Eyewitness books
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Football
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Life
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Media & communications
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Africa
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Archeology
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7) Bible lands
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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.
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Boat
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Book
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Building
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11) Civil War
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DK Publishing
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 the 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."--
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Costume
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Cowboy
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Desert
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Dinosaur
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Electronics
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Elephant
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Epidemic
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Farm
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Film
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Flag
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Force & motion
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Gorilla, monkey & ape
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Goya
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Impressionism
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Light
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Manet
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Monet
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31) Mythology
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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.
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Perspective
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Prehistoric life
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Renaissance
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Shell
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36) Spy
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Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
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.
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Super Bowl
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Technology
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Time & space
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40) Train
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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...
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Van Gogh
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Watercolor
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Witches & magic-makers
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Everest
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45) Rain forest
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Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Offering a new level of information through powerful visuals, the Eye Wonder reference series was specially developed for children ready for their first books about the natural world. Full-color photography is matched with clearly written text to build a foundation for advanced exploration and help show children a stunning new view of the world.
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Rescue
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Submarine
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49) Ancient Greece
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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
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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...
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Arms & armor
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Astronomy
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Castle
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54) Cat
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
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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
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Language
English
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Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.
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Eyewitness dinosaur
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Future
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59) Horse
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
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Description
Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.
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Human body
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Jungle
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Mammal
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Mars
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65) Medieval life
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
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Mummy
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67) Music
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at the history of music, how instruments are made, and how they have evolved today.
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Ocean
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Photography
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70) Pirate
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007.
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"--Cover, p. [4].
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Pyramid
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72) Robot
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots from their earliest days through to the advanced intelligence of future robots with feelings. Including machines that perform delicate surgical operations and those that clean our sewers, to those that work as museum tour guides and even battle each other in combat, this book has timelines of robots and a list of websites make this a complete guide to the world of robotics.
73) Rocks & minerals
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74) Seashore
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Eyewitness shark
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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...
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Skeleton
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77) Titanic
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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.
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Weather
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Whale
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World Series
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81) World War II
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
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.
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
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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...
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Amphibian
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Ancient China
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Aztec, Inca & Maya
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Baseball
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Basketball
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88) Car
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005.
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.
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Chemistry
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Crime & detection
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Dance
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Early humans
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Earth
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Ecology
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Electricity
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96) Explorer
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
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.
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Eyewitness mythology
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Eyewitness NASCAR
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99) Religion
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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
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Series
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."--
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Food
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102) Invention
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
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Islam
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104) Eyewitness money
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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.
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Olympics
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Pond & river
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Shipwreck
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Sports
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Tree
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Vietnam War
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Wild West
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Christianity
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Da Vinci and his times
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Eyewitness great scientists
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Oil
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118) Bird
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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
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
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Vote
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121) Battle
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the weapons, equipment, and tactics used in conflicts throughout the ages"--Cover.
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Evolution
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Moon
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Soldier
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126) Universe
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Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....
127) Viking
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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...
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Water
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129) Baseball
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
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Chicago
131) Dinosaur
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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.
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Economy
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Endangered animals
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134) Eyewitness soccer
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Series
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.
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Treasure
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City
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Computer
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138) Flight
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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.
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Pond and river
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141) Eyewitness science
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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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
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
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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Description
Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, and growth from pupa to larva to adult.
144) Energy
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
145) Animal
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
146) Religion
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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
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
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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.
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Ancient civilizations
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151) Volcano & earthquake
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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
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Series
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.
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Animal
154) Natural disasters
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Series
Language
English
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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) Eyewitness fossil
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2004, 2017.
Language
English
Description
Introduces fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants to young readers and explains what they tell us about earlier eras.
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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
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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
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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...
