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Book Synopsis: 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.
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Discover the hidden wonders of the world with Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections. This captivating children's book takes readers on a journey through extraordinary buildings and machines, unlocking their innermost workings. From helicopters to submarines and skyscrapers to coal mines, every page is filled with unique and detailed cutaway drawings that bring these marvels to life.
Each mesmerizing cross-section slice and exploded view offers an exclusive glimpse into the intricate mechanisms and bustling activities occurring within. Imagine being able to witness the hustle and bustle of people inside the Empire State Building or the backstage frenzy at an opera house. Have you ever wondered where the crew rests on a jumbo jet? This book reveals it all.
With fascinating foldouts showcasing an ocean liner and a steam train, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections provides a wealth of information and entertainment. Uncover incredible facts and curiosities in every scene, like the surprising case of the Queen Mary's fake funnel used for deckchair storage. And keep an eye out for the fun challenge of finding a man on the toilet in almost every illustration!
Having sold over a million copies, this award-winning book has withstood the test of time since its original publication in 1992. Whether you're a curious child or an inquisitive adult, Incredible Cross-Sections will ignite your imagination and deepen your understanding of how things work. Don't miss out on this ultimate visual experience of exploration and discovery.
Get your copy of Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections now and embark on an unforgettable adventure behind the scenes of these fascinating structures and machines.
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