Most Popular Books by Richard Platt

Through Time: New York City tells the story of the Big Apple from its native American origins to the present day - including the arrival of European settlers and great feats of engineering such as the Brooklyn Bridge.

A deliciously humorous and comprehensive history of disease and pestilence, told from the point of view of the bugs and pests that cause them. The Germ Lab features case histories of specific epidemics, 'eyewitness' accounts from the rats, flies, ticks and creepy-crawlies who spread diseases, plus plenty of fascinating facts and figures on the biggest and worst afflictions. Illustrated throughout with brilliantly entertaining artworks and endearing characters, you'll be entertained by a cabinet war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined under the microscope, and much more.

In 1665, London was a dangerous place in which to live. A plague had swept across London, and a quarter of the city's population died. A year later, tragedy struck London again and the Great Fire of London destroyed two-thirds of the city. Richard Platt explores both events and how the city survived in this fascinating information book. - Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. - Text type: An information book - Curriculum links: History: How do we know about the great fire of London?

Young readers will get a real sense of how towns and cities have developed all over the world. Find out about medieval towns and the extreme cities in the jungle and polar regions. What is suburban bliss and why are some of our cities dying?Read this book from start to finish for a riveting social history or dip in and out for some fascinating and often hilarious facts. The informal style of writing is supported by wonderful illustrations and photographs throughout; this is a book that will engage and inform children of 8 years andabove.

An illustrated history of Beijing follows the development of the capital of China from prehistoric times to the present day.

From the incredible bravery of mighty warriors to the amazing spectacle of mega constructions, discover the most extraordinary facts and stunning photographs with this ultimate guide to history.

This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and ways of life. Come along on a time-traveling adventure to explore the history of the most famous—and most international—sporting competition in the world, from its ancient origins to the present day. Readers will follow the narrative from city to city, exploring the impact of the Games on each host nation as well as the key social, political, and cultural events of the era. Amazing cross-sections and finely detailed artwork invite readers to explore the cities, stadiums, and games across time. Woven into this narrative are major sporting highlights, facts, and record breakers of the modern period, beginning in Paris in 1900, and continuing through the upcoming 2012 games in London. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, Through Time: Olympics is perfect for sporting fans everywhere!

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level 1,100 years ago Baghdad was the world's biggest and finest city. Discover this glamorous, glorious desert city - its art, literature and learning - during the Islamic Golden Age. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type - An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links - History

Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! Find out how they're built, what they do and lots more fantastic facts in this exciting and very visual book. Each building is intricately illustrated, providing lots of detail to look at and talk about. * Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. * Text type: An information book. * A collage scene on pages 22 and 23 of all the buildings from the book allows children to recall the different features of each building. * Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. * Curriculum links: Design and Technology: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world

Cross-sectional illustrations present an inside view of such structures as a medieval castle, factory, and subway station.

Uncover the secret world of spies - who they are, what they do, and how they do it. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Describes the background, events, and consequences of the Allied landing in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.

Depuis quand y a-t-il des pirates ? Comment devenait-on un corsaire ou un pirate ? Quelle était la vie à bord des rapides voiliers des forbans ? Comment vivaient les frères de la côte sur les îles désertes ? Découvre le monde des forbans des mers, leurs règles de vie, leurs techniques de combat et leurs chefs les plus célèbres. Voir comment les pirates arrachaient aux bateaux de commerce leur or et leurs marchandises précieuses. Comprendre pourquoi le pirate est devenu un personnage de légende. Découvrir ce qui faisait rêver les frères de la côte et leurs règles de vie d'une grande dureté.

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In this fascinating book, artist Stephen Biesty has created marvelously detailed color illustrations that show: what is inside a human body; what goes on at an Antarctic research base; how an airport works; the amazing natural world of the Grand Canyon; what is underneath a city street; how a future space station might look; how feature films are made; what is inside a windmill; how a steam tractor works; a fire inside a multi-story building; a windmill; the city of Venice in the 17th century; and the Tower Bridge in London.

With its pyramids, sphinxes, temples, tombs and mummies, Ancient Egypt has the power to fascinate like no other lost civilization. This book offers a refreshing take on history: 32-page non-fiction books with a rhyming fictional story line along the bottom of each spread. It includes colour illustrations and a free Tutankhamun mask.

Abre este libro para descubrir una impresionante colección que incluye los descubrimientos más importantes de la historia. Un viaje por el pasado y el presente, donde descubrimos increíbles avances en la ciencia y en la tecnología que han cambiado nuestras vidas para siempre.

Takes a detailed look inside a British warship of the Napoleonic age, providing facts about the ship and the people aboard it.

An introduction to inventions, discoveries, and developments in transportation, communication, medicine, and other fields.

From What is a spy to their tools of trade, stories of spies at war, cold war, etc. Excellent col. photos illustrate all facets of spy world.