Eyewitness books
Author
2) Football
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
6) Archeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2016
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of the Holy Lands and the people who lived there before the time of Christ.
8)
Boat
Author
9)
Book
Author
10)
Building
Author
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
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
Author
13)
Cowboy
Author
14)
Desert
Author
15)
Dinosaur
Author
18)
Elephant
Author
19)
Epidemic
Author
20)
Farm
Author
21)
Film
Author
22)
Flag
Author
23)
Force & motion
Author
25) Goya
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the National Gallery
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
26)
Impressionism
Author
27) Knight
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
28)
Light
Author
29) Manet
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with National Gallery Publications, London
Pub. Date
c2000, 1993
Language
English
30) Monet
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Musée Marmottan
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
31)
Mythology
Author
32)
Perspective
Author
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Discover the amazing world of shelled animals, including their evolution, variety, and habitats. Includes CD.
36) Spy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
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
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses railroads and the trains that move along them.
41)
Van Gogh
Author
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44) Everest
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the various types of creatures that live in the different layers of a tropical rain forest.
46) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
47) Judaism
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uncover key events in the history of Judaism, where and how Jewish people worship, the day-to-day customs and festivals they follow, and the major contributions made by Jewish figures.
48)
Submarine
Author
49)
Ancient Greece
Author
50)
Ancient Rome
Author
51) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2011
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
53) Castle
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
54) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics." -- Back cover.
55) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, how crystals are grown artificially, how crystals are used in industry, and other aspects of crystallography.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.
57)
Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
58) Future
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
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
61)
Insect
Author
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Describes and illustrates the structural complexity of one of the world's most valuable ecosystems.
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
c2000, 1989
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
66)
Mummy
Author
67)
Music
Author
68) Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet strange-looking fish, explore shipwrecks and see how an octopus moves.
69)
Photography
Author
70)
Pirate
Author
71)
Pyramid
Author
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
74)
Seashore
Author
75) Shark
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
76)
Skeleton
Author
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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.
78)
Weather
Author
79) Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c2000, 1993
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.
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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.
82)
American Revolution
Author
83)
Amphibian
Author
84)
Ancient China
Author
85)
Aztec, Inca & Maya
Author
86)
Baseball
Author
87) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.
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 today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89)
Chemistry
Author
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c2000, 1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets of life on our planet--and learn how animals, plants, and the environment interact. Includes CD.
94)
Ecology
Author
95) Electricity
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of electricity--from the earliest discoveries to the technologies of today. Includes CD.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of exploration, from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
98)
Eyewitness NASCAR
Author
99)
Eyewitness religion
Author
100) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.
101)
Food
Author
102) Invention
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have changed the world. Includes CD.
103) Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c2002
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
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2016
Language
English
Description
Details various types of currency from both the past and the present, from the sea salt money of Ethiopia to how coins and banknotes are made today.
105)
North American Indian
Author
106)
Olympics
Author
107)
Pond & river
Author
108)
Shipwreck
Author
109)
Sports
Author
110) Tree
Author
Series
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
112) Wild West
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
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 Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
114)
Da Vinci and his times
Author
115)
Eyewitness great scientists
Author
116)
Eyewitness Mesopotamia
Author
117)
Oil
Author
119)
Presidents
Author
120)
Vote
Author
121)
Battle
Author
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Discusses Charles Darwin and the theory of natural selection.
123)
Moon
Author
124) Soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
An introduction to soldiers throughout the ages, from Medieval knights to modern troops.
125) Space exploration
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides readers with a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe the resources for learning all about the universe.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Examines the story of the Vikings, their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
128)
Water
Author
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Information on everything from bats and balls to great players and world series games, the minor leagues, college baseball, and more.
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
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. Colorful, factual illustrations and fascinating first-hand accounts from experts offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
132) Economy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Unravels the mysteries and paradoxes of economics on society.
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer; its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.
135)
Treasure
Author
136)
City
Author
137)
Computer
Author
138)
Flight
Author
139)
Pond and river
Author
140) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the world of lions, tigers, wolves, eagles, sharks, and other animals that prey on other 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
Language
English
Description
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.
144)
Energy
Author
145) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the exciting world of animals. See the newest species discovered, and learn about endangered statuses, animal adaptations, and how humans impact animals around the world.
146)
Religion
Author
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c2000, 1991
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
150)
Human body
Author
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like 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...
152)
Wonders of the world
Author
153)
Animal
154) Natural disasters
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the forces that shape our planet and affect our lives, from hurricanes to volcanoes.
156)
Judaism
157)
Eyewitness fossil
Author
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
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.
159) 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.
160) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Details the drama of life in the trenches and how the Great War devastated Europe.