Eyewitness books
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"Become the next polar explorer with this picture-led [book] and step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife in the North and South poles. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, find out which explorer reached the South pole first and discover how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments"--...
2. Football
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"Learn about the history of the NFL and meet some of the greatest players of all time"--
3. Life
4. Media & communications
5. Africa
6. Archeology
7. Bible lands
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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
9. Book
10. Building
11. Civil War
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Examines 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
13. Cowboy
14. Desert
15. Dinosaur
16. Eagle & birds of prey
17. Electronics
18. Elephant
19. Epidemic
20. Farm
21. Film
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A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
22. Flag
23. Force & motion
24. Gorilla, monkey & ape
28. Light
30. Monet
31. Mythology
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4.3 stars
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Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
32. Perspective
33. Prehistoric life
34. Renaissance
35. Shell
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5 stars
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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
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4 stars
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"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
38. Technology
39. Time & space
40. Train
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3.5 stars
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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
42. Watercolor
43. Witches & magic-makers
44. Everest
45. Rain forest
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Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there.
46. Rescue
47. Judaism
48. Submarine
49. Ancient Greece
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5 stars
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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.
50. Ancient Rome
51. Arms & armor
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5 stars
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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
52. Astronomy
54. Cat
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4 stars
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55. Crystal & gem
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3.7 stars
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Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for--from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the...
56. Dog
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2.3 stars
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
57. Eyewitness dinosaur
58. Future
59. Human body
60. Insect
61. Jungle
62. Mammal
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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.
63. Mars
64. Medieval life
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3 stars
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An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
65. Mummy
66. Music
67. Ocean
68. Photography
69. Pirate
71. Robot
72. Rocks & minerals
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5 stars
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"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
73. Seashore
74. Shark
75. Skeleton
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Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
76. Titanic
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3.7 stars
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"Set sail on the Titanic and find out what happened when the "unsinkable" liner hit an iceberg. Discover treasures from the shipwreck that lay undiscovered for years, and read personal accounts of courage, sorrow, and survival."--Provided by publisher.
77. Weather
78. Whale
79. World Series
80. World War II
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5 stars
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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.
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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...
82. Amphibian
83. Ancient China
84. Aztec
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5 stars
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Discover the mysterious world of these ancient people - their beliefs, rituals, and fascinating civilizations.
85. Baseball
86. Basketball
87. Car
88. Chemistry
89. Crime & detection
90. Dance
91. Early humans
92. Earth
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Examines the natural forces that shape our planet, covering such topics as climate, the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers.
93. Ecology
94. Electricity
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2.8 stars
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Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
95. Explorer
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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.
96. Eyewitness mythology
97. Eyewitness NASCAR
98. Religion
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Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
99. Fish
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Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
100. Food
101. Invention
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Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
102. Islam
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5 stars
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Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
103. Money
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2 stars
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Examines the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards, and discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
104. North American Indian
105. Olympics
106. Pond & river
107. Shipwreck
108. Sports
109. Tree
110. Vietnam War
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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.
111. Wild West
112. Christianity
113. Da Vinci and his times
114. Eyewitness great scientists
115. Eyewitness Mesopotamia
116. Oil
117. Eyewitness bird
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"Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as finding out about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their nest to...
118. Presidents
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2.5 stars
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Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
119. Vote
121. Evolution
122. Moon
123. Soldier
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Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
124. Space exploration
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3 stars
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Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
125. Universe
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5 stars
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"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....
126. Eyewitness Viking
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Discover the story of the Vikings-- their ships, weapons, legends, and saga of war and discovery.
127. Water
128. Baseball
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4.5 stars
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This book "will help children to learn all about their favorite ball game--baseball--and its star players. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the ... world of reading"--
129. Chicago
130. Dinosaur
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4 stars
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Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow. Colorful, factual illustrations and fascinating first-hand accounts from experts offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
131. Economy
133. Soccer
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3 stars
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Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.
134. Treasure
135. City
136. Computer
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Eyewitness Computer gives readers an up-close look at the machines that have come to define the modern world. From laptops to supercomputers, this book uses clear, crisp photography and engaging text to explain how computers work, the functions they serve, and what they might do in the future.
137. Flight
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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.
138. Pond and river
140. Science
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5 stars
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Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions.
141. Boy Scouts of America
142. Butterfly & moth
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Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, and growth from pupa to larva to adult.
143. Energy
144. Eyewitness animal
145. Religion
146. Reptile
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"Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move, and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will [examine] the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how crocodiles look after their young, how lizards store fat in their tails, and how chameleons swivel their eyes....
147. Transportation
149. Human body
150. Volcano & Earthquake
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3.8 stars
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Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.
151. Wonders of the world
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5 stars
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Highlights the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, along with modern day wonders such as the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal and the Burj Khalifa.
152. Eyewitness animal
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Introduces the world of animals, describing their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.
153. Natural disasters
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4 stars
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"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
155. Judaism
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5 stars
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Text and photographs examine the history, faith, and culture of Judaism.
156. Fossil
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5 stars
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A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.
159. World War I
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"Explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century ... Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum"--