Richard Platt
Pirate Diary: The Journal Of Jake Carpenter
$17.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
In 1716 Jake Carpenter joins his Uncle Will aboard the Greyhound, to become a sailor, but when the Greyhound is captured by pirates he embarks on an exciting new life on the wrong side of the law. This is a swashbuckling... More »
Pirate Diary: Black and White
$11.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
In 1716 Jake Carpenter joins his Uncle Will aboard the Greyhound, to become a sailor, but when the Greyhound is captured by pirates he embarks on an exciting new life on the wrong side of the law. This is a swashbuckling... More »
Castle Diary: Black and White
$12.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
This text provides a rollicking historical account of a young castle-dweller's life in the Middle Ages. More »
Castle/Pirate Diary Flip Over
$16.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
Two acclaimed rollicking accounts of life in the past are now available in the one book.
Pirate Diary was winner of the 2002 Smarties Book Prize Silver Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Castle Diary was shortlisted for... More »
Egyptian Diary
$34.95 (Hardcover book / )
The year is 1465 BC and Nakht's family is moving from their village to Memphis, where his father has just become an important scribe. With Nakht, we explore this bustling Egyptian city: visiting the craftsmen's workshops... More »
Egyptian Diary
$17.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
The year is 1465 BC and Nakht's family is moving from their village to Memphis. Alongside him, we explore this bustling Egyptian city: visiting the craftsmen's workshops; watching a burial ritual; learning how the land i... More »
Vanishing Rainforest
$14.95 (Paperback book / Walker Books )
This story, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continu... More »
Crime Scene: The Ultimate Guide To Forensic Science
$29.95 (Paperback book / Dorling Kindersley )
A fascinating, richly illustrated introduction to the high-tech world of forensic science shows how the latest methods of scientific detection are used to uncover the truth about a crime scene to reveal how crimes were c... More »
Through Time: Pompeii
$30.00 (Hardcover book / Kingfisher )
This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who li... More »
Through Time: Beijing
$30.00 (Hardcover book / Kingfisher )
Through Time: Beijing traces the rise and fall of great dynasties and the everyday lives of the citizens who prospered or suffered under their rule. Beginning in prehistoric times, an agricultural community slowly evolve... More »
Moon Landing
$34.95 (Hardcover book / Walker Books )
A celebration of the moon landing of 1969 to tie in with the 40th anniversary celebrations.
"Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!" With these famous words, Neil Armstrong announced the success of the greatest jou... More »
Would You Believe... In 1500 Platform Shoes Were Outlawed?!
$28.95 (Hardcover book / Oxford University Pr )
Fashion lovers and young historians can discover the amazing stories behind the clothes we wear as we examine the amazing peculiarities of international fashions past and present. Readers will learn about the often ridic... More »
Would You Believe... In 1500 Platform Shoes Were Outlawed?
$19.95 (Paperback book / Oxford University Pr )
A fascinating journey into the evolution of things in our everyday lives; this book looks at the history of bizarre fashions from around the world. Fashion lovers and young historians can discover the amazing stories beh... More »
Would You Believe... The Losers Were Killed In Mayan Football?
$28.95 (Hardcover book / Oxford University Pr )
Young readers 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 ... More »
Would You Believe... The Losers Were Killed In Mayan Football?!
$19.95 (Paperback book / Oxford University Pr )
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 ... More »
Would You Believe... Marzipan Contains Cyanide?
$19.95 (Paperback book / Oxford University Pr )
Young historians and chefs get a real taste of the stories behind food we eat as we examine the amazing peculiarities of international cuisine past and present. Readers will learn about the often disgusting yet utterly f... More »
Would You Believe... Marzipan Contains Cyanide And Other Freaky Food Facts?
$28.95 (Hardcover book / Oxford University Pr )
Young historians and chefs get a real taste of the stories behind food we eat as we examine the amazing peculiarities of international cuisine past and present. Readers will learn about the often disgusting yet utterly f... More »
Would You Believe... Cobwebs Stop Bleeding?
$19.95 (Paperback book / Oxford University Pr )
Young scientists get a real taste of the story behind the medicine as we examine the amazing practices used in medicine past and present. Readers will learn about the often painful and frequently distasteful medical prac... More »
Would You Believe... Cobwebs Stop Wounds Bleeding And Other Medical Marvels?
$28.95 (Hardcover book / Oxford University Pr )
Young scientists get a real taste of the story behind the medicine as we examine the amazing practices used in medicine past and present. Readers will learn about the often painful and frequently distasteful medical prac... More »