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| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections Stephen Biesty, 2019-05-14 This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet. Included also are two impressive foldouts showing an ocean liner and a steam train. There are lots of fun facts to be discovered, and curious details are highlighted and explained. Did you know one of the funnels of the Queen Mary liner was fake and used for storing deckchairs? And in almost every scene, there's the challenge to find a man on the toilet! With more than a million copies sold, Stephen Biesty's award-winning illustrated book is as fascinating today as it was when first published in 1992. Incredible Cross-Sections is the ultimate way to see how things work. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle Richard Platt, 2019-05-14 History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle going--the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well... the keep... the moat? No? Keep looking, he's there somewhere! Back in print after 20 years, you can now cheer on jousters, be entertained by a troubadour, and witness the gory details of a traitor's demise. This unique illustrated book for kids is not just the story of a castle; it brings medieval history to life. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything Stephen Biesty, Richard Platt, 1997 Each illustration in this book traces a craft or manufacturing process from raw materials through to the finished product. The illustrations make many of the processes self-explanatory, and where further explanation is needed, Chester the Tester and Q provide the answers, along with the text. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Body Cross-Sections Richard Platt, 2020-08-06 A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people! Explore your brain, your bones, and everything in between in incredible cross-section drawings of all the body systems. Inside each one are teams of tiny characters busy at work, and explaining what's going on. Every page includes jaw-dropping facts. Did you know that the skin is your largest organ - in an adult it's 2 sq m (22 sq ft). Have you ever thought about how heavy the brain is? Well, it's about 1.4 kg (3 lb) and is crammed with 100 billion nerve cells that help you think and move. And by the time you turn 75, your heart will have pumped blood around your body 4,000 million times! With the challenge of finding two tiny explorers making their way through the body, learning about anatomy has never been so much fun! |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Body Stephen Biesty, Richard Platt, 1998 Find out how your body works. Let the explorers show you... What happens when you are sick. Why the brain is the most sophisticated computer in the world. What makes your tummy rumble. What makes you dizzy. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Pop-up Cross-sections Stephen Biesty, 1995 Cross-sectional pop-up illustrations preset an iside view of three different vehicles: a fire engine, a rescue helicopter, and a space shuttle. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Coolest Cross-sections Ever Richard Platt, 2001 Cross-sectional illustrations present an inside view of such structures as a medieval castle, factory, and subway station. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Explosions Richard Platt, 1996 Text and cross-section illustrations present inside views of a variety of subjects including a space station, airport, and windmill. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Star Wars Curtis Saxton, 2005 Detailed, cross-section artworks cover the array of new spaceships and vehicles featured in Revenge of the Sith. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section Stewart Ross, 2007-03-01 Following on from his internationally bestselling book on Rome, master illustrator Stephen Biesty brings his magic touch to the subject of ancient Egypt. It is over 3200 years ago in ancient Egypt, in the reign of the great god-king Rameses II. And for 11-year-old Dedia, a great adventure is about to begin. Join Dedia as he accompanies his father - and a couple of troublesome relations - on a once-in-a-lifetime journey down the Nile. Among the splendours on the way, you will see... BL The hidden secrets of the Valley of the Kings BL Amun-Ra's magnificent temple at Karnak (Luxor) BL Preparation of a mummy and an Egyptian funeral BL The pyramids and Sphinx of Giza BL The ancient Step Pyramid at Saqqara BL Rameses's spectacular palace at Piramesse |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Giant Vehicles Rod Green, 2014 See inside some of the world s most enormous vehicles in this amazing lift-the-flap book by the award-winning, bestselling illustrator Stephen Biesty. Discover eight monster machines: from the double-decker Airbus to the largest submarine on Earth, and from the planet s most massive dumper truck to the biggest helicopter ever made. Little engineers will love finding out about motors, periscopes, rocket engines and giant propellers in this fact-packed guide. Buckle up for the ride! |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Absolutely Best Cross-sections Book Ever Richard Platt, 1999 A collection of all the favourite Biesty titles: Incredible Cross-Sections, Incredible Explosions, Man-of-War, Castle, Incredible Body, and Incredible Everything, together with new illustrations, never seen before. This book reveals the insides of buildings, machines and landscapes, shows how many ordinary and extraordinary things are made and takes you on a journey through the human body. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Rome Stephen Biesty, Andrew Solway, 2003 Set in 128 AD, Rome follows one day in the life of a father and his nine-year-old son, Titus Cotta Maximus, as they spend a public holiday together. Full color. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Cd-Rom:Incredible Cross-Sections - Stowaway! Stephen Beisty, 1997-09 Explore every deck, cabin, nook and cranny, hear the sounds of ship and sea in this interactive multimedia tour of an 18th-century man-of-war. The artists illustrations bring to life a lost world of battles, hardship and heroism at sea. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Castle David Macaulay, 1982-10-25 A 1978 Caldecott Honor Book The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: The Story of Buildings Patrick Dillon, 2018-09 From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, this book features sixteen of the most iconic buildings from around the world including the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, the Bauhaus, Crystal Palace, the Sydney Opera House and the Pompidou Centre, and tells the human story behind each of them. Explains how and why famous buildings in history came to be built. Features detailed illustrations. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Richard Orr's Nature Cross-sections Richard Orr, Moira Butterfield, 1995 Animal habitats are shown in this book through the use of cross-sectioning. The illustrations cut across, up, down and through, showing the reader every hidden detail. The animals are there too, shown following their daily routine. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's More Incredible Cross-sections Richard Platt, 2019-10-08 This illustrated book for children shows you how things work. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of Venice, and take a tour around a movie studio - and much more! Part of a unique series, More Incredible Cross-sections is Stephen Biesty at the top of his game. In this updated edition with a refreshed, contemporary style, he gives readers an exploded view of 12 objects, places, landmarks, and modes of transport. But look closer! In every picture is an alien who has lost his way: can you find him? As you pore over Stephen Biesty's superbly detailed pages, you will also discover loads of awesome facts. Did you know that steam engines were notoriously difficult to stop, leading to frequent accidents? Or that people at an Antarctic research base rely on supplies from an aircraft's parachute drops during winter? From windmills to cities, airports to space stations, More Incredible Cross-sections is for curious minds of any age interested in finding out how our amazing world works. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Battles Map by Map DK, 2021-05-06 Experience the world's most significant battles through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Includes a foreword by Peter Snow, broadcaster and historian. Covering everything from the battlefields of the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of World War II and beyond, this ebook includes engrossing maps telling the story of history's most famous battles. Using brand new, in-depth maps and expert analysis, see for yourself how legendary military milestones were won and lost, and how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history. Additionally, historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action; famous commanders and military leaders are profiled; and the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. Bursting with lavish illustrations and full of fascinating detail, Battles Map by Map is the ultimate history ebook for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: The Story of Buildings Patrick Dillon, 2014-03-11 Aspiring architects will be in their element! Explore this illustrated narrative history of buildings for young readers, an amazing construction in itself. We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people start making buildings? How did they learn to make them stronger, bigger, and more comfortable? Why did they start to decorate them in different ways? From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by two young architects, Patrick Dillon’s stories of remarkable buildings — and the remarkable people who made them — celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. Stephen Biesty’s extraordinarily detailed illustrations take us inside famous buildings throughout history and demonstrate just how these marvelous structures fit together. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything Richard Platt, 2020-05-26 How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: What Makes Me Me Stacey McCleary, 2005 Akiko finds a caterpillar on her windowsill, and learns about struggle and change by watching the caterpillar emerge into something more beautiful than she hoped for. This work is suitable for children aged 3-6. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Where Does My Poo Go? Jo Lindley, 2021-03-04 What happens after you flush the toilet? Discover the amazing hidden world of underground pipes and smelly sewers in this fascinating illustrated children's ebook. Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to their poo after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic - but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This ebook takes young readers through each stage of the sewage system, from the Sewer Flushers who unclog sewers to keep everything moving, to how dirty water is cleaned at the treatment plant. Furthermore, learn how sludge made from our poo can be recycled in many different ways - even generating electricity that powers your television! Brilliantly illustrated by acclaimed architect and illustrator Jo Lindley, this book is a must-have for kids, families, and educators interested in re-use and recycling. So journey deep underground to discover the life of poo - just don't forget to hold your nose! |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Quest for the Lost City of Gold Stephen Biesty, 2007 Join this mind-boggling quest around some of the world's greatest buildings, following the clues with famous artist Stephen Biesty. A mysterious postcard arrives at Stephen's home. It contains a clue to an incredible quest for treasure. Somewhere in the world there's a lost city of gold- and you can help find it! Join Stephen for a whirlwind dash around the globe to track down the secrets of the most famous buildings in history. You'll find messages in invisible ink, maps, code breaking notes and more to help you. Plus, thanks to Stephen's fantastic 'inside-out' drawings, you'll get an amazing view of the nooks and crannies of each site and find out what they were like in their heyday. From the Empire State Building to the Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House to Angkor Wat- solve the clues, crack the codes, answer the riddles, and discover who the mystery postcard writer is. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Ancient World Stephen Biesty, Stewart Ross, 2008 The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations - beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative annotations, lists and explanations.Covers:Rome - including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Baths and chariot racing at the Circus MaximusEgypt - including the Valley of the Kings, the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and preparation of a mummy and Egyptian funeralGreece - including Athenian warships at the sacred island of Delos, the rich silver mines of Laurion, the Acropolis and the sacred oracle at DelphiThis book is destined to bring the ancient world to life for a wide range of readers. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Body Cross-sections Richard Platt, 2020 |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Explanatorium of Nature DK, 2017-10-03 Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this jaw-dropping guide to our wonderful world. Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail. From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, watch lichen spreading over a tree, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world are displayed in brand new images, together with cross-sections, macro, and electron microscope images. Alongside the utterly absorbing visual content, Explanatorium of Nature brings its own fountain of knowledge about how nature works. For instance, did you know baby foxes that are born with blue eyes turn to gold? Or that reptile scales are made from the same material as your fingernails? Discover how spiders spin webs, how birds fly, how snakes kill, and much, much more. This irresistible ebook is a guaranteed favorite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: I'm a T. Rex! Dennis R. Shealy, 2012-04-25 A dinosaur book with humor and fun facts—perfect for the youngest dino fans! I'm a T. rex! I ROARRRR and I romp! I GRRROWWLLL and I stomp! I'm a T. rex. In this brand-new Little Golden Book, a T. rex tells all about his great and terrible self. Facts about the T. rex are humorously presented: Does the T stand for toothy? Does the T stand for tall? Does the T stand for terrible? I am known as them all! The ending reveals a surprise: the T. rex is still a baby in a nest, watched over lovingly by his great BIG MAMA T. rex! This Little Golden Book is illustrated by Brian Biggs, one of today's most in-demand illustrators. He brings to life the popular Shredderman books by Wendelin Van Draanen. Author Dennis Shealy is a children's book editor and the author of the popular Little Golden Book I'm a Truck, illustrated by the award-winning artist Bob Staake. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Great Explorers Stewart Ross, 2013-12 From Pytheas the Greek, who sailed to the Arctic Circle without a compass, to Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, here are 14 extraordinary journeys by land, sea and air - each remarkable for the way it was made, for the technology behind it, and for the inspiration it gave to future generations. Storytelling, fold-out cross sections, detailed maps and technical drawings enable readers to experience the excitement of exploration. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: A Year in a Castle Rachel Coombs, 2008-09-01 Illustrates one year of daily life at a medieval castle. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-sections Richard Platt, 1992 This large-format volume for children has a series of cross-sectional drawings, with explanatory captions, that reveal in great detail the components and workings of 18 buildings and machines. Included are a helicopter, a castle, a subway station, a space shuttle and a cathedral. An ocean liner and a steam train are each depicted in one-metre fold-out diagrams. Indexed. Created in the UK by Dorling Kindersley (1992). |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-sections: Stowaway! CD-ROM. , 19?? |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Ships , 1960 |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections, illus by Stephen Biesty , 1992 |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Human Body Encyclopedia Penny Smith, 2005 Text and photographs reveal how the human body fits and works together. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Escape from Blood Castle Jenny Tyler, 1984 SUMMARY: A mystery story in which the reader solves a series of picture puzzles in order to find the solution to the mystery. |
| stephen biesty's incredible cross sections: Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War Richard Platt, 2019-08-13 Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas. Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation. Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow's nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors going about their duties. Find out how gun crews fired a cannon, examine a surgeon's toolkit, and learn the best way to wriggle the maggots out of the ship's biscuits. Look out, too, for the stowaway on every page. He's the one with spiky hair, and there's a reward for his capture! This absorbing book will have children--and adults--poring over every page. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War remains as entertaining as ever. |
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The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the …
Who was Stephen in the Bible? - GotQuestions.org
Feb 13, 2024 · Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be responsible over the distribution of food to widows in the early church after a dispute arose and the apostles recognized they …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Stephen
Nov 20, 2020 · Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Due to him, the name became …
Stephen - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Jun 8, 2025 · Stephen is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "garland, crown". Stephen is the 377 ranked male name by popularity.
Stephen | The amazing name Stephen: meaning and etymology
May 19, 2021 · An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Stephen. We'll discuss the original Greek, plus the words and names Stephen is related to, plus the …
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Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Stephen, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.
Stephen - Etymology, Origin & Meaning of the Name - Etymonline
Saint Stephen, stoned to death, was said to be Christianity's first martyr. Stephen (and the older pronunciation of nephew, still maintained) were said to be the only cases where English -ph- …
Stephen - Name Meaning and Origin
About Stephen The name Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." It is a masculine name that signifies honor, victory, and achievement.
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In Greek, the name Stephen translates to Crown, symbolizing leadership and supremacy. This meaning reflects the characteristics associated with individuals named Stephen – noble, …
Stephen Name Meaning: Namesakes, Popularity & Variations
Feb 17, 2025 · The name Stephen is an Old English name, and it comes from the Ancient Greek name Stephanos, which means wreath or crown. Stephanos was the name of Saint Stephen, …
Stephen - Wikipedia
The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the …
Who was Stephen in the Bible? - GotQuestions.org
Feb 13, 2024 · Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be responsible over the distribution of food to widows in the early church after a dispute arose and the apostles recognized they …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Stephen
Nov 20, 2020 · Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Due to him, the name became …
Stephen - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Jun 8, 2025 · Stephen is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "garland, crown". Stephen is the 377 ranked male name by popularity.
Stephen | The amazing name Stephen: meaning and etymology
May 19, 2021 · An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Stephen. We'll discuss the original Greek, plus the words and names Stephen is related to, plus the …
Stephen - Name Meaning, What does Stephen mean? - Think Baby Names
Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Stephen, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.
Stephen - Etymology, Origin & Meaning of the Name - Etymonline
Saint Stephen, stoned to death, was said to be Christianity's first martyr. Stephen (and the older pronunciation of nephew, still maintained) were said to be the only cases where English -ph- …
Stephen - Name Meaning and Origin
About Stephen The name Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." It is a masculine name that signifies honor, victory, and achievement.
Stephen: meaning, origin, and significance explained - What the …
In Greek, the name Stephen translates to Crown, symbolizing leadership and supremacy. This meaning reflects the characteristics associated with individuals named Stephen – noble, …
Stephen Name Meaning: Namesakes, Popularity & Variations
Feb 17, 2025 · The name Stephen is an Old English name, and it comes from the Ancient Greek name Stephanos, which means wreath or crown. Stephanos was the name of Saint Stephen, …
