Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN: 0-7566-1093-1 (Hardcover) 0-7566-1094-X (Library Binding). An original and exciting look at the fascinating world of trees. One of the most beautiful parts of our landscape, trees are rarely seen close up because of their height. Stunning real-life photographs of leaves, flowers, fruits, and bark offer a unique view of trees,...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0756629705. Imagine a world without oil – impossible. Eyewitness Oil is an up-to-date look at petroleum - why we need it, where we get it, and how we use it. By tracing its roots from 6,500 years ago in the Middle East, through the Dawn of the Oil Age in 1853, and finally to present day, find out why oil truly is...
DK Eyewitness Books, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. — 72 p. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the amazing world beneath our feet. Stunning color photographs of rocks, fossils, minerals, precious metals, crystals, jewels and gemstones give the reader a unique eyewitness insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth. See rocks that have come from outer...
DK Children, 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN: 0756613825. (DK Eyewitness Books) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique eyewitness view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final days in...
Dorling Kindersley, 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-6027-0. Discover the history of buildings - why they were built and the techniques used in their construction. There has always been an incredible diversity of domestic buildings around the world, from simple branch and animal skin lean-tos to log cabins, Roman villas, and skyscrapers. This superb collection of photographs brings...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7894-6040-0 (PLC); ISBN: 978-0-7894-6615-0. Farming is an integral part of life that has become one of the most valuable and relied upon resources ever. Discover its historical roots and learn about the future of farming in this comprehensive guide. Superb color photographs give the reader a unique "eyewitness" view of farm...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. — 72 p. The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. This collection of superb photographs brings vividly to life rural and town life during that era - including the life of a peasant "tied to the soil," the power of the Church, and the rise of trade guilds. Starting with a description of the feudal...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2003. — 72 p. — ISBN: 9-7807-8949-8335. This remarkable book explores the history and practice of Buddhism, beginning with the life of Buddha and continuing to the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the Western world. Beautiful photographs show the rituals, artifacts, and architecture that are important to the Buddhist tradition. Introducing Buddhism The life...
London, New York, Melbourne, Munich, and Delhi: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2012. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-9062-5 (Hardcover), 978-0-7566-9064-9 (Library binding) — (DK Eyewitness Books). With more than twenty million copies sold in forty languages in ninety countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness been the most trusted young adult nonfiction book series for more than thirty years....
DK Children, 2007. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-1384-6. This Eyewitness guide to crystals and gemstones provides information on all aspects of this topic, as well as showing the reader diamonds being used to cut through a brick wall and where crystals grow in your home. Ages 10+.
Steele P. — DK Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Eyewitness: City examines urban life in many of the world's most fascinating, fast-paced cities, taking readers from the suburbs and shanty towns, to high-rise...
Dorling Kindersley, 2001. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-1171-2 FOOD has page after page of gorgeous color pictures of food, traditional feasts, markets and foods with cultural significance. There are micrographs of a vitamin C Crystal and pictures of a food that could be your last meal if it is not prepared correctly. I think I will be avoiding Fugu although I think some people...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN10: 0756633834. ISBN13: 9780756633837. From how faces can be reconstructed to analysing DNA: let your child discover the remarkable ways in which forensic detectives can solve even the most baffling of cases. They’ll discover more browsing the dedicated Eyewitness website and downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-7566-1088-3 (ALB); ISBN13: 978-0-7566-1087-6 (PLC). Relaunched with 8 pages of expanded text! Here is a revealing and enlightening new guide to the religions of the world. Superb color photographs give the reader "eyewitness" insight into the beliefs ofdifferent religions and into the lives of their founde. Explore the...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7894-4885-9 (PLC) ISBN: 978-0-7894-6709-6 (ALB). Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of light. Superb full-color photography of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, revealing experiments, and 3-D models offers a unique "eyewitness" view to the incredible...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3006-5 (HC) 978-0-7566-0737-1 (Library Binding). Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the skies above us. Superb color photographs of the sky in all kinds of weather conditions, together with specially built 3-D models, offer a unique and revealing view of weather, from calm summer days to the bitter storms of...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2007. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-1-40531-860-0 In these 4 all-new titles-each with its own clip-art CD and wall chart-DK shines its Eyewitness spotlight on vital topics from the past, present, and future. While Mesopotamia explore the cradle of civilization and Great Scientists reveals the minds that shaped the modern world, China investigates the...
DK Publishing, 2004. — 65 p.
Covering creation, the cosmos, the sun and moon, supreme beings, floods, the natural world, fertility and birth, ancestor worship, forces of evil, divine weapons, war, spirits, love and happiness, tricksters, idols, mythical beasts, death, and the end of the world, this book leaves few stones unturned. Collected from museums worldwide, lavish photos...
Dorling Kindersely, 2008. — 72 p. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them. Superb, full-color photographs of castles around the world, plus specially built models, offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of medieval life, from a castle's construction to its destruction in a siege. See a...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2003. — 72 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-7566-0682-4 (PLC), ISBN13: 978-0-7566-0681-7 (ALB). Be an eyewitness to how fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants paint a vivid picture of the dramatic and beautiful world that existed before modern man. See a shell with a precious coating. Find out which type of early human lived one million years ago. Discover...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN13 978-0-7566-1075-3, ISBN13 978-0-7566-1076-0. Relaunched with 8 pages of expanded text! A unique and fascinating introduction to the amazing variety of inventions, both ancient and modern: from simple machines such as wheels, gears, pulleys, and levers, Eyewitness Invention charts the developments of weights and measures, writing...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3775-0. Here is an original and exciting guide to the fascinating world of horses and ponies. Stunning, real-life photographs of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, wild asses, and zebras offer a unique "eyewitness" view of these remarkable animals, their natural history and role in civilization. See an authentic Wells...
DK Children, 2005. — 66 p. — (DK Eyewitness Book)
The American war for independence and its aftermath shaped the brand-new nation and provided many of the patriotic heroes and legends that are still celebrated today. In this handsome and informative addition to DK's Eyewitness series, many of the finer details of life during the Revolutionary War are explored, including, of...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-4545-8 (HC); 978-0-7566-4533-5 (ALB). The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Completely revised and updated with state-of-the-art imagery, Human Body provides an in-depth look at our...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-5032-2 (Hardcover); ISBN: 978-0-7566-5033-9 (Library Binding) Поезд - история поездов берет свое начало от создания первого паровоза английским изобретателем Травником в 1804 году. В России история поездов с локомотивной тягой начинается в 1834 году с выпуском первого паровоза Черепановых. Так же история поездов...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-4544-1 (Hardcover); ISBN: 978-0-7566-0693-0 (Library Binding). Feeling bored with your day-to-day environment? A journey through a tropical rain forest could be the perfect "pick-me-up." And thanks to Jungle, you can visit the life-teeming tropics without ever leaving the comforts and conveniences of your home. In Jungle, all...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-5036-0 (HC); 978-0-7566-0733-3 (ALB). The story of the Titanic has held a limitless fascination for people across the world since the day disaster struck. In The Eyewitness Guide to the Titanic the mystery is investigated thoroughly with well researched text complimented by stunning photography. From views of the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 74 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-5028-5 (HC); 978-0-7566-5029-2 (ALB). (DK Eyewitness Books). The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Eyewitness Evolution is DK's classic look at Charles Darwin and the theory of...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2007. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-2976-2 (HC); 978-0-7566-2975-5 (Library Binding). Be an eyewitness to the home of over 1 billion people China, the world's largest country, is set to become the superpower of the 21st century. See the dazzling array of peoples, places and cultures that make up this rapidly changing nation. China, the world's largest...
Dorling Kindersley Children, 2004. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN-10: 0756606624. — ISBN-13: 978-0756606626. Here is an exciting and informative guide to the extraordinary world of cats, both wild and domestic. Superb color photographs of large and small cats, and the art and artifacts they have inspired, offer a unique "eyewitness" view that covers the subject from...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3780-4. Here is an exciting and informative guide to the violent eruptions and tremors that shape our planet. Superb color photographs of lava flows and clouds of ash, plus specially built 3-D models, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of volcanoes and earthquakes, from the forces that drive them to the devastation they...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2001. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-7393-3. Here is a compelling guide to the exciting world of the emergency rescue services. Dramatic full-color photographs of real incidents, equipment, clothing, and rescue techniques offer insight into the dangerous work of the heroes who risk their lives to save others. See the protective clothing that firefighters wear, the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-4537-3 (HC); 978-0-7566-4538-0 (ALB). Help your child learn about water. From how camels thrive in the desert to how children across the world can access clean drinking water; let your child discover all about water that covers much of our planet and affects human lives in all kinds of amazing ways. Great for projects...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 2000. — 61 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-6295–8 (pb); ISBN: 0-7894-6294-X (hc). An intriguing look at the secrets of the media - the way information is spread by television, radio, newspapers and the Internet. Original photography and lively, informative text illustrate the fascinating story of how people have communicated with each other across...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. —ISBN: 978-0-7566-5030-8 (Hardcover); ISBN: 978-0-7566-5031-5 (Library Binding). Discover the incredible secrets of the Universe, from its furthest galaxies to our own solar system. With over 50 million copies sold in88 countries and in 36 languages, Eyewitness Books are truly the ultimate visual information encyclopedias for the 21st...
Publisher: DK Children (DK Eyewitness Books). Publication date: 2005. Язык: английский. Number of pages: 72. Начиная с убийства Авеля, совершенного Каином, и кончая интернет-пиратством - история преступлений, их раскрытий и суда над ними. Throughout history, there have been criminals notorious for their crimes and judges famous for upholding the law. This fantastic collection...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3776-7. Grade 4-6-Two-page entries illustrated with bright, full-color photographs introduce the world's oceans. Although the illustrations are sharp and clear, the text sometimes lacks depth, focus, and clarity as the author attempts to include something about almost everything connected to the subject. For...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN: 0-7566-1071-0; 0-7566-1072-9. How did the earliest sailors navigate? Who crossed the Australian continent first? What did the Egyptians find in the Land of the Gods? DK Eyewitness Books: Explorer takes a look at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their...
DK Children, 2011. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). Flight is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft. Superb colour photographs offer a unique eyewitness exploration of the history of flight, as well as provide a close-up view of the many different kinds of aircraft in use today, from helicopters to hot-air balloons. Show your child a Victorian...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2006. — 72 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-40531-603-3, ISBN10: 1-4053-1603-9. Discover some of the most fascinating and controversial developments in the Christian world with this re-launched edition of a classic DK book. Spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations. 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts. Part of the most...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-6186-2 (pb); ISBN: 0-7894-4887-4 (hc). Packed with superb color illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly informative guide explores all aspects of technology, from ancient artifacts to the latest advances in computer-aided design. Clearly annotated photographs and diagrams give an invaluable insight into the...
Watts C. — DK Publishing, 2007. — 48 p. Perfect for getting ahead at school or just stimulating children's interest, this groundbreaking series of workbooks leaves the competition in the dust. Each features a 48-page, full-color workbook, a fact-filled "wonderwheel," and a topical wall chart, all fully integrated to offer incredible depth and breadth on each exciting topic. Never...
DK Children, 2007. — 72 p. — (Eyewitness). While stunning, full-color photographs and illustrations continue to be the hallmark of this series, one shouldn't overlook the accompanying texts. Platt looks at the subject of piracy from the time of ancient Greece to the 19th century in double-page topic treatments. Readers are introduced to privateers, buccaneers, and corsairs, and...
Dorling Kindersley, 2004. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN13: 978-07566-0684-8. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the 21st century and beyond. Original photography and artworks illustrate the extraordinary visions of the future of scientists, artists and inventors through the ages, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of a world we are yet to know. See an insect...
DK Eyewitness Children, 2000. — 64 p. Discover Russia-a rich and varied nation that has long held sway over our imaginations. This multifaceted introduction looks at Russia's vast landscape and changing boundaries, her fabled cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and her tumultuous history, from the age of the Czars through the rise and fall of Communism. It explores her rich...
Dorling Kindersley, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0756610678. Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating world of ancient people and their ways of life. detailed real-life photographs of tools, weapons, jewelry, clothing and even the remains of the people themselves offer a unique "eyewitness" view of how human life changed during its first four million years. See...
DK Publishing, 2004. - 72 pages.
Ancient Rome is another in the superb Eyewitness Books reference series for young people. Interesting, informative text combined with lots of great color photos bring the Roman Empire to life. Artifacts from the daily lives of slaves and emperors alike make the people seem real, their activities immediate. Special treats are the glass...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2010. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-6883-9, 978-0-7566-6884-6. Eyewitness: Endangered Animals takes a look at creatures around the world that are currently threatened with extinction, along with the ways that we can help them survive. Starting with an overview of biodiversity and the web of life, the book then examines the threats facing a wide range of...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3767-5. Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating world of astronomy. Superb full-color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveal the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe. See how sailors navigated...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2005. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978 0 7566 1384 6, ISBN 0 7566 1384 1, ISBN 978 0 7566 1393 8 ISBN 0 7566 1393 0. Cars have come a long way in the century or so since they were invented. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how cars have changed and developed, from the dangers of the early pioneering models...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2000. — 64 p. ISBN13: 978-0-7894-6989-2 (ALB), ISBN13: 978-0-7894-6296-1 (PLC). Discover the battle against epidemics — from the Black Death and smallpox to the modern superbug. For as along as people have lived together in communities, infectious disease has been a part of everyday life. The fascinating story of disease-causing microbes, bacteria,...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-07566-3774-3 (Hardcover), 978-07566-3773-6 (Library Binding) A fascinating look into some of history's greatest music makers, from Beethoven to the Beatles. The world's most trusted nonfiction series is now available with a CD of clipart included in the hardcover edition that compliments a fact-filled title full of spectacular...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-1-40533-673-4. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Moon takes a look at Earth's moon from a variety of perspectives-its physical structure, its meaning to humans, and the incredible...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-5855-1; ISBN: 0-7894-5854-3. The life of a cowboy is often portrayed as glamorous and exciting but the reality could be boring hard physical work and at times dangerous. With a series of superb full-colour photographs of real-life gauchos and vaqueros American buckaroos French gardians and Australian stockmen...
DK Children, 2004. — 72. — (DK Eyewitness Books). Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up. Learn all about Earth's closest neighbor in this unprecedented guide to the red planet. Including up-to-the-minute data from NASA's ongoing explorations, this amazing resource tells the whole story - from Mars' mystical significance in early cultures to the ambitious future plans for...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-1-40533-779-3. From the chemicals Egyptians used to embalm their mummies, to the artifacts buried with bodies to take into the afterlife, this book lets your child learn about the varied ways by people have preserved the dead. Here is an exciting and informative guide to mummies, both natural and embalmed. Color photographs...
Dorling Kindersley, 2007. — 72 p. — ISBN: 1405318589. Be an eyewitness to Ancient Iraq. Go back in time to between 3500 to 500 BC, and visit the land between two rivers. Discover the birthplace of writing and farming and where the first great cities, states and empires rose; home to the Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations. Get the picture using the clip-art CD with...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2010. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-5828-1. Learn how space probes photograph planets, what causes a meteor shower, what makes Mars red, why the Sun shines, where the Moon came from, how the first telescopes worked, the stages in the life of a star, and how the Earth's atmosphere sustains life. Discover what creates auroras, how the amazing early...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN: 0-7566-1061-3 (hc); ISBN: 0-7566-1062-1 (lib bdg) The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. With information on everything from bats and balls to great players and World Series games, this completely...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2005. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-1387-7, 978-0-7566-1387-9. Discover the ways in which animals, plants, energy, and matter are linked together in the cycle of life. Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of ecology. Superb color photographs of animals, plants, and ecosystems reveal the ideas...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2004. — 72 p. 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...
Dorling Kindersley, 2003. — 72 p. — ISBN10: 0394822536 / ISBN13: 9780394822532 Roar! Meet the prehistoric masters of the earth and discover how ancient fossils and footprints reveal their awesome world. What were the dinosaurs? Early discoveries Dinosaur landscape Little and large The long-necked beast The tale of defence Dinosaur diets Meat eaters Plant eaters Peculiar heads...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2005. — 72 p. ISBN13: 978-0-7566-1084-5 (alb); ISBN13: 978-0-7566-1083-8 (plc). Here is an original and exciting new guide to the heroic world of the Olympic games - from its ancient beginnings to the Sydney Games in 2000. Stunning full-color photographs of famous athletes, gold medals, colorful mascots and flaming torches provide a unique look at the...
Dorling Kinderesley Publishing, 2011. — 73 p. — ISBN: 0756686873, 0756673208.
Discover the world of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas — their beliefs, rituals and flourishing civilizations. Here is an original and exciting guide to the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas — and the people who went before them. Stunning full-color photographs of weapons and tools, sculpture, metalwork and...
DK Publishing, Inc., 2004. — 72 p. — ISBN: 0-7566-0543-1. Photography has come a long way since the unwieldy — and potentially dangerous—first cameras invented in the 1800s. In this guide, dazzling photographs and illustrations reveal the remarkable story of photography—and the secret to taking a great picture. Discover the art of underwater photography and photojournalism, see...
Great Britain, DK Publishing, 2018. — 74 p. The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN10: 0756682657 / ISBN13: 9780756682651 Packed with superb color illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly informative guide explores all aspects of technology, from ancient artifacts to the latest advances in computer-aided design. Clearly annotated photographs and diagrams give an invaluable insight into the tools,...
Dorling Kindersley, 1993. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7513-6006-6. Be an eyewitness to what life was really like for a knight in medieval times - from battles to banquets and from jousting to hunting. See how a knight put on his armor. Find out why knights decorated their shields. Discover deadly weapons known as caltrops. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the life and times...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3778-1 (Hardcover) 0-7566-0724-8 (Library Binding). There is little to rival the grace and beauty of a great white shark as it cuts its way effortlessly through the water, the supreme predator of the ocean. But not all sharks are the sleek and bloody killers depicted in films. Some, like the harmless megamouth, feed...
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1998. — 71 p. — (Eyewitness). — ISBN10: 0863183425, 13 978-0863183423. A stunning collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a survey of early people and their tools weapons clothing jewellery food and rituals. The items are reproduced with such clarity of detail that they give a new insight into the lives of their original...
DK Publishing, Eyewitness, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-7566-8267-5. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Eyewitness: Predator introduces readers to the world of lions, tigers, wolves, eagles, sharks, and more animals that prey on other animals to...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2003. — 64 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7894-9240-1. Discover the history, faith, and culture that have shaped the modern Jewish world. With over 50 million copies sold in 88 countries andin 36 languages, Eyewitness Books are truly the ultimate visual information encyclopedias for the 21st Century. Carrying on the tradition of integrating words and pictures,...
DK Eyewitness, 2023. — 400 p. — ISBN 9780744084702, 0744084709. Packed with breathtaking photography and the topics kids love most, this is the ultimate guide to the world around you. Become an eyewitness to the world’s most incredible nature, science, and historical events, all in one tremendous picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of everything....
DK Children, 2008. — 72 p. Против книгу, ты узнаешь о повседневности египтян, их представление о загробном мире, медицине и т.д. Данная книга создана при поддержке Британского музея, представляет собой "альбом" предметов, которыми пользовались древние египтяне.
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2001. — 65 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-7894-7396-7 (ALB); ISBN13: 978-0-7894-7395-0 (PLC). Here is an original and exciting new guide to the enthralling challenges of life and death on the world's greatest mountain ranges. Spectacular, full-color photographs of secret mountain kingdoms and scenes of courageous climbers as they conquer the summits present an...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2001. — ISBN 0-7513-30841. Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life and 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 after nation sent their men to join the carnage combine to present a dramatic...
Dorling Kindersley, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN13 978-0-7566-0690-9 (PLC); ISBN13 978-0-7566-0689-3 (ALB). Here is a dramatic and compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Stunning full-color photographs, models and illustrations offer a unique "eyewitness" view of catastrophic weather conditions. Look into the eye ofa spiraling cyclone, discover hailstones...
DK Publishing Inc., 2001. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7894-7937-0 (hc), ISBN: 0-7894-7938-9 (lib. bdg.) Discover the saga of the American West - from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee. Here is an original and exciting new guide to the fascinating story of the American West. Superb colour illustrations offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of this...
Reissue edition. — DK Children, 2018. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN10: 1465474072, 13 978-1465474070. Age Range: 8 - 12 years Grade Level: 3 - 7 Discover Islam-the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the Islamic world. Explore the world's fastest-growing religion-from the Prophet Muhammad to Ramadan and the Qu'ran. Learn about traditional Islamic dress,...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0-7513-2876-6. A world divided! During the early decades of the 20th century, the world was divided into three main political and ideology camps. The first consisted of democratic nations, where people elected their own government. Such countries included Britain, France, the low countries (Netherlands and Belgium), Sweden,...
Penguin Random House, 2022. — 74 p. Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world....
DK Children, 2008. — 72 р. — (Eyewitness). — ISBN: 978-0756637767. Dive in and discover the watery world covering most of our earth and the amazing wildlife in its depths in Eyewitness: Oceans. Through images, maps and informative text learn about life on the shore to the darkest depths of the ocean floor, including predators and prey, gas and oil exploration, products of the...
DK CHILDREN 2000. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0789460300, 0789466104 Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the peoples of a vast and mysterious continent. Superb color photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of the people, houses, tools and artifacts of African cultures and civilizations. See the gold of King Kofi-Karikari of the Asante, a priest’s costume made of bird’s...
DK Children, Eyewitness, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-7566-3768-2. Here is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of bird life. Superb color photographs of feathers, wings, skeletons, eggs, nests and newly hatched chicks only days old offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history, behavior and life cycle of birds. See how newborn chicks hatch from...
Barber J.G. — The United States, DK Publishing, Inc, 2021. — 74 p. — ISBN 1465457704. Explore America's history with a look at the leaders who have held its highest office. An informative and visual e-guide to America's highest office, this Eyewitness ebook explores the history of the White House and the presidents who have served in it, and features a spread about the nation's...
DK Children, 2010. — 72 p. Age Range: 8 - 12 years. Grade Level: 3 - 7. Series: DK Eyewitness Books. Language: English. Updated and revised in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup! From the early history of the game to today's biggest stars, this new edition of DK's classic Eyewitness Soccer features updated text, images, and statistics throughout.
DK CHILDREN, Eyewitness Books, 2000. - 64 pages. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the lives of the great apes, monkeys, and other primates. Superb color photographs of gorillas, orangutans, macaques, baboons, lemurs and numerous other primate species offer a unique "eyewitness" look at some of the world's most intelligent animals. See a great silverback gorilla,...
Perfection Learning, 2014. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN10: 1627656553, 13 978-1627656559. Age Range: 10 - 13 years Grade Level: 3 - 7 DK Eyewitness has an exciting new look! Human Body is now more engaging and entertaining. From the tip of your nose to the top of your toes, Eyewitness: Human Body lets you learn all about how the body works. Find out how we digest...
Dorling Kindersley, 2000. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 0-7894-6172-2. From the biological code that links all living things to what happened during the Ice Age; let your child trace the discoveries that explore and explain the amazing diversity of life on Earth.
DK Publishing, Eyewitness, 2011. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-7566-5830-4. This loosely organized, general introduction consists of 28 chapters (most are two pages long). In each, a paragraph of text provides an overview of a particular aspect of pond or river ecology. The remaining space is crammed with clear photographs of flora or fauna, accompanied by a caption of one or two...
Dorling Kindersley, 2021. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 9780744039061. Get the facts about how our planet's climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth's climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today's most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference. DK Eyewitness...
DK Eyewitness, 2004. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-7566-0703-6. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals. Stunning real-life photographs of bushbabies, badgers, wallabies and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what the inside of a molehill looks like, what a whale...
London: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Ink., 2004. — 73 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-7566-0720-3. — DK Eyewitness Books. Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of the seashore. Stunning real-life photographs of crabs, lobsters, tide pools, fish, seals, seabirds and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the seashore. See a starfish on the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2008. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-3382-0 (Hardcover); 978-0-7566-3381-3 (Library Binding) Vote contains a remarkable amount of information about what it means to vote. It follows both the history of and current status of voting rights worldwide. The book spends a good deal of time on a history of democracy. It explains the many different way countries...
DK Children, 2021. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-2413-8148-9. Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 74 p. — ISBN 9781465422507. DK Eyewitness Books. Wonders of the World. Take an Incredible Journey Around the World's Most Awesome Sights from the Pyram. Highlighting more than just 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...
DK Publishing, 2010. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40534-536-1 The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. A new edition to the list, Eyewitness Economy unravels the mysteries and paradoxes of how economies work, or fail. Illustrated...
Penguin Random House, 2022. — 74 p. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space. This unique,...
DK Children Books, 1995. — 64 p. Discover the rich cultures of Native Americans - from the Pueblo-dwellers of the Southwest to the Intuit hunters of the frozen North. Here is an original and exciting new guide to the fascinating civilizations of North American Indians. Superb, full-color photographs offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of this rich culture. See a...
Dorling Kindersley, 2004. - 72 p. See how a sea-urchin disguises itself or find out how a crab can grow a new leg. Reel in all the amazing secrets of the seashore from the various fish in the sea to crabs and other beach critters which manage to survive the harsh conditions.
DK Children, 2002. — 67 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 9780789488718. Age Range: 8 - 12 years Grade Level: 3 - 7 Discover Islam-the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the Islamic world. Explore the world's fastest-growing religion-from the Prophet Muhammad to Ramadan and the Qu'ran. Learn about traditional Islamic dress, feasts, and Islam's rich tradition of...
DK Publishing, 2023. — 361 p. — ISBN: 9780241569061 This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. You won’t find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that’s not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you’ll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River - and that’s where this book takes you....
DK Eyewitness, 2004. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7566-0703-6. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals. Stunning real-life photographs of bushbabies, badgers, wallabies and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what the inside of a molehill looks like, what a whale...
DK Publishing, 2000. — 65 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7894-6606-8. DK Eyewitness Arctic and Antarctic is an informative guide to the world's polar regions. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of some of the coldest and most frozen places in the world.
DK Publishing, 2023. — 175 p. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets,...
DK; Penguin Random House, 2021. — 72 p. — ISBN 978-0-7440-3905-4 Every rock you see tells a story about the Earth. Glassy black rocks mark moments when the Earth's liquid insides spilled out onto its surface. Gritty, sandy rocks are the dead skin of the Earth, shed after years of wind and rain. Twisted, sparkly rocks formed deep in the bellies of mountains. In "Rocks and...
Gravett Christopher. — DK Children, 2007. — 72 р. — ISBN: 978-0756630034. Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like. "Great for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal.
DK Publishing, 2006. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 10-1-4053-1493-1. With incredible colour photography, Eyewitness Aztec explores the civilizations in Central and South America who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Find out what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. Eyewitness...
Dorling Kindersley, 2004. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). "Work it...move it...Hold that pose!" Do you dream of running your own photo shoot one day? Or going on safari to take amazing pictures for National Geographic? Before you go pro, learn about the tools of the trade, the history of photography and all the latest developments in technology. Packed with rare images, cutaways...
Dorling Kindersley, 2011. — 74 p. — ISBN 9780756660352. DK Eyewitness Books. Plant. Discover the Fascinating World of Plants from Flowers and Fruit to Plants That Sting. This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural...
Dorling Kindersley, 2015. — 72 p. — ISBN 9781465438478. DK Eyewitness Books. Tree: Discover the Fascinating World of Trees from Tiny Seeds to Mighty Forest Giants In this updated and revised edition. Tree, readers can follow a seed grow into a sapling, the changing colors of fall leaves, and the tiny insects that live in rotting leaves on the forest floor, plus learn why...
DK Publishing, 2003. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7513-6492-4. DK Eyewitness Arms and Armour is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armour through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings or armour, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-2411-8757-9 Explore the life and times of Shakespeare and trace his journey from a little boy reluctant to go to school to becoming the famous bard. Travel back to his birthplace in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon before accompanying the legendary storyteller through the theatres and...
DK Publishing, 2010. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books.) — ISBN 9780789461773. Traces the history of watercolor, introduces its materials and techniques, and looks at watercolors by major artists. Discover the astonishing scope of watercolor art — its history and stylistic development. Discover the limitless potential of watercolor with this beautifully illustrated, expertly...
DK Publishing, 2000. — 65 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7894-6565-8. Flags are used worldwide and are important symbols that embody the very spirit of each nation they represent. Flags and banners have a long and rich history that can be found in this spectacular guide to flags around the world. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs, be and "eyewitness" to...
DK Publishing, 2013. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-0888-4 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. This comprehensive guide introduces young readers to some...
DK Publishing, 2016. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-5104-0. From the sun to wind power, from nuclear plants to electricity, energy is an amazing resource that powers our world. Discover the fascinating story of energy and what it is with DK Eyewitness Books: Energy. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to one of the most compelling subjects in the...
Dorling Kindersley, 2014. — 72 p. — ISBN 9781465422668. DK Eyewitness Books. Dinosaur: Enter the Incredible World of the Dinosaurs from How They Lived to Their Disappearance from Earth. Did you know that Therizinosaurus had a claw longer than a man’s arm? Did you know it only used its terrifying claws for eating plants? From the tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2012. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40539-458-1 DK Eyewitness Religion is full of amazing photographs that allow your child to escape into the unique "eyewitness" view of the beliefs around the globe. Take a look at the world of faith and religion with your child. Help them to discover and understand the beliefs in the Gods of the...
London: Dorling Kindersley, 1994. — 64 p. — ISBN 0-7513-6023-6 Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts, and the peoples, plants, and animals that live there. Here is an original and exciting new guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. Superb, full-colour photographs of the people who live in the desert, and the creatures and plants which survive the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2014. — 72 p. — ISBN 9781465426192. DK Eyewitness has an exciting new look! Shark is now more engaging and entertaining From the Great Hammerhead to the Blue Shark, Shark by Eyewitness lets your child learn all about different types of sharks, what they eat and how they fight! Find out how sharks hunt their prey, how their strong teeth and jaws work...
DK Publishing, 2005. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-1385-3. Chemical processes have always been a part of life. They enable our bodies to function and are the basis of countless substances and processes we take for granted. This intriguing book explores the world's natural chemistry and how we understand and exploit it. From the first use of fire, people...
Miranda Macquitty. — DK Publishing, 2021. — 72 p. — ISBN 9780744042023; Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth. Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 74 p. — ISBN 9780756692988. DK Eyewitness Books: Butterfly and Moth: Discover the Enchanting and Secret Life of Butterflies and Moths in Vivid. Here is an original and exciting look at the natural history of butterflies and moths. Stunning real-life photographs provide a unique "eyewitness" view of the behavior of these complex and vividly beautiful...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN: 978-07566-3771-2. An in-depth look at the phenomenon of global warming--what’s causing it, what it might lead to, and what we can do to fight back. Углубленный взгляд на феномен глобального потепления - что его вызывает, к чему оно может привести и что мы можем сделать, чтобы дать отпор.
Dorling Kindersley, 2009. — 72 p. — (DK. Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-5036-0 ; 978-0-7566-0733-3. Helps your child learn about the Titanic. This title contains topics ranging from how this 'virtually unsinkable' vessel ended up on the bottom of the sea to the treasures which lay undiscovered for decades.
Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2015. — 52 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40533-220-0 Tudor England was lifted by trade and exploration, but blighted by treachery and rebellion. Experience the historic highs and the lows firsthand with Eyewitness Tudor. Hold court with Henry VIII and his long-suffering wives before making merry with high society enjoying their feasts and...
DK Publishing, 2000. — 70 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7894-5242-1. Eyewitness Hurricane and Tornado brilliantly captures weather at its most spectacular -- and dangerous. Covering not only hurricanes but typhoons, cyclones, and other ferocious phenomena, Hurricane and Tornado explores all facets of wild weather, from how storms develop and travel to the incredible...
DK Publishing, 2005. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-1380-8. Frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and the rare caecilians come in a stunning array of colors, shapes, sizes, and habitats. They live both in water and on land and move in a variety of ways from swimming to hopping and even flying. With a series of specially commissioned photographs, DK Eyewitness...
DK Publishing, 2016. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-5174-3. Discover the world of horses and ponies- from their origins and breeds to their role in human history. Become an expert on horses, one of nature's most beloved animals. This children's book shows how horses have played a pivotal part throughout human history. You will uncover the role of these...
New Edition. — DK Children, 2023. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness). From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones.
DK Publishing, 2018. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness) — ISBN 9781465479532. The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about...
Dorling Kindersley, 2008. — 320 р. — (DK Eyewitness Books) — ISBN 9780756637699. Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.
DK Publishing, 2010. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-6883-9. Eyewitness: Endangered Animals takes a look at creatures around the world that are currently threatened with extinction, along with the ways that we can help them survive. Starting with an overview of biodiversity and the web of life, the book then examines the threats facing a wide range of...
Dorling Kindersley, 2016. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness.) — ISBN 978-1-4654-7399-8. Soccer has its roots in ancient China, Europe, and the Americas. People kicked a ball to prepare for war, to honor their gods, or just to entertain themselves. In Europe, ball-kicking games were tests of courage, while in China, they were rituals of grace and skill. The rules of the modern game of...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4053-6206-1 Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions
DK Publishing, 2012. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4053-7865-9. Delve into the enchanting world of Animals with this book filled with breathtaking images and incredible facts. Which animal is the tallest? What's the difference between frogs and toads? Find out in Eyewitness Animal and become an animal expert. From creepy crawlies and bugs to the blue whale,...
DK Children, 2015. — 74 p. — ISBN 9781465435675. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rain forest in the world, Eyewitness: The Amazon profiles this incredible habitat — including the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. This uniquely...
Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2011. — 56 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40537-322-7 Be upstanding for the Queen! Experience a golden age in British history with this leading reference title for children, which celebrates peace, progress, and prosperity during the reign of Queen Victoria. Eyewitness Victorians is an essential part of the best-selling Eyewitness series. This...
DK Publishing, 1999. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7894-4882-3. Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times
Dorling Kindersley, 2009. — 73 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 9780756676124. For 300 years from the 8th to 11th centuries, the Vikings took the world by storm. In search of land, slaves, gold, and silver, these brave warriors and explorers set sail from their homes in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They raided across Europe, traveled as far as Baghdad, in modern Iraq, and even...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2017. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-2412-9716-2 A unique view of some of the world's most curious living creatures, their intriguing characteristics, and unusual behavior with DK Eyewitness Reptiles. Learn how crocodiles look after their young, how lizards store fat in their tails, and how chameleons swivel their eyes. Find out how...
DK Publishing, 2017. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-5984-8 Traces the history of the Asian 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 A visual and informative guide to one of the longest and most controversial wars in...
DK Publishing, 2002. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0 7513 4738 8. Step back in time to an ancient time of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics. Experience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-2052-7. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Young readers can use the encyclopedic profiles to identify all kinds of crystals and gems, and watch how a diamond in the rough becomes the show-stopping...
DK Publishing, 2009. — 73 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 978-0-7566-4539-7. Soldier introduces readers to soldiers throughout the ages, from medieval knights to modern troops.
DK Publishing, 2014. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-2057-2 In Eyewitness: Titanic young readers will discover the triumphs and tragedies of this "unsinkable" luxury liner. Detailed images and text highlight all aspects of this fateful journey including how the ship was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and crew she carried, what facilities she...
Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2013. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-0903-4 From limpets and sea urchins to crabs and terrapins, young readers will learn about shells' inhabitants and the best places to find them. Eyewitness: Shell also presents images of fossils from millions of years ago — some from specialized museum collections and seen here for the first time.
DK Publishing, 2002. — 65 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7894-8971-5. Discover the rich diversity of the world''s most populous democracy in this stunning guide. Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal, learn how India gained its independence, discover the splendor of the Mughal dynasty, and much, much more. Discover the people and traditions of one of the most dynamic...
Dorling Kindersley Children, 2004. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN13: 978-0756606626. Here is an exciting and informative guide to the extraordinary world of cats, both wild and domestic. Superb color photographs of large and small cats, and the art and artifacts they have inspired, offer a unique "eyewitness" view that covers the subject from tooth to claw. See a...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40536-510-9. DK Eyewitness Computer is a brand new topic for this bestselling reference series, covering one of technologies major inventions. Amazing photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view to the history and science behind the technology that defines our digital world. From ancient to modern times, show...
Dorling Kindersley, 2005. — 71 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 9780756610654. As with all the other DK Eyewitness books, «Dance» has its music program crammed with information. The Eyewitness writers and editors fill all spaces on each page, designing each with photos, illustrations, general text, item text, and enough white space to prevent the viewer from getting lost in...
DK Publishing, 2003. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7513-6756-7 Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book you can learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armour and gauntlets. You will also...
DK Publishing, 2007. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40536-831-5. In Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations - from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Images and...
DK Publishing, 2006. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 1-4053-1418-4. Introduces the Renaissance world in which Leornardo lived, looking at the artistic, scientific, political, social and cultural movements of the time. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary Do you know who designed the world's first platform shoes? Or who first used glue as a beauty aid?...
DK Publishing, 2012. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-9077-9 Eyewitness Prehistoric Life is an exciting introduction to what life was like many millions of years ago. We know about the great diversity of early life through fossils found in many different countries; this book describes how these fossils fit together into a giant jigsaw puzzle. Using...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-2054-1 Dive in and discover the watery world covering most of our earth and the amazing wildlife in its depths in Eyewitness: Oceans. Through images, maps and informative text learn about life on the shore to the darkest depths of the ocean floor, including predators and prey, gas and oil exploration,...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40537-325-8 DK Eyewitness Moon is an exciting and informative guide to the amazing satellite that orbits our Earth and lights our sky at night. Stunning photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the Moon, it's deep craters and waterless seas. Let your child discover all about our planet's nearest neighbour...
DK Publishing, 2015. — 76 p. — (Eyewitness Explorer). — ISBN 978-1-4654-3501-9. Focus your telescope and get ready to learn all about the night sky. Eyewitness Explorer: Night Sky Detective is full of activities for adventurous hands-on learning with activities to help spot different constellations, make paper planets, study Jupiter and its moons, create a star chart, escape...
DK Publishing, 2004. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-0680-0. Fly up, up, and away with the brave pioneer aviators - the humans who first took flight - and see the remarkable range of machines that has carried us aloft ever since. Discover why a biplane's rotary engine spins very fast when it is running See a hot-air balloon being inflated Find out how a World...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40536-833-9 DK Eyewitness Seashore is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the demanding conditions of life on the seashore. Stunning photographs of fish, crustacea, and seabirds offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view to the story of the seashore. Show your child how a sea-urchin...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40534-547-7 DK Eyewitness Mythology is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Stunning photographs of masks, jewellery, and sculptures offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of history's gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters. Show your child the world in a...
Dorling Kindersley, 2014. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness.) — ISBN 978-1-4654-2684-0. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869–January 30, 1948) was the inspirational political leader who led India to freedom from British colonial rule by adopting peaceful means of protest. Gandhi’s commitment to the welfare of the poor, his efforts to bring harmony at all levels of society, and...
Dorling Kindresley Limited, 2017. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-2412-8808-5 Take a tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Know more about the eight planets in the Solar System, from the small, rocky ones to the gas giants. Surf along the icy rings of Saturn and count the many moons of Jupiter. Explore the Asteroid Belt that...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-2616-1 Have you been dreaming about exploring the great mysteries of space? Do you see yourself aboard the next space mission? Have you always wondered about what lies beyond our planet? Learn how rockets work, find out about the various missions to the Moon and Mars, and know about all the rovers and...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-2410-1361-8. Learn all about your body from the end of your nose to the tips of your toes. Travel through the amazing human body to learn about the brain centre, muscle power, bony frame, pumping heart, and senses hard at work interpreting and understanding our world. Processes you take for granted, such as...
DK Publishing, 2022. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7440-5638-9 Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to torn, discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2006. — 72 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-40531-603-3, ISBN10: 1-4053-1603-9. Discover some of the most fascinating and controversial developments in the Christian world with this re-launched edition of a classic DK book. Spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations. 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts. Part of the most...
DK Publishing, 2004. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-0709-8. Here is an original and exciting look at the fascinating world of sound and music. Superb real-life photographs of instruments ranging from zithers and panpipes to electric guitars and synthesizers offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ancient and contemporary music. See how strings vibrate to make a...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 78 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-3768-2. Discover the fascinating world of birds—their natural history, behavior, and secret lives. Be an eyewitness to the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg, the growth of young birds in their nest, and how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt, and feed. See inside a nest of baby blue...
DK Publishing, 2004. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7566-0715-9 This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops,...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 72 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-394-82252-8 DK Eyewitness Plants is an exciting and informative look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, and leaves offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. Show your child what the inside of a...
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000. — 65 p. — (DK Eyewitness). — ISBN 9780789467096. Discover the amazing world of light -- from ancient myths to the optic discoveries that have revolutionized modern life. Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of light. Superb full-color photography of original equipment, intricate...
Dorling Kindersley, 1993. — 66 p. — (DK Eyewitness Guides). — ISBN 9780751360042. "Eyewitness Guides" are a series of illustrated information books which integrate photographs with explanatory illustrations, maps, charts and text. This book looks at amphibians, their evolution, time-chart, fossils, modern families, defence, diet and metamorphosis. Frogs, toads, newts,...
DK Publishing, 2005. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN-13 978-0-7566-1382-2. A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40937-388-9 DK Eyewitness Knight contains amazing photographs that offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view on the life and times of these noble warriors. Did you know caltrops - nasty spiked objects - were scattered over the ground before battle to injure animals or men who trod on them? Take a look at a...
DK Publishing, 2009. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-4544-1 DK Eyewitness Jungle contains amazing photographs and allows your child to escape into the unique "eyewitness" view of the tropical rainforest ecosystems and the wildlife that lives in it. Help your child to learn with facts about jungle creatures, such as the venomous snakes, mysterious jaguars and...
DK Publishing, 2011. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-40534545-3 Here is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb colour photographs of artefacts, costumes, furniture, and buildings brings daily life in Medieval Europe, from the end of the Dark Ages to the beginning of the Renaissance, vividly to life. See the...
DK Publishing, 2005. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7566-1073-7. "Discover the amazing world of fish-- how they evolved, how they live, and their weird and wonderful habits"--Cover Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life DK Eyewitness Books: Fish is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating...
DK Publishing, 1993. — 58 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 1-56458-325-2. How much blood does the heart pump every day? Why is blood red? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this new look at the human body..
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2002. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 0-7513-4749-3 Surveys the world of pirates, with copious illustrations and explanatory text Be an eyewitness to pirates and their world from their skillful navigation techniques to their bloodthirsty battles
DK Publishing, 2005. — 70 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-1090-6 Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks
DK Publishing, 2014. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4093-7058-1 Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi DK Eyewitness Gandhi is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most complex and revered personalities. Striking photographs offer you a unique view of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, tracing his life from his early childhood to his...
DK Publishing, 2015. — 74 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-3569-9. From Roman emperors and gods and goddesses to soldiers and gladiators, step into the exciting world of ancient Rome. 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...
DK Publishing, 2008. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-0-7566-3766-8. From Roman emperors and gods and goddesses to soldiers and gladiators, step into the exciting world of ancient Rome. 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...
DK Publishing, 2012. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4093-8474-8 DK Eyewitness Treasure contains amazing photographs that allow your child to escape into the unique "eyewitness" view of the wonders of jewels, gold and discovered hoards. This enticing book gives you an insight into sunken treasure, grave robbers and more. Help your child to discover the wonders of...
DK Publishing, 2010. — 72 p. — ISBN 9780756660383. From how these treasures were created, lost, and uncovered by explorers and scientists, Eyewitness Treasure takes a look at the wide variety of precious objects that have been the seeds of greed, conquest, crime, and adventure over the history of humankind. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books...
DK Publishing, 2014. — 76 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-2056-5 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...
DK Publishing, 2007. — 64 p. — ISBN 978-0-7566-3135-2. Presents a collection of books and other instructive material that sheds light on dinosaurs and the word that they inhabited.
Dorling Kindersley, 2009. — 72 p. — ISBN 9780756645441. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Illustrated with full-color photos. Meet remarkable denizens of the endangered rain forests--tarantulas that stalk birds, tiny antelopes that can leap...
DK Publishing, 2015. — 80 p. — (DK Eyewitness Books). — ISBN 978-1-4654-3808-9 What causes a hurricane to form? Can animals sense an impending earthquake? Explore the dangerous and destructive side of nature — the awesome powers of tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfire, volcanoes and more in the updated edition of Natural Disasters. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the...
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