Books in DK Eyewitness series

Discover Islam--the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the Islamic world.Explore the world's fastest-growing religion--from the Prophet Muhammad to Ramadan and the Qu'ran. Learn about traditional Islamic dress, feasts, and Islam's rich tradition of design.Why do Muslims fast? What are the five pillars of Islam? What happens during the pilgrimage to Mecca? How did Islam spread across the world, from Spain to China? Find answers to these questions and more. Read about annual festivals in the Muslim calendar, including Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. View the layout of a mosque and see Islam's role in scholarly learning, from astronomy to mathematics and medicine. Learn about the religion's first conquests and the arms and armor of the Islamic world. Read about Islam's important figures, including the scholar Avicenna, the explorer Ibn Battuta, and the military leader Saladin.DK Eyewitness Books: Islam is the perfect guide for kids who want to learn about this vibrant religion and culture.

From majestic bald eagles to nocturnal owls, meet the top aerial predators in DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey. See how raptors fly and hunt using their incredible speed and vision to take down their prey. Explore these birds' deep history, unique biology, and the different habitats they live in with DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey.Follow the life of a bird of prey, from egg to fluffy chick to full adulthood. Learn how fast a peregrine falcon can fly or how ospreys dive for fish on the water's surface. Find out how their hollow bones and extraordinary feathers and wings determine how fast and far different types of birds can fly. From forests to deserts, birds of prey thrive and survive in a wide range of environments because of their ability to adapt to the world around them.Discover all the things both big and small that make raptors unique in DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey.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 world of the animal kingdom from the tiniest insects to the mighty humpback whale. In Eyewitness: Animal, kids 8-12 can discover the animal kingdom and how it works. From cold and warm blooded vertebrates to marine and freshwater species, plus livestock, migrations, animals in mythology, record-breakers, and more, this volume in the award-winning series is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. 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. 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 versatile wheel to the tiny and powerful computer chip, discover the most ingenious, world-changing inventions ever. Enter the world of innovation and technology with Eyewitness Invention. Learn the story behind certain inventors and how an invention shapes up from a mere idea to a widely used household item. From the first writing utensils and timekeeping devices to mechanized vehicles and controlled flight, this lively, educational book is the best way to introduce young minds to the most important innovations that have shaped human history. Packed with hundreds of images showing primitive tools to modern-day machines, Eyewitness Invention is loaded with information. The reference section at the end provides even more amazing facts. Full of fun facts, this book is made for kids and is perfect for school and homework projects.

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 charts the spread of the Jewish people, from the time of the Hebrews in the Middle East to Jewish communities around the world today and 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

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.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

Thousands of years before you were born, an amazing civilization was busy making its mark on the world forever.Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and see for yourself with this revealing and remarkable guide from DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series. You’ll explore this unique country in unprecedented detail, from the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb. You’ll navigate the Nile River to see how trade and transport flourished on this busy waterway. You’ll meet gods and goddesses, as well as everyday Egyptians and mummies preparing for the afterlife. You’ll experience a day in the life, discovering the clothing, housing, entertainment, work, and transport of these extraordinary people. Taste their magical medicines and try their tricky hieroglyphs. Visually stunning and endlessly fascinating, this Egyptian extravaganza is now revised with all the latest information, including new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Included is a giant fold-out wall chart full of ancient wonders to transform bedroom or classroom walls.

A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format.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.

An informative and visual guide to America's highest office, this DK Eyewitness book explores the history of the White House and the presidents who have served in it, and features a spread about the nation's 45th president, Donald Trump.Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase.Flip to the reference section in DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents to learn even more fun facts. Read iconic speeches, including Ronald Reagan's Evil Empire speech, John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and Washington's farewell address. Learn about presidential libraries and homes, national parks, Mount Rushmore, and Washington, DC.Now revised and updated, DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents looks at key players, political events, and historic moments throughout each president's term. Learn how each commander in chief led the United States through war, political turmoil, and times of peace with full-page spreads and easy-to-understand information about America's history.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.