Best Selling Books by Richard Platt

Ages 9+

Before the coming of the white man, the rifle-toting, bareback-riding ''red indians'' of countless Hollywood westerns were just one of many native peoples in North America. In this expertly-written account, vetted by a Smithsonian Institution expert, Richard Platt takes kids on an enthralling journey through the diverse native cultures of North America. The story line features young brave Fearless Wolf, an outsider who grows to manhood as he leads resistance to the advance of white settlers. Trade edition includes a free Indian headdress. Red Kite Books'' Discovering series offers a refreshing take on history: 32-page non-fiction books with a rhyming fictional story line along the bottom of each spread. Children learn from the informative main text, and then engage with the subject through the story line, the spectacular illustrations and - in trade editions - the free flag or other component. Its features: award-winning author; spectacular colour illustrations; free Indian headdress (trade ed only); rhyming story line on each page; text and illustrations checked by Smithsonian Institution expert.

Young learners can discover the story behind the games we play like never before as we examine the amazing peculiarities of international sport and leisure activities past and present. Readers will learn about the wacky and often bloodthirsty games that our ancestors liked such as fierce gladiatorial contests, as well as the even wackier that are still used around the world today - such as bog snorkelling and bungee jumping!

Every grownup knows that there is one universal topic that fascinates children without exception: poop and pee. But what they may not know is that throughout history, the products of our bladder and bowels have helped us to build houses, wash and dye our clothes, fertilize crops, treat illnesses, solve crimes, control pollution, and create fuel, energy, and explosives. With just the right amount of humor, The Scoop on Poop - by Richard Platt, illustrated by John Kelly - uncovers the fascinating stories behind mankind''s ingenious use of this most natural of resources, and young readers will love pouring over the droll illustrations and endearing characters that populate the pages. From wizards using ''magical urine'', to soldiers fighting with exploding piles of dung, pee-wielding beauty therapists, and much, much more--this book uncovers the history and the science behind the one topic that unites us, young and old.

This is one of eight titles in this reference series covering a wide range of topics - from dinosaurs to explorers. This book on apes includes photographs, facts and figures and relevant websites to explore.

This kit introduces young readers to the hieroglyphics of the Middle East, the Far East and Central America and gives an insight into the lives of the people that drew them. A colourful 32 page book brings these distant world s to life and a fascinating activity pack contains everything you need to get started as a young scribe! 27 rubber hieroglyphic stamps, ink pad, papyrus templates, Rosetta Stone poster with notes, cardboard model of an Egyptian temple to assemble, reed stylus and air-hardening clay, cylinder seal, world map locating cultures discussed, Mehen board game.

Visual reference work traces the changes in history, science, and the arts.

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.

Part of a series of titles for readers at Key Stages 1 and 2 that covers a range of historical subjects, including Egyptian mummies, Roman gladiators, pirates, Viking raiders, American Indians and medieval castles.

"Describes sports and recreational activities throughout history, some of which were and are dangerous or even deadly"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.