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DK e.explore: Earth by Platt Richard
Category: unmapped | Series: E. Explore
Offers a combination of a book and a website. Use the book to read about the Earth, and then go online to the website to find out more. This title takes you on a journey, from the inside of an exploding volcano, to shattering earthquakes to the formation of the Solar system.
Don't Flush! Lifting the Lid on the Science of Poo and Wee by Richard Platt
Category: Children's
This book is a light-hearted, yet highly informative study of two of the most natural human resources in the world -- poo and wee. Throughout history, the products of our bladder and bowels have helped us to build houses, wash and dye our clothes, fertilize crops, treat illnesses, solve crimes, control ...Show more
Double Crossing by Richard Platt
Category: Junior Fiction
The amazing story of a young immigrant's journey to Ellis Island and his life beyond. It's 1908, and David O'Connor, newly orphaned and alone in the world, has had to leave his home in Ireland to go and live with his uncle and aunt in America. His journey to New York and his new life there are tougher ...Show more
Double Crossing by Richard Platt
Category: Junior Fiction
This is the amazing story of a young immigrant's journey to Ellis Island and his life beyond. It's 1908, and David O'Connor, newly orphaned and alone in the world, has had to leave his home in Ireland to go and live with his uncle and aunt in America. His journey to New York and his new life there are t ...Show more
Egyptian Diary by Richard Platt
Category: Junior Fiction
Step back 3,000 years in time with the fascinating journal of Nakht, a young scribe. 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 workshop ...Show more
Egyptian Diary by Richard Platt
Category: unmapped
09 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 is farmed, how houses are built and how to fish and hunt. Most thrilling of all, ...Show more
Everest: Reaching the World's Highest Peak by Richard Platt
Category: Fiction | Series: Discoveries S.
This is the story of mountaineering from the early days of mountain exploration by scientists to modern assaults using the latest high-tech equipment. It features an account of Mallory and Irving's ill-fated attempt in 1924 and the eventual heroic assault by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing.
Flight (DK Experience) by Richard Platt
Category: Non Fiction | Series: Experience
Take off on an incredible journey from the Wright brother's first flight to space travel in the 21st century. How did the first aeroplane ever take off? What was it like to be in a dogfight with the Red Baron? Amazing digital photography takes you where you have never been before. Join a white-knuckle a ...Show more
Forensics (Kingfisher Knowledge) by Richard Platt
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Kingfisher Knowledge
Kingfisher Knowledge is a ground-breaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of th ...Show more
Galactic Mission (DK Reads: Confident) by Platt, Richard
Category: Early Readers | Series: DK Reads: Reading Alone
New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading. Galactic Mission is a 'Reading Alone' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads proves that good reads build great reade ...Show more