Eyewitness books
Author
2)
Football
Author
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
Author
5)
Africa
Author
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the extraordinary world of archeology and the fascinating techniques used to piece together civilizations of the past.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1991
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
Series
Publisher
Random House [distributor]
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
9)
Book
Author
10)
Building
Author
11)
Civil War
Author
12) Costume
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13)
Cowboy
Author
14) Desert
Author
Series
Publisher
Adolph A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
16)
Eagle & birds of prey
Author
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
Author
26)
Impressionism
Author
27) Knight
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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 c
28)
Light
Author
29)
Manet
Author
30)
Monet
Author
31) Mythology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000, c1989
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
37)
Super Bowl
Author
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Summary: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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
46)
Rescue
Author
47)
Judaism
Author
48)
Submarine
Author
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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.
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...
52)
Astronomy
Author
53) Castle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the medieval world of castles -- how they were built and what life was like inside them--Cover.
54) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry making. How can a rough diamond become a show-stopping...
56) Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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 fascinati
58)
Future
Author
59) Horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
60)
Human body
Author
61) Insect
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.
A visual and informative guide to the numerous crawly creatures on Earth, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to some of the most successful, adaptable, and numerous crawly creatures on the planet with DK Eyewitness Books: Insect. See how the first animals to fly actually take to the...
62)
Jungle
Author
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
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
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
68) Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource.
69) Photography
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of pirates, from the Viking raiders to the buccaneers of the Spanish Main.
71)
Pyramid
Author
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals--
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shore birds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
76) Skeleton
Author
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
78)
Weather
Author
79) Whale
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the world of marine mammals and discusses how species of whales, dolphins, walruses, and manatee live and communicate as well as some of the legends that surround them.
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how every
84)
Ancient China
Author
86)
Baseball
Author
87)
Basketball
Author
88)
Car
Author
89) Chemistry
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of natural chemistry, how it is used on a daily basis to produce food and water, to check for infections and diseases, and to help in forensics; and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as chemical reactions, the periodic table, atoms and molecules, and more.
91)
Dance
Author
92)
Early humans
Author
93)
Earth
Author
94) Ecology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographic illustrations provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95)
Electricity
Author
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
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
99)
Eyewitness religion
Author
100) Fish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures describe the rich cultures of Native Americans, from the pueblo-dwellers of the Southwest to the whale hunters of the frozen North.
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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
108)
Shipwreck
Author
109)
Sports
Author
110) Tree
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
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
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners. Includes time line.
113)
Christianity
Author
115)
Eyewitness great scientists
Author
116)
Eyewitness Mesopotamia
Author
117)
Oil
Author
118) Bird
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
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
Formats
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) Eyewitness vote
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.
121)
Battle
Author
122)
Evolution
Author
123)
Moon
Author
124)
Soldier
Author
125) Space exploration
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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
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)
Viking
Author
128)
Water
Author
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.
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
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,...
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
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) Flying machine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141)
Science
Author
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
145)
Eyewitness animal
Author
146)
Religion
Author
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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 the Mayans.
150) Human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explore your incredible body, inside and out. From skeleton to skin, muscles to microscopic cells, discover how your body systems work together to keep you alive and well. --
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.
152) Wonders of the world
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Highlights 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, along with modern day wonders such as the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal and the Burj Khalifa.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...
154)
Animal
155) Natural disasters
Author
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...
156)
Eagles & birds of prey
Author
157)
Judaism
158) Fossil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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...
159) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of Ancient Egypt.
This book takes you through the history of one of the world's most extraordinary civilizations. You will venture inside pyramids and gaze upon the faces of mummies, come face-to-face with pharaohs such as Rameses the Great and Tutankhamun and sail down the Nile to the fabulous cities of Memphis and Thebes.
DK Eyewitness Ancient...
160) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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.