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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents: Explore the Lives of the Presidents Who Shaped American History from the Foundin from the Founding Fathers to Today's Leaders

    James Barber, Smithsonian Institution

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 3, 2017)
    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.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.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: World War I: Witness the Horror and Heroism of the Great War from the Assassination of an Arc

    Simon Adams

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    Learn what life was like for soldiers, find out what weapons were used to fight, and discover how – after millions of people had died – “the Great War” finally ended. Eyewitness World War I is an easy-to-understand guide to the world’s terrible Great War. Real-life photographs with clear explanations will give you a look into one of the worst conflicts in history. From the causes of the war to the challenges in battle and the consequences afterward, this book covers the intense four-year battle on land, at sea, and up in the sky. Discover life in the muddy trenches and see how the world was changed forever, and understand why WWI’s victims must never be forgotten.Whether you need help on a school project or you just want to learn more about how this devastating conflict happened, Eyewitness World War I provides all the information you’ll need accompanied by pictures, illustrations, facts, statistics, and timelines. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 17, 2008)
    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. Eyewitness Books now come with a giant wall chart and a CD of clip-art. Content gives a comprehensive overview of the voting process in government-how it has changed through history, and how it differs in republics around the world.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Civil War: Witness the War That Turned a Nation Against Itself from the Brutal Battles to its Legendary Commanders

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    Paperback (DK Children, March 10, 2015)
    Whether your child has a special interest in the Civil War, you want to encourage further learning about this important time in American history, or your child is studying the Civil War in the classroom and you want to add more learning to school curriculum, Eyewitness: Civil War is the ideal choice for learning about the Civil War.DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the World: Take an Incredible Journey Around the World's Most Awesome Sights from the Pyram

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World—the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria—DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the World showcases more than 50 architectural feats and natural treasures. From man-made landscapes like the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the Nile River, this book takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most awesome sights.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.
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  • Submarine

    Neil Mallard, JJ Tall

    Library Binding (DK Children, Sept. 16, 2003)
    Created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum, an addition to the Eyewitness Books series illustrates the technology used to build and navigate submarines and the many ways they are used today. 20,000 first printing.
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  • Eyewitness: Desert

    Miranda Macquitty

    Hardcover (DK Children, June 1, 2000)
    Full-color photos. Examine the forces that form deserts and discover the amazing variety of life in these seemingly desolate lands, from frogs that hibernate for years to Bedouins who can tell direction just by feeling stones on the ground.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Butterfly and Moth

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    With more than twenty million copies sold in forty languages in ninety countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness been the most trusted young adult nonfiction book series for more than thirty years. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the one-hundred-plus titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Wall charts and clip art CDs are perfect for school projects and homework help Unique integration of words and pictures make the series an ideal match for reluctant readers and ESL students
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  • Farm

    Ned B. Halley

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 9, 1996)
    Take a close-up look at the story of farming--the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock, and the work of plowing, sowing, and harvesting. The history of the farm from its earliest days, the important roles of animals and machines, and the future of farming are explored with vivid photographs and fascinating facts.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Earth

    Susanna van Rose

    Hardcover (DK Children, July 1, 2013)
    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.
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  • DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient China: Discover the History of Imperial China from the Great Wall to the Days of the La

    Arthur Cotterell, Laura Buller

    Hardcover (DK Children, Sept. 5, 2005)
    A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final years in the early 20th century. See the stunning bronze work of the ancient Chinese and the beautiful techniques used for Chinese calligraphy. Learn why the First Emperor created the Terracotta Army, what kinds of goods were carried along the Silk Route, who invented paper, and much, much more. 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.
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  • Eyewitness: Butterfly & Moth

    PH - DK Titles

    Hardcover (PH - DK Titles, Jan. 1, 2002)
    A series renowned for its remarkable visual design—Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
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