New Releases by Richard Platt

Introduces stinging plants, poisonous plants, and plants that eat animals.

Recounts the true-life adventures of 30 unique human beings such as Marco Polo and Amelia Earhart.

Describes various disasters that have taken place throughout history.

How is a space ship put together? What is really going on in the ground under your feet? How does a windmill work? Taking its title from the first artwork in the book, an exploded view, the book goes on to present each subject in an unusual way. It may be cross-sectioned, viewed from a fish-eye perspective or illustrated inside-out to show what''s going on. The pictures are accompanied by informative text which expains what it happening. A strange alien can be found in every scene.

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.

An in-depth presentation of nature, history, science, and technology through a magnificent collection of photographs and illustrations. Descriptive, easy-to-read explanations make this collection an asset for any school.

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.

Illustrates a day in the life of an apartment building by showing activities going on in different units at various times between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.

Enter through the keep and be transported back in time to everyday life in a medieval castle. The format draws readers into this hive of activity in realistic and compelling detail - the luxurious apartments of the lord and the lady of the manor, the squalor of the cesspit cleaner, and prisoners left to rot in the secret dungeons, all embellished by text with odles of astonishing facts.