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1) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
2) Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub, Inc
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.), Bird expert files (64 p. ; 22 cm.), wall chart, map, profile cards, and model.
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.
3) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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.
4) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the world of musical sound and the amazing variety of instruments that create music.
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 note sound, how an invisible "column" of air sounds a pipe,...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
6) Car
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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.
7) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
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Description
A concise study of the various species of fish that inhabit the oceans and waterways of the world which discusses how they swim and breath, the functions of fins and scales, feeding habits, how they protect themselves against predators, and more.
8) Fossil
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how...
9) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.
Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals.
"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and...
10) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
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.
11) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
12) Crystal and gem
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
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...
13) Reptile
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles.
14) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the glory of ancient Greece in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of what classical Greece was like. Children will be mesmerized by striking photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artefacts to help understand what life was like at this...
15) 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...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces -- from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities...
17) The human body
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1993
Edition
1st Amer. ed.
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Photographs, text, and exercises help show children how the body works; includes information on the senses, bones, major organs, teeth, nerves, hormones, and other related topics.
18) Knight
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Discover deadly weapons such as caltrops, maces, and pollaxes. Find out why knight decorated their shields with coats-of-arms and other symbols. See the different types of armor worn by knights and their horses."
19) Ancient China
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.
20) Castle
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the medieval world of castles looking at their history, how they were built, and what life was like inside them.
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