Eyewitness books
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 foldout wall chart, 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Description
Shows and describes wildlife found in the polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by polar explorers.
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Football
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Life
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Media & communications
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Africa
Author
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1994
Physical Desc
63 p. : coll. ill. ; 28 cm.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
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.
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Boat
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Book
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10)
Building
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11) Civil War
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Series
Description
"Discover the horror of salve life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assasinated,"--page [4] of cover.
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Costume
Author
13) Cowboy
Author
Series
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
14)
Desert
Author
15)
Dinosaur
Author
17) Electronics
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Photographs and text explore the history and many aspects of electronics.
18)
Elephant
Author
19) Epidemic
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
20) Farm
Author
Series
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
21) Film
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Education
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
62 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
22)
Flag
Author
23)
Force & motion
Author
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25)
Goya
Author
26) Impressionism
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
27) Knight
Author
Series
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
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
29)
Manet
Author
30)
Monet
Author
31) Mythology
Author
Series
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
Author
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly colored), colored map ; 29 cm.
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
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
61 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.
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Super Bowl
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38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
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
42)
Watercolor
Author
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44)
Everest
Author
45)
Rain forest
Author
46)
Rescue
Author
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Description
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism.
48)
Submarine
Author
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Description
Be an eyewitness to the planets and stars of the Universe, and discover the mysteries of the world's oldest science. Discover the astronomical connection between the Earth's seas and the Moon. Find out why the planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god. See how 19th-century astronomers explained our Solar System. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to...
53) Castle
Author
Series
Description
Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.
54) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Description
Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
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Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
58)
Future
Author
59) Horse
Author
Series
Description
Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history. 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...
60)
Human body
Author
61)
Insect
Author
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Description
Presents an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to some of the most extraordinary habitats on Earth. Superb color photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of the remarkable and colorful plants, animals and insects of the world's jungles. See the beautiful but poisonous passionflower, the rare golden lion tamarin, a heckel chew stick from Nigeria,...
63)
Mammal
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
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
68)
Ocean
Author
69)
Photography
Author
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Description
"Be an eyewitness to the bloodthirsty activities of pirates, from the barbarous corsairs of the Mediterranean to the cutthroat buccaneers of the Spanish Main"--P. [4] of cover.
71) Pyramid
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents a look at pyramids around the world, including those in Egypt, Sudan, and Central America.
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
72 pages ; 29 cm.
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
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
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
78) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col.maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart (58 x 80).
Description
"Wind, rain, snow, fog, frost, and sunshine are all signs of the constant shifting Earth's atmosphere. This continual change is what we call weather. The weather changes in four ways-- its movement, which can bring winds; its temperature, which can cause anything from frost to heatwaves; its moisture content, which can bring rain; and its pressure, which can cause cloudless days or fierce storm"--Taken from wall chart.
79) Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Description
Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84)
Ancient China
Author
86) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
87)
Basketball
Author
88) Car
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to modern high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89)
Chemistry
Author
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92) Early humans
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
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
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about 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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95) Electricity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
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
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
100) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.
101) Food
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more.
102) Invention
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents a full-color illustrated examination of the customs and traditions of many North American Indians including those of the Great Plains, Southwest, Great Lakes region, far North, and more.
106)
Olympics
Author
107) Pond & river
Author
Series
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
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
Publisher
DK
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, and the creatures that live in trees.
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Description
Traces the history of the Asian 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
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.
113) Christianity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.
114)
Da Vinci and his times
Author
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times.
116) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia.
117)
Oil
Author
118) Bird
Author
Series
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds. Readers can learn all about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters"--
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
120) Eyewitness vote
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart
Description
Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.
121) Battle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
From the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the fixed artillery battles of World War I, a chronicle of the development of warfare highlights changes in equipment and weaponry.
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2009, c1993
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
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
124) Soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art disc (4 3/4 in.)
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
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.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Description
"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. Readers can learnall about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life"--
128) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Description
Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 fold-out wall chart.
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Description
Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.
132) Economy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Offers an introduction to the economy, and explains such topics as division of labor, currencies and exchange rates, inflation, and unemployment.
133) Endangered animals
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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
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
Physical Desc
73 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 29 cm.
Description
Be an eyewitness to the exciting search for precious artifacts, hidden or lost through the centuries and rediscovered by archaeologists and treasure hunters.
136)
City
Author
137)
Computer
Author
138)
Flight
Author
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141)
Science
Author
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c1988
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
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
145) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
146)
Religion
Author
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Description
Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.
148) Transportation
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents a history of transportation from ancient humans using muscle to traveling in space and discusses different modes of transportation.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Description
Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of theMayans.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
156 p. : colored illustrations ; 18 cm.
Description
"Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style...
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
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
Author
Series
Description
"Highlighting the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Wonders of the World, a new title in the Eyewitness series, showcases these architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures."--Amazon.com.
153) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
154) Natural disasters
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
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...
156) Judaism
Author
Series
Description
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism.
157) Fossil
Author
Series
Description
A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
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 were constructed and how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for the afterlife...
159) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
Description
An up-close look at World War I examines life in the trenches and the devastation of Europe by the Great War.