Platt, Richard

A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.

Takes readers on a historical, geographical, and anthropological journey through London s past through amazing artwork and detailed cross sections. Recounts important events in London from the earliest habitations to the Roman and Viking invasions, the Plague, Shakespeare, The Great Fire, right up to the Industrial Revolution, and the Blitz.

Presents the lives and deeds of historical and fictional crime figures.

Captures the spirit of the Olympic games and relates the origins and history of the sports competition that began with a small contest in 776 B.C. in Greece, and after being revived in 1896 grew into a major international event that continues to attract an audience of millions.

Various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, describe their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

As a page in his uncle's castle in thirteenth-century England, eleven-year-old Tobias records in his journal his experiences learning how to hunt, play games of skill, and behave in noble society. Includes notes on noblemen, castles, and feudalism.

Examines the history, motives, and actions of various spies, both criminal and governmental.

A history of inventions, discussing the tools of ancient civilizations, the development of the printing press in the fifteenth century, and the technological innovations of the modern world.

A brief history of the Aztec Indians including their way of life, religion, and rulers.