Richard Platt

Uses the perspective of tiny people traveling through a man's body to present its various systems and organs and how they work.

Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

An illustrated account of humanity's exploration of the moon, from our first observations and attempts to the first landing and later expeditions.

Cut-away illustrations and explanatory captions explain how such diverse objects as chocolate bars and cathedrals, false teeth and tanks are made.

Text and illustrations present an overview of such important historical topics as the Roman Empire, the First Crusade, the fall of the Aztecs, the Moghul Empire, and the French Revolution.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting.

Cross-sectional illustrations present an inside view of such structures as a medieval castle, factory, and subway station.

Account of the more picturesque pirates who plagued shipping along the American coast and in the West Indies in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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

"Describes changing ideas of fashion and beauty through history and around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"How did people in Tudor and Stuart times spread knowledge? discover new lands? accurately measure temperature and time?"--Publisher's description.