The Coolest Cross-Sections Ever!

Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections

by Stephen Biesty, Richard Platt

A unique collection of amazing views of the world by Stephen Biesty. Machines, ships, buildings, and the human body as you've never seen. This unique collection of extraordinary illustrations by artist Stephen Biesty explores machines, building, ships, and even the human body from the inside out. From the Grand Canyon to the Space Shuttle, Biesty's amazingly detailed cross-section views take you right inside to reveal how things work or how things are made. See how a 14th-century castle holds up against a siege, and what life would have been like inside a World War II submarine. Learn how 18th-century warships battled on the high seas and what life is like on a space station. Discover how everyday things are made, from false teeth to Formula 1 racing cars and what holds up to the Empire State Building. Author and illustrator team Richard Platt and Stephen Biesty's first collaboration Incredible Cross-Sections went straight to the top of the best-seller list.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Stephen Biesty is the creator of Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide since its publication in 1992. He lives in Somerset, England.

Reviews

[Checkthebook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very precise drawings of a wide variety of objects, both manmade and naturally occurring. I like the 18th-century warship a lot, and the space station, and the donut factory. PARENTS: The reproductive organs are detailed on pp.136-137. You may want to decide how your family approaches this subject.

[Harriet Themans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non-fiction. Engaging. Fantastic pictures.

[Dylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book. I get it out of the library every time i go there. It includes all of richard platt's and stephen biesty's largest cross section books and smashes them into one HUGE package!! :) !!

[Cindi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has really kept my kids attention. It's got all kinds of details in pictures of buildings, vehicles, the human body etc. Super cool!

[Dayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter took this very large book with us all over town. She was in love with all the details and drawings. Fun to see inside and behind the scenes of so many industries.