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Roman diary

the journal of Iliona of Mytilini, who was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Rome, A. D. 107

by Platt, Richard & Parkins, David

When Iliona's ship is boarded by pirates, she ends up in Rome as a slave. Separated from her brother, Apollo, Iliona is soon at the whim of her owners, and the...

Moon Landing

[cf4]Apollo 11[cf3] 40th Anniversary Pop-Up

by Platt, Richard & Hawcock, David

"This wonderful book retells our story vividly. I should know; I was there." — Buzz AldrinTrace the history of people's fascination with the moon — and the...

Forensics

by Platt, Richard

Explore the crime lab with Forensics and discover how detectives use science to solve crimes.

Communication

From Hieroglyphs to Hyperlinks

by Platt, Richard & Adelstein, Jonathan S.

Explores the variety of ways in which humans communicate, including flags and fires, speech and writing, and through use of electronic media such as television...

Eureka!

Great Inventions and How They Happened

by Platt, Richard

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Fidel Castro

by Platt, Richard

Twentieth Century History Makers is an important new series of biography aimed at introducing older children to the most important historical figures of the 20...

Pirate Diary

The Journal of Jake Carpenter

by Platt, Richard & Riddell, Chris

The fictional diary of a nine-year-old boy who, in 1716 sets off from North Carolina to become a sailor, but ends up a pirate instead.

Everest

reaching the world's highest peak

by Platt, Richard & Barnet, Russell & James, John

Traces humanity's fascination with mountains and mountaineering, focusing specificially on historic expeditions to Mount Everest.

Inventions Explained

A Beginner's Guide to Technological Breakthroughs

by Platt, Richard

No Summary Available

Spy

by Platt, Richard & Dann, Geoff & Gorton, Steve

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