Bøker av David Hawcock

A spectacular gift book for children interested in how things work.

The Pop-Up Chess Set is designed by celebrated paper engineer David Hawcock. As seen on BBC Dragon's Den.

Experience the magic of the Harry Potter films, when you move the tabs, levers and wheels across the pages of this book!

Let yourself be transported into the fascinating world of Leonardo da Vinci's robots through pop-up reconstructions, annotations, sketches and drawings by the artist. Discover some of his futuristic mechanical wonders: the motorised chariot, the mechanical drum, the knight automaton and the flying robots. Their inestimable value emerges in all its significance thanks to the master's splendid engineering creations, original illustrations and rigorous accompanying texts.

Everything you need to know about space becomes XXL. Float weightlessly through space among spacecraft, satellites, stars, planets, and galaxies over the Earth below. Roam the red planet of Mars aboard a six-wheel rover in the eye of an enormous sandstorm...Page after page, 3D images come to life, creating the most spectacular extra-terrestrial surroundings. Learn all about the secrets of the Universe with fascinating facts and scientifically accurate illustrations that make learning exciting and lots of fun!

Everything you need to know about animals becomes XXL. Spectacular pop-ups come alive, creating incredible natural habitats.

Everything you need to know about dinosaurs becomes XXL.

Do you know the legend of Saint George and the dragon? What do dragons look like? Did you know that the wings of dragons are very similar to those of bats? These and many other questions will be answered in this book, to be discovered through 10 fabulous pop-ups.

Take a pleasant journey into the past with the Ancient Civilisations pop-up series and 8 magnificent 3D scenarios recreating the culture, customs and religious rites of the Indo-European peoples. Discover these fascinating people, immerse yourself completely in their territory and clan traditions, and take part in their religious rituals thanks to spectacular 3D reconstructions and colourful, engaging illustrations.

Flip through the pages of this wonderful pop-up book and bring to life many spectacular 3D scenarios to discover this ancient civilisation of sailors and warriors from Northern Europe. Step back in time and discover the daily life of the Vikings, their myths, their gods - such as Odin, the supreme god -, participate in their battles with top clan leaders such as Erik the Red, and witness their great feasts filled with all sorts of delicacies. The 8 fantastic pop-ups will take you back in time to learn all the secrets of the Viking world.

How does a concrete mixer truck work? How many wheels does a tractor-trailer have? And how is a tanker truck filled? These and many other questions will be answered in this book, to be discovered through 10 fabulous pop-ups. Crane lorries, fascinating fire engines, irresistible monster trucks and other trucks and their features are told through a wealth of colourful illustrations, enhanced by spectacular pop-ups. There are also a whole range of curious and interesting anecdotes to help you explore the various subjects in greater depth, making this volume a stimulating read and an opportunity to play.

What are the fastest sharks? Did you know that there are over 500 types of sharks? Which shark has a 360-degree view? These and other questions will be answered in this book, dedicated to the world of sharks! 10 fabulous pop-ups tell the story of sharks through numerous colourful illustrations. An extraordinary opportunity to play and learn by reading.

What aircraft can accommodate up to 850 people? Did you know that the first planes were built entirely of wood? What do you know about drones? In this book, accompanied by 10 fabulous pop-ups and dedicated to the curious world of aeroplanes, you will find the answers to these questions and many other curiosities. The first aircraft, the jet, the helicopter, the drone, the whole incredible world of flying machines told through colourful illustrations and incredible pop-ups. And to delve deeper into the subject, many curious and interesting facts make these books a stimulating read and a fun opportunity to play.

How many tentacles do octopuses have? Did you know that humpback whales are famous for their singing? What is the purpose of the seahorse's small dorsal fin? These and many other questions will be answered in this book, devoted to the underwater world, to be discovered through 10 fabulous pop-ups. Many inhabitants of the oceans, from tropical fish to sea turtles, and other curiosities told through many colourful illustrations, enriched by spectacular pop-ups. Plus, to delve deeper into the various subjects, there are plenty of curious and interesting anecdotes, making this volume a stimulating read and an opportunity to play.

Viaggia nel tempo e scopri la grandezza e la storia tragica di Pompei, sepolta per millenni nella cenere. 8 scenografici pop up per esplorare in 3D una delle città più famose dell¿antichità: potrai passeggiare per le strade e tra le ville del quartiere residenziale; attraversare i Fori e comprare primizie nel grande mercato; assistere alla spaventosa e spettacolare eruzione del Vesuvio; accompagnare gli archeologi durante gli scavi e scoprire con loro i tesori nascosti nella lava solidificata! Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Tutto quello che dovete fare è girare le pagine di questo fantastico libro pop up per dare vita a 8 incredibili scene 3D di questa gloriosa e antica civiltà. Fate un salto indietro nel tempo e scoprite com'era la vita quotidiana nell¿antica Atene, partecipate a una riunione dell'assemblea dei cittadini, visitate il porto del Pireo, salpate in una trireme, incontrate Zeus, il padre di tutti gli dei, e il semidio Eracle, accompagnate Ulisse nei suoi viaggi e prendete parte ai primi giochi olimpici! Gli 8 fantastici pop up vi porteranno indietro nel tempo per ammirare tutte le meraviglie dell'antica Grecia. Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Età di lettura: da 3 anni.

Gli 8 divertenti pop up di questo libro ci riportano indietro nel tempo per scoprire la vita quotidiana degli antichi Romani, i loro culti, miti e leggende, la potenza del loro esercito, i monumenti che costruirono e le loro magnifiche arti. Scopri le meraviglie di Roma antica: le ville dei ricchi patrizi, l¿imponente Foro, il Circo Massimo e le corse delle bighe, il famoso Colosseo con i combattimenti tra gladiatori, il Senato e il teatro con gli attori dalle impressionanti maschere. Età di lettura: da 5 anni.

Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Sfoglia le pagine di questo meraviglioso libro pop up e fai rivivere tante spettacolari scene in 3D di questa gloriosa e antica civiltà com¿era all¿epoca del suo massimo splendore. Fai un passo indietro nel tempo e ritrova la vita lungo le sponde del Nilo com¿era secoli e secoli fa!... Scopri il ricco passato dell¿Egitto, le credenze del suo popolo e gli dei che venerava; naviga lungo il fiume a bordo di una feluca e viaggia sul carro del faraone; ammira le celebri piramidi e indaga i loro segreti; svela il mistero delle impressionanti mummie e riporta alla luce gli incredibili tesori dei faraoni attraverso gli oggetti e le tracce che ci hanno lasciato. Età di lettura: da 5 anni.

How many planets orbit the Sun? What are Saturn's rings made of? Did you know that the Sun is more than a million times larger than the Earth? The answer to these and many other questions are in this book about the Solar System with 10 fabulous pop-ups. The planets, the Sun, the Earth, the hot and the cold planets, the Solar System is here told through several colourful illustrations and enhanced by spectacular pop-ups. Many curious and interesting news make this volume an exciting reading and an opportunity for fun and give the opportunity to delve deeper into different topics.

Each volume includes 10 fun pop-ups inspired by a specific theme. Fun to read as you improve your knowledge of a wide range of subjects and have fun with 3D creations Extraordinary value for money and interesting, which make these books a stimulating read as well as a fun opportunity to play 10 spreads and 10 pop-ups