{"product_id":"stephen-biestys-more-incredible-cross-sections-9781465485731","title":"Stephen Biesty's More Incredible Cross-Sections","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated book for children shows you how things work. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of Venice, and take a tour around a movie studio - and much more \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of a unique series, \u003ci\u003eMore Incredible Cross-sections\u003c\/i\u003e is Stephen Biesty at the top of his game. In this updated edition with a refreshed, contemporary style, he gives readers an exploded view of 12 objects, places, landmarks, and modes of transport. But look closer  In every picture is an alien who has lost his way: can you find him? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you pore over Stephen Biesty's superbly detailed pages, you will also discover loads of awesome facts. Did you know that steam engines were notoriously difficult to stop, leading to frequent accidents? Or that people at an Antarctic research base rely on supplies from an aircraft's parachute drops during winter? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom windmills to cities, airports to space stations, \u003ci\u003eMore Incredible Cross-sections\u003c\/i\u003e is for curious minds of any age interested in finding out how our amazing world works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Platt 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 he has appeared on TV and radio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephen Biesty made his name in the 1990s for his bestselling \u003ci\u003eIncredible Cross-Section\u003c\/i\u003e series published by DK, which has topped sales of more than 3.5 million globally and has 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\u003eStephen Biesty made his name in the 1990s for his bestselling \u003ci\u003eIncredible Cross-Section\u003c\/i\u003e series published by DK, which has topped sales of more than 3.5 million globally and has 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":50415605088530,"sku":"9781465485731","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1756feba-8b4d-4223-b386-471cf5821d20.jpg?v=1729406591","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stephen-biestys-more-incredible-cross-sections-9781465485731","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}