Eyewitness books
Author
2) Football
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
Author
5) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a study of the science and technology of digging up the past, from the 1870 excavation of Troy to the recent discovery of a Chinese emperor's long-lost grave.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
8) Boat
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House [distributor]
Pub. Date
c1992
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
9)
Book
Author
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Discover the horror of salve life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assasinated,"--page [4] of cover.
12) Costume
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13)
Cowboy
Author
14) Desert
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
15) Dinosaur!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
17)
Electronics
Author
18)
Elephant
Author
19)
Epidemic
Author
20) Farm
Author
Series
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
21)
Film
Author
22) Flag
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.
23) Force & motion
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25)
Goya
Author
26)
Impressionism
Author
27) Knight
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
28) Light
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
29)
Manet
Author
30)
Monet
Author
31) Mythology
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
352 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Covers mythology around the globe, from the classic Greek to lesser known Malaysian. Provides synopses of the great myths from antiquity to the present. Various gods are cataloged by subject to enable comparisons of distant civilizations.
32) Perspective
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 11.2 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
33) Prehistoric life
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
36) Spy
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
61 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.
37)
Super Bowl
Author
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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
Author
42) Watercolor
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1993
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) 29 cm.
Language
English
45)
Rain forest
Author
46) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) 29 cm.
Language
English
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism.
48) Submarine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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.
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
51) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
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.
52) Astronomy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the planets and stars of the Universe, and discover the mysteries of the world's oldest science. Discover the astronomical connection between the Earth's seas and the Moon. Find out why the planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god. See how 19th-century astronomers explained our Solar System. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to...
53) Castle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.
54) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
57) Dinosaur!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
58)
Future
Author
59) Horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
60) Human body
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body--from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.
61) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors – from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and...
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pop-up pages and pull-out sheets present an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66)
Mummy
Author
67) Music
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at the history of music, how instruments are made, and how they have evolved today.
68) Ocean
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1160L
Language
English
Description
Explores the endless diversity of life in the sea, from the humpback whale and its hour-long songs to the coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.
69) Photography
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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"--P. [4] of cover.
71) Pyramid
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world. Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are, discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids, and looking at different pyramids around the world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
72 pages ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74) Seashore
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
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) Skeleton
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
78) Weather
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Wind, rain, snow, fog, frost, and sunshine are all signs of the constant shifting Earth's atmosphere. This continual change is what we call weather. The weather changes in four ways-- its movement, which can bring winds; its temperature, which can cause anything from frost to heatwaves; its moisture content, which can bring rain; and its pressure, which can cause cloudless days or fierce storm"--Taken from wall chart.
79) Whale
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees. Superb color photographs of dolphins, killer whales, walruses, and more offer a unique eyewitness view of these mysterious sea creatures, what they look like, how they behave, and their battle for survival. See the whiskers of a walrus, inside the...
80) World Series
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ultimate insider's guide of the championship of Major League Baseball.
81) World War II
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since,...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war 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 British, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how soldiers were drilled, and find out why Yorktown was not the end of the Revolution. Eyewitness American Revolution...
83) Amphibian
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Eyewitness Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Amazing color photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations.
Show your child how jewelry was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their
...
86)
Baseball
Author
87) Basketball
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a comprehensive history of the game of basketball and includes full-color and vintage photographs of early teams and players along with information on equipment and uniforms used over the decades, stadiums, and the birth of the NBA.
88) Car
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to modern high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89)
Chemistry
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92) Early humans
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
93) Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about 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
Author
95) Electricity
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63, [1] p. : col. ill., facsims., maps, ports., ; 29 cm.
Language
English
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
98)
Eyewitness NASCAR
Author
99) Religion
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to the world's religions, discussing man's spiritual search for answers about life and death, and looking at the belief systems and practices of many faiths including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism.
100) Fish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
101)
Food
Author
102) Invention
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
61 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
107) Pond & river
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
108) Shipwreck
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.
109) Sports
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
71 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures.
112) Wild West
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Rev. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
69 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.
113) Christianity
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
114) Da Vinci & his times
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
71 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
115) Great scientists
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart (58 x 80 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
116) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia.
117) Oil
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
NC 1080L
Language
English
Description
Includes brief biographical and historical information about all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.
120)
Vote
Author
121)
Battle
Author
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2009, c1993
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Text about and photography of experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the natural world and how life began.
123)
Moon
Author
124) Soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art disc (4 3/4 in.)
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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
Language
English
Description
"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....
128)
Water
Author
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 fold-out wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
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
Author
136)
City
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 30 cm. 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future.
138) Flight
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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
Author
140) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.
141)
Science
Author
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.
144)
Energy
Author
145) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
146) Religion
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to the world's religions, discussing man's spiritual search for answers about life and death, and looking at the belief systems and practices of many faiths including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism.
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.
148) Transportation
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of transportation from ancient humans using muscle to traveling in space and discusses different modes of transportation.
149)
Ancient civilizations
Author
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth s most extraordinary natural forces from active volcanoes, including Kilauea 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 of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of...
152)
Wonders of the world
Author
153) World War I
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
154) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.
155) Natural disasters
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"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...
156)
Eagles & birds of prey
Author
157)
Judaism
158) Fossil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.
159) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1090L
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 were constructed and how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for the afterlife...
160) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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.