Platt, Richard,

Stephen Biesty's cross-sections man-of-war / Cross-sections man-of-war written by Richard Platt ; illustrated by Stephen Biesty. - Revised edition. 25 years anniversary edition. - London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, ©2019. - 29 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm

Previous edition: 2017. Includes index.

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 busy about their duties.

9780241379776 (hbk.) : £14.99 £14.99


Warships--History--18th century--Pictorial works--Juvenile literature.
Non-Fiction 9+.
Science, Maths and Technology.