Platt, Richard

Presents the activities and accomplishments of great adventurers throughout history, including the Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, the glamorous female spy Mata Hari, and astronaut Neil Armstrong.

A topical exploration of world history, tracing such subjects as the origins of life, developments in medicine, building construction and design, and transportation.

Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.

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.

Tells the stories behind some of the world's greatest inventions, provides biographical notes on the inventors, and discusses the effect of each invention on society.

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.

Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.

Full of humor, excitement, and accurate historical detail, Roman Diary is the newest book in the acclaimed series that began with Castle diary, Pirate diary, and Egypitan diary. Join Iliona in AD 107 and experience the drama of the Roman Empire through her eyes.

Introduces stinging plants, poisonous plants, and plants that eat animals.

Describes some of the peculiar fashion and beauty trends practiced people throughout history, from the ancient past to the twenty-first century, and explains how the styles became popular.