Eyewitness books
Author
2)
Football
Author
3) Life
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1999, c1994
Language
English
Description
An exploration of animal, human, and plant life covers such diverse topics as DNA, cell division, and photosynthesis.
4)
Media & communications
Author
5) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1995
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a study of the science and technology of digging up the past, from the 1870 excavation of Troy to the recent discovery of a Chinese emperor's long-lost grave.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1991
Edition
1st American ed.
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
Series
Publisher
Random House [distributor]
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
1st American ed.
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
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2000
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Examines many aspects of the 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
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing and fashion, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
14) Desert
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
26)
Impressionism
Author
28) Light
Author
Series
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
29)
Manet
Author
30)
Monet
Author
31)
Mythology
Author
32)
Perspective
Author
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Edition
1st American ed.
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 Pub
Pub. Date
2009, c2000
Edition
Rev. ed.
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
40)
Train
Author
41)
Van Gogh
Author
42) Watercolor
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1993
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Description
A visual history of watercolor painting from its ancient beginnings to the works of modern masters.
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44)
Everest
Author
47)
Judaism
Author
48)
Submarine
Author
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
1st American ed.
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.
51) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay that examines 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
Series
Description
Shows the world of the medieval castle,from methods used to defend and attack castles, to what life was like for the people living inside.
54) Eyewitness cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to cats, explaining what they are, tracing the history of cats, examining their physical characteristics and behaviors, and looking at different types of cats.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of the entire dog family. Superb real-life photographs of dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history and evolution of the dog family, highlighting...
58) Future
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
59) Horse
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
1st American ed.
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)
Human body
Author
61)
Insect
Author
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Presents an 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
Edition
1st American ed.
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.
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Rev. ed.
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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
Description
This book traces the story of photography, from nineteenth-century daguerreotype images to today's digital images.
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Revised edition.
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].
72)
Robot
Author
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
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) Eyewitness Shark
Author
Series
Description
Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
76)
Skeleton
Author
77)
Titanic
Author
78)
Weather
Author
79) Whale
Author
Series
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80) World Series
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An history of the century-old World Series, lavishly illustrated with photographs.
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.
86)
Baseball
Author
87)
Basketball
Author
88)
Car
Author
89)
Chemistry
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
1st American ed.
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
Author
93)
Earth
Author
94) Ecology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95) Electricity
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Eyewitness: Electricity presents the story of electricity, from the earliest discoveries to the technologies of today, explaining how our eyes receive light rays and turn them into electrical signals, how the chemicals in batteries work, how the invention of electric motors allowed for the creation of household appliances, what happens when you tune in the radio, and more.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005, 2012
Edition
Rev. ed.
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
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
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Description
Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more.
102) Invention
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2013
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
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers can explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam, one of the world's largest religions.
104) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1995
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Description
A look at the culture of North American Indian tribes focuses on their clothing, pottery, weapons, masks, baskets, and carvings.
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1999
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
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
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
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
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, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
111)
Vietnam War
Author
112) Wild West
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, in association with the Smithsonian Institution
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners. Includes time line.
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia.
117) Oil
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2007
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.
118) Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub, Inc
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Rev. ed.
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Relaunch edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
120)
Vote
Author
121)
Battle
Author
122)
Evolution
Author
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)
Soldier
Author
125) Space exploration
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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
Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the planets and sun of our galaxy, other stars and galaxies, and man's exploration of the universe.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
130)
Chicago
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
137)
Computer
Author
138) Flying machine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
139) Pond & river
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Rev. ed. / revised by David Burnie.
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
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) Eyewitness Reptile
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Discusses different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
From the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans, Eyewitness: Ancient Civilizations looks at the world's most intriguing societies and the legacies they left behind.
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Revised edition, American edition.
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
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Describes a wide range of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics.
155)
Eagles & birds of prey
Author
156)
Judaism
157) Fossil
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.
158)
Ancient Egypt
Author
160) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Rev. ed.
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...