Books in Eyewitness series

Why do earthquakes hit particular places? What was it like in Pompeii when Vesuvius exploded? How do tsunamis occur?Discover everything about volcanoes around the world – from the largest, such as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, to the most active including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy. Did you know that Indonesia has over 125 active volcanoes, and that there is one in Antarctica, too? Explore the hot spots of the world, including the Pacific Ring of Fire.What does an earthquake feel like, and how long does it last? Read all about the devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco, the stages of an earthquake, and how dogs can help to rescue people.Learn all about tectonic plates, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth, and how eruptions affect our climate. Find out what a volcanologist does, and how scientists can predict the timing and measure the magnitude of an earthquake.Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake is packed with fascinating facts alongside stunning photography and illustrations.

A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format.Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to our prehistoric world through fossilized shells, skulls, teeth, plants, and, of course, skeletons with DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil. Discover the most precious fossils in the world; see how fossils form; find out how early historians and scientists used fossils; and learn how you can become a paleontologist with the included fossil guide.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.

From the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans, Eyewitness: Ancient Civilizations looks at the world's most intriguing societies and the legacies they left behind. This comprehensive guide introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history.Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about rocks and minerals - perfect for younger readers. From rare gems and precious metals to a unique view of the earth, Eyewitness Rock & Mineral lets your child learn all about the spectacular rocks and minerals that cover the earth, how they are cut and used in a range of important industries such as building, energy, jewellery and more! Eyewitness Rock & Mineral also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness Rock & Mineral is now much more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.

This picture-packed, fact-filled guide will rock your world!Already selling more than one million copies, this comprehensive visual book for kids introduces the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth. From volcanic rocks to glittering gems and everything in between, Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals leaves no stone unturned. Did you know that every rock is a combination of one or more minerals? Or that marble was first used in ancient Greece? And almost 20,000 meteorites land on our planet every year? Discover all this and much, much more inside. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this book for children unearths essential information, fascinating facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines.With places to visit and ways to find out more, there is no end to your geological journey of discovery.

Discover the very first weapons ever made, shining armor worn by medieval knights, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West.Eyewitness Arms and Armor gives you an exciting look at weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photography reveals the design, construction, and workings of armor, giving a unique view of how methods of warfare have changed throughout history.See the way weapons such as guns, swords, and bows developed over time to win fights and wars. Learn how the improvement of the weapons forced the improvement in armor – as weapons became more accurate and deadly, the people in the firing line needed better protection! Find out which events in history sparked the creation of weapons and armor, and see who used them. Whether you’re already a history fan or want to learn more about how humans adapted their weaponry techniques over time, you’ll find lots of help inside this visual guide.

See a jaguar swimming, a cat that can outrun a car, a leopard who lost his spots, and a black panther stalking its prey. Learn why cats need whiskers, how they purr, how the Manx cat lost its tail, and why a tiger is striped. Discover how cats communicate, how cats find their way home, why the black cat has been both persecuted and pampered, why they are said to have nine lives, and more. From domestic cats to the beasts prowling in the wild, Eyewitness: Cat looks at these beautiful mammals that are a part of our world. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. 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.

A visual and informative guide to the myths of world civilizations.Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to the mythological stories of cultures throughout the world.Whether it's the creation of the world, the fertility of the land, or a history of its people, each culture has its own mythology: a collection of stories that explain the world as it relates to them and that has been passed down through the generations. From heroes and villains to gods and tricksters to floods and the end of the world, discover the myths of the Norse, Greek, Hindu, Inuit, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, Native American, and other cultures.DK Eyewitness Books: Mythology is a visual and informative guide to the stories that prove a central part of the world's peoples.Series Overview: 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.

Full-color photos. "An excellent glossy catalogue of entertaining information about a civilization of antiquity. Family life, household effects, cosmetics, sports, children's dress and games--all these and more are on display in eye-filling spreads. Either read chronologically or browsed through, each page offers up a sterling visual feast guaranteed to spur discussion and provoke thinking about the early Romans."--Kirkus.

A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures.Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws.DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile lets young readers enter the cold-blooded world of these fascinating creatures.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.