A World of Discovery

Printmaker James Brown illustrates this run-down of the science and technology breakthroughs that have shaped modern life.

About the author

James Brown is an illustrator and designer, working commercially and producing screen prints and linocuts from his London studio. Trained as a textile designer, he worked in the clothing industry for 10 years before embarking on a new career as an illustrator in 2006.

Clients include The Poetry Society, The Guardian, Bloomsbury and AMVBBDO to name but a few. James has also designed and produced bespoke prints for The Postal Museum, V&A Enterprises and The Barbican.
Richard Platt is the author of Pirate Diary, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award for Best Factual Book, and Castle Diary, which was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award. He has written over 100 books and has appeared widely on TV and radio, talking about his children's writing. He lives in East Sussex.

Summary

In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives for ever. Discover fascinating facts and figures about space travel, the human body, time, the computer and much more with Brown's bold, bright colours and beautiful contemporary designs. Each illustration is presented alongside an engaging fact-filled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, this is the perfect book for the whole family to enjoy.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Platt
• Assisted by: James Brown (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2018
• EAN: 9781406381269
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-8126-9
• No. of pages: 64
• Series: Walker Studio; Walker Studio; A World of...
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; REFERENCE / Encyclopedias, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), REFERENCE / Almanacs, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Almanacs, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past