Richard Platt
Author
Language
English
Description
Spiders Secrets is a beautifully designed reader all about the secret superpowers of these creepy crawly favorites. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about spiders that can kill, jump, live under water and more!
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An essential compendium of some of the most world-changing discoveries and inventions of all time, from the first use of money to antibiotics and artificial intelligence. In a stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through time to showcase the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. From the wheel to the telephone to the Internet, human history is studded with...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
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 drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This illustrated book for children shows you how things work. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of Venice, and take a tour around a movie studio - and much more! Part of a unique series, More Incredible Cross-sections is Stephen Biesty at the top of his game. In this updated edition with a refreshed, contemporary style, he gives readers an exploded view of 12 objects, places, landmarks, and modes of transport. But look closer! In every...
6) Piratas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
Español
Description
Un estudio de la historia de piratería y vidas de piratas cubre tales datos concretos como la invención de Roger Alegre, disciplina a bordo de barcos piratas, y astucias piratas.
A survey of the history of piracy and lives of pirates covers such specifics as the invention of the Jolly Roger, discipline aboard pirate ships, and pirate ruses.