Books in Eyewitness Disaster series

These are the books that show you what others only tell you - fully revised and updated. "DK Eyewitness Titanic" is a spectacular and informative guide to one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of the luxury liner whose maiden voyage is commemorated in 2012. Watch triumph turn to tragedy as the luxury liner sinks to its watery grave, plunging hundreds of people into the icy sea. They'll find out what happened to the Captain of the Titanic and hear the stories behind the Carpathia crew who rescued the survivors. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Titanic.

Step into the eye of the storm. Follow the action, from the first news reports of a hurricane called Katrina gathering out at sea, to eyewitness accounts of those who survive the epic devastation she finally wreaks along the Gulf Coast. Then look back at the history of these catastrophic storms and examine the science of hurricanes. How do they form? Why do they rage through the same regions? Which were the deadliest hurricanes in history? And how can scientists predict their landfall? All the answers are here, in an exciting narrative brought to life with stunning National Geographic photography of storm-ravaged landscapes and cities. The book's informative back matter contains all the facts that report-writers need, and includes a complete list of sources to find out more about this fearsome phenomenon. This season, Hurricanes will score a direct hit with children everywhere.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Full-color photos. "Some of nature's most spectacular phenomena get the 'Eyewitness' treatment, with the gorgeous graphics and outstanding design that characterize this series. The account starts with an overall perspective showing how volcanoes and earthquakes occur. Effects on humans and attempts to measure and predict these events are treated. This book will attract readers to an already popular topic, and will provide one of the most effective introductions available."--School Library Journal.

Help your child learn about evolution with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From the biological code that links all living things to what happened during the Ice Age; let your child trace the discoveries that explore and explain the amazing diversity of life on Earth. They'll discover more about evolution by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about evolution.

"DK Eyewitness Tudor" is a spectacular and informative guide to one of the most turbulent periods in English history. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of the fascinating characters who influenced Tudor times. From the severed heads of traitors displayed on London Bridge to what life was like for Tudor children, and the controversial Kings and Queens: let your child learn all about the life and times of The Tudors. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Tudors. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our website.