Eyewitness books
Author
2) Titanic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
3) Life
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Explores the microscopic world of cells, examines how living things survive, and investigates the origins of life.
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Media & communications
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5) Africa
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces the people, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the country of Africa.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
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
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
9) Book
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
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
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
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Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys from around the world.
15) Dinosaur
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Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
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Electronics
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18)
Elephant
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19)
Epidemic
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20)
Farm
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21)
Film
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23) Force & motion
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
25) Goya
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and work of the Spanish artist and provides photographs of some of his more popular works of art.
26)
Impressionism
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27) Knight
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
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Light
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29)
Manet
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30)
Monet
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31)
Mythology
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34)
Renaissance
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35) Shell
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1989
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
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
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.
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Technology
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39)
Time & space
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40) Train
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
41)
Van Gogh
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42)
Watercolor
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43)
Witches & magic-makers
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44) Everest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
Discusses the way mountains are formed, describes the mountain people of the Himalayas and the Andes, and tells about the history of mountain climbing.
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Describes the different types of plants and animals that live in the different layers of a tropical rain forest and how they fit into the rain forest ecology.
46)
Rescue
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47)
Judaism
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48) Submarine
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
"Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports...
50) Ancient Rome
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
51)
Arms & armor
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54) Cat
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55)
Crystal & gem
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56) Dog
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Includes index. "Discover the natural history of dogs - from wolves and jackals to family pets and show dogs"--Cover. Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.
58) Future
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
59) Horse
Author
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
60) The Human Body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
61) Insect
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the world of insects, including beetles, flies, butterflies, wasps, bees, and ants.
62)
Jungle
Author
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more. Be an eyewitness to medieval Europe-see what life was really like in the royal court, a country manor, and the bustling streets of a developing town. See which musical instruments were played. Find out about medieval arts and crafts. Discover what happened during the Inquisition. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages...
66)
Mummy
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67) Music
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
69)
Photography
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70) Pirate
Author
Series
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
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made."--Back cover
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
76) The skeleton
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
78)
Weather
Author
79) Whale
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80) World Series
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
With the help of photographs from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, an ultimate insider's guide looks at the championship finals of Major League Baseball.
81) World War II
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
86)
Baseball
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87)
Basketball
Author
88) Car
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89) Chemistry
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
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
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.
94)
Ecology
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95) Electricity
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo, and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
99)
Eyewitness religion
Author
100) Fish
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
101)
Food
Author
102) Invention
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
105)
North American Indian
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106) Olympics
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
107)
Pond & river
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108)
Shipwreck
Author
109) Sports
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
110) Tree
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Includes index. 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
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures. Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. Traces the history of the unpopular war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
114)
Da Vinci and his times
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115)
Eyewitness great scientists
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117) Oil
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
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
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
Language
English
Description
"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
120) Vote
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.
122)
Evolution
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123)
Moon
Author
124) Eyewitness soldier
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
125) Space Exploration
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
126) Universe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...
128)
Water
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129)
Baseball
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130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow.
"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back...
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
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134) Soccer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
135)
Treasure
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136)
City
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137)
Computer
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138) Flight
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
139)
Pond and river
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140)
Predator
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141)
Science
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142)
Boy Scouts of America
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143) Butterfly & Moth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
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
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145)
Eyewitness animal
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146)
Religion
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147) Reptile
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom."--
148)
Transportation
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149)
Ancient civilizations
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150) Human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Explore your incredible body, inside and out. From skeleton to skin, muscles to microscopic cells, discover how your body systems work together to keep you alive and well."--
151) Volcano & Earthquake
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.
152)
Wonders of the world
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153)
Animal
154)
Natural disasters
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155)
Eagles & birds of prey
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156)
Judaism
157) Eyewitness fossil
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004, c2003
Language
English
Description
Introduces fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants to young readers and explains what they tell us about earlier eras.
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
159) Hurricane & Tornado
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Series
Language
English
Description
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
160) World War I
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Series
Language
English
Description
Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.