Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle
$48.34
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2019
Summary
History comes alive in this incredible children’s illustrated book about castles.
Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches.
Packed with facts, you’ll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781465484703 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1465484701 |
| Author: | Richard Platt, Stephen Biesty |
| Publisher: | DK |
| Imprint: | DK Children |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 259mm x 308mm |
| Series: | DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections |
| Audience Age: | 9-12 |
Critics Review
“Fit for a king…Biesty brings a jeweler’s eye to his seemingly infinitely detailed illustrations.” - Publishers Weekly
“Another browsing item extraordinaire… The wordless opening and closing spreads are alone worth the price of the book.” - School Library Journal
“Another Biesty marvel…technically a gem.” - Kirkus Reviews
Richard Platt
Richard Platt has published more than 100 books, 32 of which were for DK. He has written on almost every topic you can imagine, but is particularly interested in the history of science and technology, and social history. He has become a bit of an amateur expert on the subject of life at sea, smuggling, and piracy. Most of his books are illustrated information books for children, but he has also written stories for children and several for adults. Some have won prizes, including the Smarties silver prize, and a Blue Peter award. Richard also writes TV scripts and museum interpretation, and he has appeared on TV and radio.
Stephen Biesty is a world-renowned British illustrator. He made his name in the 1990s for his best-selling Incredible Cross-Section books published by Dorling Kindersley, which have topped global sales of 3.5 million and have been printed in 16 languages. He has won several prestigious prizes, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award in 1993, and the UK Literary Association Children’s Book Award in 2004. Stephen has created illustrations for high-profile architectural projects, such as the Millennium Dome in 1999 and the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House in 2000. He has also worked on digital media projects such as an animated film for an exhibition at Tower Bridge in 2009.
Stephen Biesty is a world-renowned British illustrator. He made his name in the 1990s for his best-selling Incredible Cross-Section books published by Dorling Kindersley, which have topped global sales of 3.5 million and have been printed in 16 languages. He has won several prestigious prizes, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award in 1993, and the UK Literary Association Children’s Book Award in 2004. Stephen has created illustrations for high-profile architectural projects, such as the Millennium Dome in 1999 and the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House in 2000. He has also worked on digital media projects such as an animated film for an exhibition at Tower Bridge in 2009.
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