he passes through layers of fearsome defences! Packed with gory historical details, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle is a riveting read that will provide hours of entertainment for any inquisitive mind and is a must for school projects on history.

This visually stunning miscellany from the effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown is a collection of incredible facts and figures. Do you know how many bones there are in the human body or how clouds form? Or about different types of knots or how Morse code works? Each illustration is both beautiful and enlightening, and is accompanied by an engaging fact-filled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book, which is perfect for all the family to enjoy.

Collects facts, charts, and formulas on all aspects of photography, including exposure, depth of field, flash, lenses, and more

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The Royal Academy's popular Summer Exhibition has been an annual event since 1769. The exhibition, which includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, architectural designs and models, is the largest open-submission show in the UK. This title presents the highlights of each year's selection and is a barometer of changing artistic tastes.

Adventure! History! Pirate Diary reveals life on the high seas in the eighteenth century—through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy. Learn what life was really like on a pirate ship in 1716 as you read PIRATE DIARY, nine-year-old Jake Carpenter’s journal of adventure on the high seas. Discover through Jake’s own words the thrills and perils of a seafar-ing life as he explores the good ship Greyhound, meets fearsome Captain Nick, and becomes a carpenter’s apprentice. But the real excitement begins when pirates capture the ship—and Jake finds himself embarking on a new life on the wrong side of the law. From "mermaids" to monsterlike whales, terrible storms to dead calms, maroonings to pirate raids, Jake’s diary records everything a reader could want to know about life under the pirate code. Historically accurate illustrations of the ship and crew, a map of Jake’s travels, and a detailed glossary and index vividly reveal the fascinating—and harsh—life of a pirate in the eighteenth century.

Experience the thrilling life aboard an 18th-century warship as it navigates the perils of naval warfare. The narrative immerses readers in the daily routines, challenges, and camaraderie of the crew, highlighting the strategic maneuvers and the intense atmosphere of battle. This vivid portrayal offers a unique glimpse into the maritime history and the relentless spirit of sailors fighting for survival and glory on the high seas.

Discovering Knights and Castles Learn about castles, knights and life in medieval times and read the exciting rhyming story of an orphan page as he fights his way to fame, fortune and marriage to the baron's daughter. This book comes with a free red and green armorial banner which kids can use in their own knightly adventures. Full description