Eyewitness books
Author
2) Football
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.
3) Life
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
Investigates the origin of life, depicts how life forms evolved, what DNA looks like, the uses of genetic engineering, and how plants put on weight.
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Media & communications
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5) Africa
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Series
Language
English
Description
Named the Dark Continent by 19th-century European explorers because so little was known about it, Eyewitness Africa brings to life the people and pre-colonial culture of the vast continent that is Africa. Rich color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the houses, tools, and artifacts of traditional African cultures and civilizations. See the gold of King Kofi-Karikari of the Asante, a priest's costume made of bird's feathers, a traveler's...
6) Archeology
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Series
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative new guide to the fascinating world of archaeology. Superb, full-color photographs of bronzes, buildings, paintings, and pottery offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the world's great civilizations. See a loaf of bread preserved for 2000 years, the first human skeleton ever discovered, a corroded cannon from a shipwreck, an Iron Age roundhouse, and a reconstructed helmet made of gold, silver and bronze. Learn about...
7) Bible lands
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
8) Boat
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Series
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
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Book
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10) Building
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Shows and describes the components and construction materials of a building, and discusses staircases, fireplaces, doors, windows, and ornament.
11) Civil War
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how the fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--
12) Costume
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
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Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
14) Desert
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Series
Language
English
Description
aPhotographs and text provide information about the people, creatures, and plants that live in both hot and cold deserts.
Warm deserts make up an estimated 1/5 of the Earth's surface and present unique challenges to the creatures, plants, and people that survive the temperature extremes. Desert is a detailed guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, and offers spectacular full-color photographs to give readers an "eyewitness" view of...
15) Dinosaur!
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils. From cover to cover, this openly invites the reader to discover the delights of dinosaurs. The visual appeal is impressive. The text is informative. Fossilization, skeleton reconstruction, and a superb time scale round out a stunning and compelling book. Complete, authoritative, exact, and imaginative, it is sure to survive when...
17) Electronics
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
Traces the history, discoveries, and devices of the science of electronics.
18) Elephant
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
19) Epidemic
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
20) Farm
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
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Film
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23) Force & motion
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
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Gorilla, monkey & ape
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Goya
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26) Impressionism
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Language
English
27) Knight
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to what life was really like for a knight in medieval times -- from battles to banquets and from jousting to hunting. See how a knight put on his armor. Find out why knights decorated their shields. Discover deadly weapons known as caltrops.
28) Light
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
29) Manet
Author
Language
English
Description
This book analyzes the artist's work and discusses his life and the influences that shaped his work.
30) Monet
Author
Language
English
Description
This book analyzes the artist's work and discusses his life.
31) Mythology
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
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Perspective
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33) Prehistoric life
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the origins of life on earth, from the first algae to the first humans.
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Renaissance
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35) Shell
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
36) Spy
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught." --Publisher's description.
37) Super Bowl
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.
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Technology
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39) Time & space
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
From the flat Earth to the all-encompassing black holes, novas to dark stars, Gribbin and DK bring young readers into the fascinating twilight zone of time and space.
40) Train
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
41) Van Gogh
Author
Language
English
Description
This is a guide to Van Gogh's life and art, and to the influences that shaped his work.
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Language
English
Description
Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there.
48) Submarine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
51) Arms & armor
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Series
Language
English
Description
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
52) Astronomy
Author
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of astronomy, identifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
53) Castle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines methods of defending and attacking castles and what day to day life was like inside a castle in medieval times.
54) Cat
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of the entire dog family. Superb real-life photographs of dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history and evolution of the dog family, highlighting...
57) Dinosaur!
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils. From cover to cover, this openly invites the reader to discover the delights of dinosaurs. The visual appeal is impressive. The text is informative. Fossilization, skeleton reconstruction, and a superb time scale round out a stunning and compelling book. Complete, authoritative, exact, and imaginative, it is sure to survive when...
58)
Future
Author
59) Horse
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.
61) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Language
Esperanto
Description
"Discover the busy world of insects--their structure, history, and fascinating variety"--Cover.
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Starting with a comparison of the two most famous mammals, humans and chimpanzees, the book describes the evolution and classification of a large variety of mammals, going on to look in detail at their anatomy. It follows a mammal from birth, showing how it grows, and the stages of life.
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66)
Mummy
Author
67) Music
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic
68) Ocean
Author
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering. Full-color photographs of weapons, ships, flags, maps, and treasure offer a unique and revealing view of pirate life on the high seas.
71) Pyramid
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are, discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids, and looking at different pyramids around the world.
72) Robot
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat. Find out how humans have created these mechanical minds and bodies. Annotation. Take a detailed look at the fascinating...
73) Rocks & minerals
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Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
76) Skeleton
Author
Language
English
Description
A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
79) Whale
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80) World Series
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
With the help of photographs from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, an ultimate insider's guide looks at the championship finals of Major League Baseball.
81) World War II
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, World War II goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
86) Baseball
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
87) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Presents a comprehensive history of the game of basketball and includes full-color and vintage photographs of early teams and players along with information on equipment and uniforms used over the decades, stadiums, and the birth of the NBA.
88) Car
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative look at the fascinating world of motor cars, past and present. Real-life photographs of cars, both classic and contemporary, and of all the mechanisms that make a car go offer a unique view from bumper to bumper.
89) Chemistry
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
91) Dance
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92) Early humans
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
93) Earth
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.
94) Ecology
Author
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95) Electricity
Author
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
99) Religion
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
100) Fish
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
101) Food
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more.
102) Invention
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins. Full-color photos by the British Museum. An attractive 'Eyewitness Book' with striking photos and a logically organized text describing what money is, the first coins, paper money, how money...
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
107) Pond & river
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
108) Shipwreck
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.
109) Sports
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
110) Tree
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures. Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. Traces the history of the unpopular war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
112) Wild West
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, in association with the Smithsonian Institution
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times.
117) Oil
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
118) Bird
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
121) Battle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes history of warfare from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancients to the artillery battles of World War I.
122) Evolution
Author
Language
English
Description
Text about and photography of experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the natural world and how life began.
123) Moon
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
A guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.
124) Eyewitness soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
125) Space exploration
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
126) Universe
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...
128) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to every aspect of Earth's most precious resource-its chemical properties, its movement around the planet, and why it is essential for all life.
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
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131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow.
"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back...
132) Eyewitness economy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the trading and exchanging, choosing and buying, working and manufacturing that make up our global economy.
133) Endangered animals
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
An introduction to various animal species that are threatened with extinction, including polar bears, sea turtles, river dolphins, jaguars, gibbons, and others; and discusses ways to help them survive.
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
135) Treasure
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Examines various treasure objects that have been lost and recovered by explorers and scientists throughout history; and includes a CD with clip-art and a fold-out wall chart.
136)
City
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137) Computer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future.
138) Flight
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Young readers will pour over stunning photography, alongside fascinating facts, of aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, as well as helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Learn how technology...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
140) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
141) Science
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of a variety of science concepts, covering such topics as atoms, elements, energy, forces, physics, and explosive chemical reactions.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to Scouting in America, from the early years to today. Meet the people who founded the Boy Scouts of America, explore the programs offered for boys of all ages, learn how to be a good citizen, and find out how to earn all the merit badges.
143) Butterfly & moth
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.
144) Energy
Author
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
146) Religion
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles.
148) Transportation
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of transportation from ancient humans using muscle to traveling in space and discusses different modes of transportation.
150) The human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--
152) Wonders of the world
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerized by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile"--
153) Eyewitness animal
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the world of animals, describing their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.
154) Natural disasters
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Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
157) Fossil
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Series
Language
English
Description
Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
159) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
160) World War I
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A close-up study of World War I takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of the war where they will witness life in the trenches, the devastation of Europe by the Great War and much more, in a visual account that features photographs, maps and an abundance of information, releasing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict.
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination...
