Other books in the series stephen biestys crosssections 1 10 of 15 books. Manofwar, this lavishly illustrated guide brings youngsters on a fascinating tour of a 14th century castle. What i find so remarkable about a number of their childrens books is how enormously satisfying they are for adults as well, even adults who are fairly familiar with the subject matter. This childrens book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and. Part of a unique series, more incredible cross sections is stephen biesty at the top of his game. Stephen biestys crosssections series by stephen biesty. The original and still the best, the ira childrens choice book incredible crosssections is available againnow at a lower price. That minor, pedantic, quibble aside this is a fascinating and informative book, covering a wide range of subjects. Stephen biestys absolutely best cross section book ever. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections by stephen biesty. Ocean liner cross section drawing of the ocean liner queen mary. Spread after spread of amazing stephen biestys incredible crosssections. Stephen biestys incredible body crosssections dk us. With the same brilliant visual style of stephen biestys c rosssections.
Stephen biesty is an awardwinning illustrator best known for his works cross section castle, cross section manofwar, giant vehicles, emergency vehicles, and castles. That volume was the inspiration for a new range of crosssection books which include manofwar 1993, castle 1994, incredible popup crosssections 1995. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. In this updated edition with a refreshed, contemporary style, he gives. Stephen biestys absolutely best cross section book ever stephen biestys crosssections inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Oxford university press rome in spectacular crosssection 2003 egypt in spectacular crosssection. Full of captivating facts and funny quips, this is the book for those who want to learn about the human body in a brilliant and unique way. Stephen biesty is the creator of stephen biestys incredible crosssections, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide since its publication in 1992. About stephen biestys incredible crosssections this childrens book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines.
Moving from bow to stern, they dissect the wooden vessel into sections and then cut away each portion to analyze the structures and the activities performed within. The author of incredible cross sections takes a detailed look inside an eighteenthcentury warship, providing fascinating facts about the ship and the people aboard. A treasure hunt through time 2002 stephen biestys castles 2004. They are enjoyable to read and understand, perfect for any age group i think. Stephen biesty is a worldrenowned british illustrator. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections stephen biestys cross. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections stephen biesty. The creators of stephen biesty s incredible cross sections have trained their writing and illustrative talents on an eighteenthcentury british manofwar. It covers topics such as the parts of a castle, the castle gate, preparing for an attack, the feudal system, clothing, the noble family, entertainment, and food supply.
Stephen biesty s incredible cross section book offers readers a chance to see the inner workings of not only several buildings, but also transportation options from the past to our current time. This childrens book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. A knight or a baron may dwell in the 14thcentury castle lovingly recreated here, but platt and biestys stephen biestys crosssections manofwar latest book is, quite simply, fit for a king. Stephen biestys crosssections castle by stephen biesty. This is a reprint of a previous stephen biesty book called stephen biesty s incredible explosions the illustrations inside arent cross sections, rather they are exploded diagrams. Other biesty books written by platt include manofwar 1993, castle 1994, incredible popup crosssections 1995, incredible explosions 1996, incredible everything 1997, incredible body 1998 and absolutely best crosssections book ever 1999.
First appeared in stephen biesty s incredible cross sections published by dorling kindersley 1992. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections stephen biestys crosssections. Exploded view of an athenian trireme entering delos harbour in 436 bc. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He lives in somerset, englandmore other books in the series stephen biestys crosssections 1 10 of 15 books. Stephen biesty is the creator of stephen biesty s incredible cross sections, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide since its publication in 1992. It has many illustrations on what a castle could possibly look like. First appeared in greece in spectacular cross section. Stephen biesty s cross sections castle this book provides a lot of insight on castles.
He is the recipient of the 1993 new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year and the 2004 uk literacy association book award. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections 1st edition by stephen illustrations and platt, richard text biesty isbn. He is the recipient of the 1993 new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year more about stephen biesty. Most notably, his incredible cross sections 1992 is an international bestseller with over one million copies in print worldwide. Absolutely best cross sections book ever by stephen biesty. Kids can go deep into 18 of the most extraordinary buildings and awesome machines.
Stephen biestys incredible crosssections hardcover july 7, 1992. Spread after spread of amazing, original cross section drawings take readers inside 18 of the worlds most fascinating structuresfrom the empire state building to the hale observatory. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections 1992 illustrator. Stephen biesty s cross section books are fantastic, they give you a good clear look into how things were and are structured. First appeared in stephen biestys incredible crosssections published by dorling kindersley 1992. The stephen biestys crosssections book series by multiple authors includes books greece in spectacular crosssection, stephen biestys incredible crosssections stowaway. Steam train cross section drawing of a steam train. Stephen biesty author of stephen biestys crosssections. Stephen biestys crosssections book series thriftbooks. About stephen biesty s incredible cross sections this childrens book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines.
Stephen biestys incredible crosssections read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of venice, and take a tour around a movie studio and much more. He made his name in the 1990s for his bestselling incredible cross section books published by dorling kindersley, which have topped global sales of 3. Stephen became internationally successful in the 1990s for his bestselling incredible cross section books published by dorling kindersley which have sold over 3. One of the better series of books in their impressive list are the cross sections books by stephen biesty. The original and still the best, the ira childrens choice book incredible cross sections is available againnow at a lower price.
Stephen biesty has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1985 creating a wide variety of information books for both adults and children. It took stephen two and a half years to draw the wonderful illustrations for the bestselling stephen biestys incredible crosssections, which was published in 1992. Stephen biesty illustrator cross sections ocean liner. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections by stephen. Stephen biestys incredible everything 1997 stephen biestys incredible body 1998 absolutely best crosssections book ever 1999 quest for the lost city of gold 2007. Stephen biestys incredible crosssections was originally published in 1992 with a twentyfifth anniversary edition published in 2017. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed. Stephen biesty illustrator cross sections steam train. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Architectural posters millennium dome 1999 royal opera house covent garden 2000.
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