Incredible Cross-sections
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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. Review: The tradition lives on - Ever since I bought this book, it's turned into a ruined book because it's been so well loved and well used. Do you remember reading this book on a Sunday afternoon when you couldn't play with your friends and you had to stay home and do quiet time? That's the tradition that I'm passing down to my kids. I wish it was a little cheaper, though. Especially with how fast it got ripped. Maybe I introduced it to my kids too early, but I think that it's a great book and that every kid should have one. Review: incredible book a bit dated - Who of us can't remember the excitement of looking at some wonderful building or structure and wondering *what was going on in there*? Stephen Biesty deserves an entry in Who's Who for thinking of this wonderful format for readers who wonder. This is a wonderful and exciting book for older kids and adults who are curious about how things work behind-the-scenes. While it can be tricky for younger children to envision how the objects go back together, there will ample material for others to enjoy. Eighteen human-made objects are cross-sectioned: a castle, an observatory, a galleon, ocean liner and submarine, a coal mine, military tank, oil rig, cathedral, jumbo jet and car factory, a helicopter, an opera house, a steam train and a subway station, a fishing trawler, the Empire State Building and the space shuttle. The sections are filled with defining activity, and Richard Platt's accompanying text is informative and amusing. First published in 1992, this book is also a fascinating testament to the breathtaking pace of change we experience. Many of the objects have changed a great deal in the past decade, so this is more a snapshot of one era's mechanisms than a blueprint of state-of-the-art technology. For that reason the book succeeds spectacularly with historic objects such as the castle and galleon, and only slightly less so with outdated items like the tank and helicopter. If you are interested in how things work, these unique views of engineering marvels in operation will thrill you.
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,867 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Children's Construction Vehicles Books #9 in Children's Architecture Books (Books) #51 in Children's How Things Work Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 725 Reviews |
C**Y
The tradition lives on
Ever since I bought this book, it's turned into a ruined book because it's been so well loved and well used. Do you remember reading this book on a Sunday afternoon when you couldn't play with your friends and you had to stay home and do quiet time? That's the tradition that I'm passing down to my kids. I wish it was a little cheaper, though. Especially with how fast it got ripped. Maybe I introduced it to my kids too early, but I think that it's a great book and that every kid should have one.
A**S
incredible book a bit dated
Who of us can't remember the excitement of looking at some wonderful building or structure and wondering *what was going on in there*? Stephen Biesty deserves an entry in Who's Who for thinking of this wonderful format for readers who wonder. This is a wonderful and exciting book for older kids and adults who are curious about how things work behind-the-scenes. While it can be tricky for younger children to envision how the objects go back together, there will ample material for others to enjoy. Eighteen human-made objects are cross-sectioned: a castle, an observatory, a galleon, ocean liner and submarine, a coal mine, military tank, oil rig, cathedral, jumbo jet and car factory, a helicopter, an opera house, a steam train and a subway station, a fishing trawler, the Empire State Building and the space shuttle. The sections are filled with defining activity, and Richard Platt's accompanying text is informative and amusing. First published in 1992, this book is also a fascinating testament to the breathtaking pace of change we experience. Many of the objects have changed a great deal in the past decade, so this is more a snapshot of one era's mechanisms than a blueprint of state-of-the-art technology. For that reason the book succeeds spectacularly with historic objects such as the castle and galleon, and only slightly less so with outdated items like the tank and helicopter. If you are interested in how things work, these unique views of engineering marvels in operation will thrill you.
M**C
Fantastic gift for grandson
This book arrived a few weeks before I have to give it as a gift. I am really glad because it gave me a chance to read through the book first. I liked the attention to details each item shows. I almost decided to keep the book for myself and buy another copy it is so interesting. I will definitely buy another copy for my other set of grandsons. If you have a child or grandchild who likes to see the inner workings of planes, trains, tanks, etc this is the book for them.
A**5
Fun for the future engineer
A great book that is timeless and has lots of detailed pictures that fold out to look at. Want to know what the inside of a castle looks like? Check it out!
K**I
Wow!
Very cool book. If you’ve ever looked at something and wondered: What’s inside there? — What makes this thing tick? Then “Incredible Cross-Sections” is for you. For the most part you get two-page layouts with fascinating detail. But wait, there’s more: The “Ocean Liner” and “Steam Train” cross-sections are four-page layouts (they fold-out). Meticulous work went into this book. I can see why it’s been around for 30 years.
J**N
Would buy again if this got damaged
My 10 yro loves studying this. Nicely done!
J**S
The book was received damaged, returned for refund. Cool book otherwise.
My book may have been a fluke but it had pages stuck together in the middle and when trying to unstick them they came out all together. Awesome book concept, I would really like the book if it hadn't come damaged. I'm getting a refund so the issue is being resolved.
B**N
Amazing Detailed Book
Great book for all ages. Lots of little details to look through that can be fun and educational. Kid loves it.
A**R
A great book
It is a very good reading material for kids and adults. It explains the things in a well organized structure to be easily understood, and pics show how they look like inside. My child likes it so much even he can't read it himself. I think the book can be used for long time.
P**S
Highly Recommend this Book!
Very interesting for both adults and kids!
G**G
Świetna książka, chociaż już przestarzała i fajnie by było jakby zrobiono nowe wydanie.
Świetna książka, chociaż już przestarzała i fajnie by było jakby zrobiono nowe wydanie.
M**A
Very interesting!
Amazing book with detailed drawings, for kids and adults.
J**Y
Blast from the past
Loved this book as a kid! Was excited to get it for my kids! Spent time exploring the pictures together and hope as reading improves they can get more from it!
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