{"product_id":"stephen-biestys-incredible-cross-sections-of-everything-9781465490001","title":"Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind out the answers to these questions and much, much more in \u003ci\u003eStephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Platt\u003c\/b\u003e has published more than 100 books, 32 of which were for DK. He has won several prizes, including a Blue Peter award. Richard also writes TV scripts and museum interpretation, and has appeared on TV and radio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Biesty\u003c\/b\u003e made his name in the 1990s for his best-selling \u003ci\u003eIncredible Cross-sections\u003c\/i\u003e series published by DK, which have topped sales of more than 3.5 million globally and have been printed in 16 languages. He has won many prizes, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book Award in 1993. Stephen has also worked on several digital media projects, including an animated film for an exhibition at Tower Bridge in 2009. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Biesty\u003c\/b\u003e made his name in the 1990s for his best-selling \u003ci\u003eIncredible Cross-sections\u003c\/i\u003e series published by DK, which have topped sales of more than 3.5 million globally and have been printed in 16 languages. He has won many prizes, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book Award in 1993. Stephen has also worked on several digital media projects, including an animated film for an exhibition at Tower Bridge in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620830384402,"sku":"9781465490001","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cfd2cc2d-36f0-4505-84bc-d3278ca7826d.jpg?v=1732573245","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stephen-biestys-incredible-cross-sections-of-everything-9781465490001","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}