Books with title DK Eyewitness Books: Mars

DK Eyewitness Books: Judaism charts the spread of the Jewish people, from the time of the Hebrews in the Middle East to Jewish communities around the world today.Uncover the 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 in the fields of science, medicine, and the arts. Discover how Judaism began with the story of the first patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Learn about the the sacred books of the faith including the Torah, and find out how Kosher laws affect everyday life.Available for the first time in paperback and featuring more than 180 images and illustrations, DK Eyewitness Books: Judaism helps bring one of the world's oldest religions to life.Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.Awards:8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award WinnerA Parents' Choice Award Winner

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. From limpets and sea urchins to crabs and terrapins, young readers will learn about shells' inhabitants and the best places to find them. Eyewitness: Shell also presents images of fossils from millions of years ago — some from specialized museum collections and seen here for the first time.

A unique guide to soccer--the "beautiful game" and the world's most popular sport.This is the guide for any fan who wants to know all about soccer--from World Cup winners to skills and techniques. With 265 million players worldwide and billions of viewers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, soccer really is the world's best-loved sport.Record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of soccer history. Results from recent tournaments, including the UEFA Women's EURO 2017, offer the latest on soccer facts. Find information on the UEFA Champions League, UEFA European Championship, and Copa América. Club shirts and memorabilia are pictured from years gone by, as are current trophies. Biographies of well-known players, from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane, provide details of their careers. Read up on tricky tactics, refresh your soccer skills knowledge, and get a handle on the science and technology of the sport. Prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia with DK Eyewitness Books: Soccer, which is full of the facts you need to become a soccer expert.

A visual and informative guide to our solar system with the most recent photographs from NASA and ESA, in the DK Eyewitness Books format.Blast off into space and be an eyewitness to our solar system in DK Eyewitness Books: Planets.From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an up-close view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and more. See amazing up-to-date photographs from NASA probes, and learn hundreds of amazing facts. What is a planet? How many rings does Saturn have? Could people live on other planets? Find out and explore in DK Eyewitness Books: Planets.DK Eyewitness Books: Planets takes kids as close as they can get to the other worlds of our solar system.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

Explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam with this stunning in-depth look at the complex world of one of the world's greatest religions. This guide gives a detailed look at the Qur'an and The Five Pillars of Islam and offers a list of "fascinating facts" along with a comprehensive timeline. See styles of traditional dress for men and women, discover the story of the Mughal emperor Babur, and find out what happens during the Hajj. Artifacts, sacred objects, and modern-day photographs combine to provide the dramatic level of detail for which the Eyewitness series is known. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

This updated edition of Eyewitness: Shark is an in-depth look at some of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in the ocean — from the gracious sting ray to the voracious great white. Vivid photographs of various shark breeds including hammerheads, angel sharks, horn sharks, and more combine with informative text highlighting shark artifacts, stories of shark attacks, how a shark detects its prey and more, offering a close-up look at one of the most awesome animals on the planet, their behavior and secret underwater lives. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. How are earthquakes recorded? How was the Grand Canyon formed? How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water? Where do icebergs originate? With full-color photography and 3-D models of geological equipment, rocks, and minerals, Eyewitness: Earth is the perfect guide for gaining a better understanding of the secrets of life on our planet and how animals, plants, and the environment coexist.

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. A new edition to the list, Eyewitness Economy unravels the mysteries and paradoxes of how economies work, or fail. Illustrated throughout with illuminating photos, the book answers questions such as: why is money valuable, why do recessions happen and why are some countries rich and others poor?