Books in Eyewitness Video series

Did you know that Therizinosaurus had a claw longer than a man’s arm? Did you know it only used its terrifying claws for eating plants?From the tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty Brachiosaurus reaching for food in the treetops, Eyewitness Dinosaur unearths fascinating facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures. Learn about different types of dinosaurs and their body parts, diets, senses, evolution, and more. Discover how we know so much about them just from examining what they’ve left behind, including footprints, bones… and droppings.This is the perfect guide for dinosaur lovers, and great for projects or homework help – with colorful and factual illustrations, and lots of labels and statistics to break down the information into easy bite-sized chunks. Take a trip through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and enjoy learning all there is to know about your favorite ancient monsters.

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.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide of World War II. Compelling and accessible Eyewitness World War II explores every aspect of the Second World War from the impact of World War I and the implication of unstable peace to the significant events that sparked the path to war. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition, Eyewitness World War II is now more interactive and colourful than ever with infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child. Eyewitness World War II also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.

Take an inside look at the life of a knight — from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry — in this updated edition of Eyewitness: Knight. Illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking, and crusades. With content appropriate for 8 – 12 year olds, the book covers everything from the very first knights to the decline of chivalry. Each book retains the stunning artworks 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.

Discover the power and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes — from hotspots to tsunamis in this updated edition of a best-selling title in the Eyewitness series. Highlighting two of nature's most terrifying forces, Eyewitness: Volcano and Earthquake lets young readers witness truly terrifying volcanoes exploding with molten lava and devastating earthquakes that can rip apart and uproot a landscape in an instant. Discover how buildings are earthquake-proofed, find out how animals can detect earthquakes before people, how Pompeii was buried and destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, plus learn about the career of a volcanologist, the types of seismic waves and how lava can reach temperatures of up to 2,190 °F. 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 new addition to the Eyewitness series, Gandhi brings alive the story of one of the most respected and revered men in modern history. Tracing his life from his childhood through his involvement in the struggle for Indian independence and the Partition of India, Gandhi recounts the Dandi March, the Non-cooperation Movement, and the Quit India Movement in vivid detail. Explaining his legacy in a simple, accessible way, Eyewitness: Gandhi offers useful insights into his philosophies, ideas, and teachings.

Have you been dreaming about exploring the great mysteries of space? Do you see yourself aboard the next space mission? Have you always wondered about what lies beyond our planet? Learn how rockets work, find out about the various missions to the Moon and Mars, and know about all the rovers and landers with Eyewitness Space Exploration. Train with the astronauts to find out about the equipment they use to work in space. Trace the evolution of spacesuits and know how many components they have and how much they weigh. Share a meal with the astronauts and see how they carry on their day-to-day tasks in zero gravity. Follow the various spacecraft in space – from distant explorers such as Voyager to sample-gathering rovers on Mars, such as Curiosity.Eyewitness Space Exploration is now more interactive and colorful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Supports the Common Core State Standards

Discover the story of science—and how it shaped our understanding of the world. Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions. See how medieval science led to the invention of gunpowder, find out how dinosaurs evolved, discover what lies inside an atom, and much, much more! The classic nonfiction series Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at its subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Be an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence. Discover how a few brave patriots battled a great empire, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how soldiers were drilled, and find out why Yorktown was not the of the Revolution.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.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about Ancient Egypt - perfect for younger readers. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Tutankhamun's tomb this spectacular non-fiction guide explores one history's most remarkable civilisations. Perfect for homework help Eyewitness Ancient Egypt lets your child discover what life was like for Egyptians and how Pharaohs lived. Eyewitness Ancient Egypt 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 Ancient Egypt is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.