Eyewitness books
Author
1)
Arctic & Antarctic
Author
2)
Football
Author
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
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5)
Africa
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6)
Archeology
Author
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
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
Author
9) Book
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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 to 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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13)
Cowboy
Author
14)
Desert
Author
15)
Dinosaur
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17)
Electronics
Author
18)
Elephant
Author
19)
Epidemic
Author
20)
Farm
Author
21)
Film
Author
22)
Flag
Author
23)
Force & motion
Author
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25)
Goya
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26)
Impressionism
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28)
Light
Author
30) Monet
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
31) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
32) Perspective
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 11.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Young readers learn about shells' inhabitants and where to find them.
36)
Spy
Author
37)
Super Bowl
Author
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
42)
Watercolor
Author
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44)
Everest
Author
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there.
46)
Rescue
Author
48)
Submarine
Author
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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.
"Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports...
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1240L
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
53)
Castle
Author
54) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for--from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the...
56) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
1240L
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
57)
Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
58)
Future
Author
59) Horse
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
60)
Human body
Author
61)
Insect
Author
62)
Jungle
Author
63)
Mammal
Author
64)
Mars
Author
65)
Medieval life
Author
66)
Mummy
Author
67)
Music
Author
68)
Ocean
Author
69)
Photography
Author
70)
Pirate
Author
71)
Pyramid
Author
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74)
Seashore
Author
75) Eyewitness shark
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
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
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
78)
Weather
Author
79)
Whale
Author
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, in association with the Imperial War Museum
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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
84)
Ancient China
Author
85) Aztec
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Discover the mysterious world of these ancient people - their beliefs, rituals, and fascinating civilizations.
86)
Baseball
Author
87)
Basketball
Author
88)
Car
Author
89)
Chemistry
Author
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91)
Dance
Author
92)
Early humans
Author
93) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
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
95) Electricity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Lexile measure
1100L
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)
Eyewitness mythology
Author
98)
Eyewitness NASCAR
Author
99) Religion
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
100) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
101)
Food
Author
102)
Invention
Author
103) Eyewitness Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world"--Cover.
104) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Examines the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards, and discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
105)
North American Indian
Author
106)
Olympics
Author
107)
Pond & river
Author
108)
Shipwreck
Author
109)
Sports
Author
110) Tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1050L
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, and the creatures that live in trees.
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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
113)
Christianity
Author
114)
Da Vinci and his times
Author
115)
Eyewitness great scientists
Author
116)
Eyewitness Mesopotamia
Author
117)
Oil
Author
118) Eyewitness Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pub. Date
20240416
Language
English
Description
"Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as finding out 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. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their nest to...
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021.
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"--
120)
Vote
Author
121)
Battle
Author
122)
Evolution
Author
123)
Moon
Author
124)
Soldier
Author
125)
Space exploration
Author
126) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
127) Eyewitness Viking
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pub. Date
20240416
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of the Vikings-- their ships, weapons, legends, and saga of war and discovery.
128)
Water
Author
129)
Baseball
Author
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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. Colorful, factual illustrations and fascinating first-hand accounts from experts offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
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
136)
City
Author
137)
Computer
Author
138)
Flight
Author
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141)
Science
Author
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
Author
144)
Energy
Author
145)
Eyewitness animal
Author
146) Religion
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom."--
148)
Transportation
Author
149)
Ancient civilizations
Author
150)
Human body
Author
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
152)
Wonders of the world
Author
153) Eyewitness animal
Author
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Travel back 5,000 years to when pharaohs ruled a kingdom on the Nile. From hieroglyphs and pyramids to jeweled treasures and mummies, find out how archaeologists cracked a code and unlocked the history of civilization."--
159) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems help keep people safe.
160) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.