Eyewitness books
Author
2) Football
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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
4)
Media & communications
Author
5) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersey
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the peoples of this vast and ancient continent.
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
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
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
10)
Building
Author
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2011.
Language
English
Description
Examines many aspects of the United States Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.
12)
Costume
Author
13) Cowboy
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
14)
Desert
Author
15)
Dinosaur
Author
16)
Eagle & birds of prey
Author
17) Electronics
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the history and many aspects of electronics.
18) Elephant
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
19)
Epidemic
Author
20)
Farm
Author
21) Film
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25)
Goya
Author
26) Impressionism
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the lives of impressionist painters and the influences that shaped their work through re-created albums of letters, sketches, and photographs.
27) Knight
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, and crusades. The life of the kinight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
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
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009, ©2000.
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.
38) Technology
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the many aspects of the science and art of making and using things.
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today, and describes how trains are built and operated.
41)
Van Gogh
Author
42)
Watercolor
Author
44) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how rescue teams use vehicles, equipment, and animals to bring people to safety after natural disasters and accidents in space and at sea, and how relief organizations help supply needed clothing, food, and medical care.
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
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how rescue teams use vehicles, equipment, and animals to bring people to safety after natural disasters and accidents in space and at sea, and how relief organizations help supply needed clothing, food, and medical care.
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism. Explore the history, faith, and traditions of the Jews in this stunning guide to Judaism, past and present. Fascinating works of art, historical objects, and contemporary photographs, together with a clear account of the history of the Jewish people, combine to present a dramatic "eyewitness" view of this ancient religion.
48) Submarine
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius,...
51) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
DK Eyewitness Arms and Armour is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armour through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings or armour, offering a unique 'eyewitness' view of how methods of warfare have changed.
52)
Astronomy
Author
53) Castle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
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.
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
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) The human body
Author
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Examines the workings of the separate systems that make up the human body.
61)
Insect
Author
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Discover live in the tropical rain forest, from exotic birds to species of insects. 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...
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004.
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) Eyewitness Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A look at the Red Planet, its composition and exploration. Discusses the history, movement, geology, atmosphere, moons, and exploration of Mars. Learn all about Earth's closest neighbor in this unprecedented guide to the red planet. Including up-to-the-minute data from NASA's ongoing explorations, this amazing resource tells the whole story, from Mars' mystical significance in early cultures to the ambitious future plans for manned-flight explorations....
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66) Mummy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.
67)
Music
Author
68)
Ocean
Author
69)
Photography
Author
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"--Page 4 of cover.
71)
Pyramid
Author
72) Robot
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the amazing world of machines, from robots that play chess to systems that think"--Cover.
74)
Seashore
Author
75) Shark
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
"Dive into the fascinating world of sharks--from the tiny dwarf dogfish to the ferocious great white"--Cover.
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
©2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
79)
Whale
Author
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the people, battles, and events of America's battle for independence, including what daily life was like for Americans caught up in the conflict, the type of arms used by both armies, and the battle for the South.
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
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
87)
Basketball
Author
88) Car
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005.
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
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
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
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
97) 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--
98)
Eyewitness NASCAR
Author
99) Religion
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerized by striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals...
101)
Food
Author
102) Invention
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A fascinating look at the world's earliest simple machines -- wheels, gears, pulleys, and levers -- to today's complicated telephones and plastics, "Eyewitness: Invention" presents the stories behind amazing inventions and how they changed the world.
103) Islam
Author
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"--Cover.
104) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
105)
North American Indian
Author
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
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
114)
Da Vinci and his times
Author
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
©2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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
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
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
120)
Vote
Author
121) Eyewitness battle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Discover the weapons, equipment, and tactics used in conflicts throughout the ages"--Cover.
122) Eyewitness evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the world of living things, and look at some of the experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils that have changed 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
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets of space and humankind's quest to learn about our universe. An informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, Space Exploration takes young readers on a journey through the solar system and highlights advancements in space technology. Discover how satellites help us forecast the weather, how the Large Space Simulator is used to test spacecraft, what happens at liftoff and blastoff, and how the landing craft...
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
128) Eyewitness water
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
129)
Baseball
Author
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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) 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
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) Eyewitness treasure
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the exciting search for precious artifacts, hidden or lost through the centures and rediscovered by archaeologists and treasure hunters.
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
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141)
Science
Author
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
146)
Religion
Author
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Language
English
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.
Language
English
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.
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.
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2014]
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
153)
Animal
154) Natural disasters
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Describes the wide range of natural disasters that occur on Earth, including tsunamis, landslides, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, climate change, and infectious diseases.
Describes the wide range of natural disasters that occur on Earth, including tsunamis, landslides, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, climate change, and epidemics.
155)
Eagles & birds of prey
Author
156)
Judaism
157) Fossil
Author
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents a photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind.
159) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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...