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Books by Richard Platt | Wonderlit

Books by Richard Platt

15 books · Ages 7–12

Known for the DK Eyewitness Books and Historical Diaries series, Richard Platt writes middle grade for ages 7–12, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, justice & fairness.

Series

Great Events that Changed the World

DK Eyewitness Books

1 book · Ages 8–12

Castle Diary

Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess

Pirate Diary

Historical Diaries

7 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Moon Landing Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Pop-up

Moon Landing Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Pop-up

Giant rockets and intricate space suits pop off the page in this 3D journey through the planning and hardware behind the

Cover of A World of Information

A World of Information

For the curious child who is always asking 'why' and 'how.' This oversized volume turns complex facts into stunning visu

Cover of A World of Discovery

By Age Range

A World of Information

Plants Bite Back

Great Events that Changed the World

Castle Diary

Pirate

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder History Justice & Fairness Adventure Writing & Storytelling Growing Up Freedom & Independence Resilience & Perseverance

Pirate

DK Eyewitness

1 book · Ages 8–12

Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht

Historic Diaries

1 book · Ages 8–12

Plants Bite Back

1 book · Ages 7–9

A World of Discovery

Richard Platt

Bright infographics reveal the incredible stories behind thirty inventions that changed everything, from the simple whee

Ages 8–12

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Solving a crime takes more than luck; it requires careful evidence collection, scientific analysis, and the dedicated wo

Great Events that Changed the World

Castle Diary

Pirate

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The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Robert D. Johnston

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Famous Women

Richard Dungworth

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Virginia Hamilton

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom