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
8) Boat
Author
Series
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
Series
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Discover the horror of slave 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 assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
12) Costume
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13)
Cowboy
Author
17)
Electronics
Author
18) Elephant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
19) Epidemic
Author
Series
Publisher
DK in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
20) Farm
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
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
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
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.
23) Force & motion
Author
Series
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
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
28) Light
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
30) Monet
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
31)
Mythology
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 1
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
37) Super Bowl
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
44)
Everest
Author
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there.
46) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
48) Submarine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992
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
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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.
53)
Castle
Author
54) Cat
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, how crystals are grown artificially, how crystals are used in industry, and other aspects of crystallography.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
58)
Future
Author
60) The human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
61)
Insect
Author
64) Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
66) Mummy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
71) Pyramid
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents a look at pyramids around the world, including those in Egypt, Sudan, and Central America. The Pyramids at Giza in Egypt have stood for over 4,500 years, and the amazing feat of their construction is shrouded in mystery. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them. Discover what archeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile...
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shore birds.
75) Shark
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
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
80) World Series
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
81) World War II
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2000-
Language
English
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
86)
Baseball
Author
87) Basketball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a comprehensive history of the game of basketball and includes full-color and vintage photographs of early teams and players along with information on equipment and uniforms used over the decades, stadiums, and the birth of the NBA.
88) Car
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89)
Chemistry
Author
91)
Dance
Author
92)
Early humans
Author
93)
Earth
Author
94)
Ecology
Author
95) Electricity
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of electricity, and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as the invention of electric motors, how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean, magneto-electric machines, and much more.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
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
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
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
Language
English
Formats
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2005
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) Eyewitness money
Author
Series
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.
This book examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold. Readers will also learn how coins and banknotes are made,...
106) Eyewitness Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2005
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
Series
Publisher
DK.Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
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
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
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
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
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
113) Christianity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
116) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
117) Oil
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
Language
English
Formats
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
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
124) 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
126) Universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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.
This book explores the universe from the beginning to the present day, including the planetary system, stars and moons, and the mysteries of the galaxies and beyond.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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...
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
131) Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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.
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.
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
138) Flight
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
139) Pond & river
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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.
140) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
141) Science
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions.
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
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
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
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.
150) The human body
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explores the human body through illustrations and photographs, including how our bodies are organized, the role DNA plays in our makeup, how the brain and nervous system conrol our movements, why we have dreams and memories, and how we sense the world around us.
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
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
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.
153)
Animal
154) Natural disasters
Author
Series
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
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discover what fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants tell us about the distant past.
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Step into the eye of the storm and discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems use technology to help keep people safe."--Provided by publisher.
160) World War I
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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.
