Eyewitness books
Author
1)
Arctic & Antarctic
Author
2)
Football
Author
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
Author
5)
Africa
Author
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
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
8)
Boat
Author
9)
Book
Author
11)
Civil War
Author
12)
Costume
Author
13)
Cowboy
Author
14)
Desert
Author
15)
Dinosaur
Author
16)
Eagle & birds of prey
Author
17)
Electronics
Author
18)
Elephant
Author
19)
Epidemic
Author
21)
Film
Author
22)
Flag
Author
23)
Force & motion
Author
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25) Goya
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the National Gallery
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
26) Impressionism
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
27)
Knight
Author
28)
Light
Author
30)
Monet
Author
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
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34) Renaissance
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs interweave biography and social history to provide an understanding of the historical setting of the Renaissance artists.
35)
Shell
Author
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
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
This is a guide to Van Gogh's life and art, and to the influences that shaped his work.
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
45)
Rain forest
Author
46)
Rescue
Author
47)
Judaism
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.
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
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.
51)
Arms & armor
Author
52) Astronomy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[1999], c1994
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of astronomy, identitifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
53) Castle
Author
Series
Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Examines methods of defending and attacking castles and what day to day life was like inside a castle in medieval times.
54) Cat
Author
Series
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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
57)
Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
58)
Future
Author
59)
Horse
Author
60)
Human body
Author
61)
Insect
Author
62)
Jungle
Author
63)
Mammal
Author
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, and royalty.
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made." -- Back cover.
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74)
Seashore
Author
75) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
76)
Skeleton
Author
77)
Titanic
Author
78)
Weather
Author
79)
Whale
Author
80)
World Series
Author
81)
World War II
Author
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
85)
Aztec, Inca & Maya
Author
86)
Baseball
Author
87)
Basketball
Author
88)
Car
Author
89)
Chemistry
Author
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1998
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
Author
93)
Earth
Author
94)
Ecology
Author
95)
Electricity
Author
96)
Explorer
Author
97)
Eyewitness mythology
Author
98)
Eyewitness NASCAR
Author
99)
Eyewitness religion
Author
100) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
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
102)
Invention
Author
103)
Islam
Author
104)
Money
Author
106)
Olympics
Author
107)
Pond & river
Author
108)
Shipwreck
Author
109) Sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
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
111)
Vietnam War
Author
112)
Wild West
Author
113)
Christianity
Author
114)
Da Vinci and his times
Author
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times.
116)
Eyewitness Mesopotamia
Author
117)
Oil
Author
118) Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
119)
Presidents
Author
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
2015.
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.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...
128)
Water
Author
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.
"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back...
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Young readers will pour over stunning photography, alongside fascinating facts, of aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, as well as helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Learn how technology...
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141)
Science
Author
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143)
Butterfly & moth
Author
144)
Energy
Author
145)
Eyewitness animal
Author
146)
Religion
Author
147)
Reptile
Author
148)
Transportation
Author
149)
Ancient civilizations
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
Focusing on bones and joints, blood and the heart, lungs and breathing, the digestive system, brain, nerves, senses, and the life cycle, DK's Pocket Genius: Human Body is a head-to-toe look at our body and how it works. With images and content appropriate for young readers, Pocket Genius: Human Body looks at this amazing machine from the outer skin to the tiniest cells and tackles tough questions like, "What are reflexes?",...
151)
Volcano & earthquake
Author
152)
Wonders of the world
Author
153)
Animal
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...
155)
Eagles & birds of prey
Author
156)
Judaism
157)
Eyewitness fossil
Author
158)
Ancient Egypt
Author
159)
Hurricane & tornado
Author
160) World War I
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A close-up study of World War I takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of the war where they will witness life in the trenches, the devastation of Europe by the Great War and much more, in a visual account that features photographs, maps and an abundance of information, releasing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict.
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination...