Eyewitness books
Author
2)
Football
Author
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
Author
5) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[1995-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1994-
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
7)
Bible lands
Author
8) Boat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
9)
Book
Author
10)
Building
Author
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Summary: 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
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1993-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
14) Desert
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15)
Dinosaur
Author
17)
Electronics
Author
18) Elephant
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1993-
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
20)
Farm
Author
21) Film
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1992-]
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
25)
Goya
Author
26) Impressionism
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Pub. Date
1993-
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
27) Knight
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
28)
Light
Author
29)
Manet
Author
30) Monet
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[1992-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
31) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
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.
37)
Super Bowl
Author
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also 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...
41)
Van Gogh
Author
42)
Watercolor
Author
44) Everest
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2013], ©2013.
Language
English
Description
Describes the different types of plants and animals that live in the different layers of a tropical rain forest and how they fit into the rain forest ecology.
46) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
48) Submarine
Author
Series
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
Language
English
Formats
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
52)
Astronomy
Author
54) Cat
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family – find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger’s coat help it to hunt. Introducing a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view...
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature and how crystals are studied and identified.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
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
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1998-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
59) Horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
60) The human body
Author
Language
English
Description
Examines the workings of the separate systems that make up the human body.
61) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Esperanto
Description
"Discover the busy world of insects--their structure, history, and fascinating variety"--Cover.
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and eight pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the extraordinary world of insects. Superb color photographs of beetles, bugs, bees, butterflies, and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the variety and complexity of insects, their structure, life cycles and behavior....
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
p2009
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989-
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66)
Mummy
Author
67) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
68)
Ocean
Author
69) Photography
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
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"--Cover, p. [4].
71) Pyramid
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
72)
Robot
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Eyewitness Rocks & Minerals is an informative guide to the world beneath our feet. In this updated and revised version igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well as hundreds of sparkling minerals are covered in detail on where and how they form; as well as explaining characteristics such as hardness, color and luster. Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks, minerals and precious metals in...
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
This updated edition of Eyewitness: Shark is an in-depth look at some of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in the ocean from the gracious sting ray to the voracious great white. Vivid photographs of various shark breeds including hammerheads, angel sharks, horn sharks, and more combine with informative text highlighting...
76) Skeleton
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail...
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
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 Publishing
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world's weather--from heat waves and droughts to blizzards and floods"--Cover. Includes discussion of why the climate may change in the future.
79) Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
Discover the war that shaped the modern world in Eyewitness: World War II. From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surrender agreement in 1945, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail with content...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
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
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
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
Description
Photographs and artwork chronicle three thousand years of Chinese history, from the earliest dynasty to the twentieth century, and examine some of the contributions China has made to the world.
86)
Baseball
Author
87)
Basketball
Author
88) Car
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2005
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92) Early humans
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2005
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
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95) Electricity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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) NASCAR
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Highlights the history of NASCAR, its top drivers from past to present, and the high-tech equipment used.
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
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1990-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the natural world of fish and their importance in human 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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
London
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990-
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.
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred Knopf
Pub. Date
[1999-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
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
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[1997-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archaeology and the exploration of wrecks.
109) Sports
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1988
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
[2005]
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
Publisher
DK Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2005]
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.
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
Series
Publisher
DK, in association with the Smithsonian Institution
Pub. Date
2001-
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.
113) Christianity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2003-
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
114) Da Vinci & his times
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
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.
116) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
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
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
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.
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
c2009
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.
123) Moon
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
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) 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
2009
Language
English
Description
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
126) Universe
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
128) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.