Published: 03 Nov 2016 by Walker Books
By Richard Platt
Illustrated by James Brown
A visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy
How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover the answer to these and many other questions in this elegant and absorbing miscellany of general knowledge. From music notation to Roman numerals and from the skeleton to the solar system, essential facts are brought to life by stylish infographics and fascinating commentary. With pictures by effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown and fact-filled explanations by celebrated author Richard Platt, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book – sure to amuse and intrigue even the most curious minds.
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Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 7+
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406370843
Price: £15.00
Size: 370 x 270 mm
Pages: 64
Published: 02 Nov 2017 By Walker Books
By James Brown
Bring cities around the world to life with this beautiful anthology from print-maker James Brown.
Climb Paris's Eiffel Tower, explore Cairo's ancient pyramids, wander the busy streets of New Delhi and see the lights of Shanghai in this whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful cities. Print-maker James Brown, the talent behind international bestseller A World of Information, has rendered each city in bold, bright colours, with fascinating facts about the history and culture incorporated into the contemporary designs. London, New York and Tokyo have never looked so stylish – or so alive.
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Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 7+
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406377217
Price: £15.00
Size: 370 x 270 mm
Pages: 64
Published: 01 Nov 2018 by Walker Books
By Richard Platt
Illustrated by James Brown
A stunning collection of the world's most important discoveries for all the family to enjoy.
In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives for ever. Discover fascinating facts and figures about space travel, the human body, time, the computer and much more with Brown’s bold, bright colours and beautiful contemporary designs. Each illustration is presented alongside an engaging fact-filled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, this is the perfect book for the whole family to enjoy.
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Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 7+
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406381269
Price: £15.00
Size: 370 x 270 mm
Pages: 64
Published: 07 Nov 2019 by Walker Books
By Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by James Brown
A stunningly illustrated guide to the fascinating world of plants and botanical history.
Discover incredible facts and marvel at what plants can do in this beautiful book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins, stylishly illustrated by print-maker James Brown. Covering over twenty-five topics, learn all about the different types of plant – from carnivorous, to climbing, to tropical; explore the world of trees; discover how plants have evolved and continue to survive in extreme environments and most importantly, how crucial they are to our life on Planet Earth. From the domestic to the international, there is something for the whole family here. Whether you want to learn the basics of photosynthesis, or explore the hidden world of Victorian plant hunters, this is a lively, engaging and visually stunning look at the world of plants.
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Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 9+
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406388565
Price: £15.00
Size: 370 x 270 mm
Pages: 64
Published: 05 Nov 2020 by Walker Books
By Helena Hunt
Illustrated by James Brown
A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.
Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown. What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes and artists – both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics and pattern and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.
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Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 9+
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406393897
Price: £16.99
Size: 370 x 270 mm
Pages: 64