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($6 each, HB, VGC+ some ex lib) 7+
Ancient Egypt (George Hart) A dazzling look at Egyptian artifacts and architecture. Hundreds of excellent-quality, captioned, full-color photographs and reproductions demonstrate various aspects of culture and life. Two-page spreads focus on different facets of this ancient civilization, and transparent cutaways are used to view Tutankhamen's mummy, the interior of his tomb, the temple at Abu Simbel, and the hold of a cargo boat on the Nile. This spectacular presentation is easy to read and a delight to browse through. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Ancient-Egypt-George-Hart/dp/0789457849
Ancient Greece (Anne Pearson) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse looked like. Learn how Greek athletes did the long jump, how Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops, how to play the Greek game of kottabos, who discovered Troy, and why Socrates drank hemlock. Discover the origins of the Hippocratic oath, what toys Greek children played with, the layout of a typical Greek home, the range of the conquests of Alexander the Great, who the Greek gods were, and much, much more! http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780789465863 (Cover different)
Arms & Armour (Michele Byam) Head into battle and discover all the different types of arms and armour - from the first prehistoric hand axes used in the Stone age to the battledress of a Japanese Samurai. In-depth facts and stunning photographs make this a perfect resource for projects, reference and discovery. http://www.biblio.com/books/160120786.html
Battle (Richard Holmes) An excellent visual introduction to military arts and science. Holmes traces the history of battle and warfare from the ancient Assyrians to World War I. Each chapter contains an assortment of full-color captioned photos and drawings featuring explanations on most aspects of war: infantry, artillery, supply and transport, reconnaissance, etc. Presented in a clear style with stunning photographs, this browsable book is the next best thing to visiting a museum. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Battle-Richard-Holmes/dp/0789460327#reader_0789460327
Castle (Christopher Gravett) $6 HB GC This book on castles transports readers back to the world of medieval fortifications to meet the people who built them and lived inside them. Readers explore the first earth-and-timber castles, take part in a siege, watch the community of lords and ladies, jesters, pages going about their daily lives - even peek into the Great Hall and deep down into the dungeons. The striking photography and well-researched, fact-packed text of this series has captivated young and older readers alike, and established the "Eyewitness Guides" series as the perfect way to learn. Any age. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Castle-Eyewitness-Guides-Christopher-Gravett/dp/075136021X
Christianity (Philip Wilkinson) This highly illustrated volume guides young readers in exploring the faith of Christianity, from its origins to its role in the 21st century. http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?type=xw12&isbn=0789492393/SC.GIF&client=pinap
Cinema (Richard Platt) This book is a visual guide to the history of the cinema - its technology and development from the first silent movies to epic, contemporary films. The history starts from the cinema's early precursors such as Javanese shadow puppets, the Magic Lantern and Edward Muybridge's experiments with the photography of movement, to the first movie cameras and projectors, the development of sound and the glamour of Hollywood. The book features all the major genres from Westerns to epics and from horror films to comedies. http://openlibrary.org/b/OL8312124M/Cinema_%28DK_Eyewitness_Guides%29
Desert (Miranda Macquitty) An attractive title that features photographs and drawings of flora and fauna, mainly of the deserts of northern Africa and the Middle East, but also of the American Southwest and Australia. There is an emphasis on camels and clothing and artifacts of Arabian people. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Desert-Miranda-MacQuitty/dp/0789458624#reader_0789458624 (Cover different)
Early People (Phil Wilkinson) Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating world of ancient people and their ways of life. Detailed, real-life photographs of tools, weapons, jewellery, clothing and even the remains of the people themselves offer a unique "eyewitness" view of how human life has changed. See the tools used by the first farmers, the oldest surviving food, the weapons of a Bronze Age chieftain, and what our earliest ancestors looked like. http://www.ciao.co.uk/DK_Eyewitness_Guides_Early_People_Nick_Merriman__6718735 (Cover very similar)
Earth (Susanna Van Rose) From the outer limits of the Earth's atmosphere to the innermost core, this book looks in detail at the variety of materials and events that have shaped the planet. It follows the many theories and discoveries that have slowly built up into a picture of how land and the oceans have evolved, and examines in detail the many different rocks and landscape on the Earth. It also includes the dramatic effects of volcanoes and earthquake tremors, and looks at the great mystery of the Earth - the magnetic field. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Earth-Susanna-van-Rose/dp/0789455757
Ecology (Steve Pollock) Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of ecology. Superb color photographs of animals, plants, and ecosystems reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of life around us. See how plants store their food supply, how dung enriches the soil, how biodiversity is measured, the damage caused by acid rain, and a field-digger wasp capturing a fly. Learn how plants create their own food, how and when the world's human population "exploded", how your back yard provides a small-scale model of life all over the Earth. Discover the links in the seashore food chain, how the buffalo was saved from extinction, why insects such as locusts are subject to population explosion, natural pest control, and much, much more! http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Ecology-Steve-Pollock/dp/0789455811 (Cover different)
Everest (Rebecca Stephens) Explore the colossal mountain as never before. Extreme sports have never been more popular, and climbing Mount Everest is as extreme as it gets. the many ways in which this challenge has been met is the subject of this stunning book which explores the mountain environment and survival techniques, traces the emergence of mountain civilizations, and surveys the feats of bravery and endurance with which mountaineers have conquered the world's highest peaks. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Everest/Rebecca-Stephens/e/9780789473967/?itm=109
Explorer (Rupert Matthews) A stunning visual examination of the history of exploration, this book covers not only the earliest voyages around the Mediterranean and the mapping of the New World, but also the latest discoveries under the sea and out in space. http://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Eyewitness-Books-Rupert-Matthews/dp/0789457628#reader_0789457628
Fish (Steve Parker) Here is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fishes. Superb color photographs of tropical fishes, eels, seahorses and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fishes, how they behave and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up", how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs. Learn how a school stays together, why some fishes swim upside down, how a stingray stings, which male fish can "give birth", how stickleback builds its nest, and why fishes need water to breathe. Discover why a shark must keep swimming, how a ray can give an electric shock, what eyespots are for, how an archerfish "shoots" a victim, and much, much more. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Fish-Books-Steve-Parker/dp/0789458101 (Cover different)
Flag (William Crampton) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of flags around the world. Superb color photographs give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the story of flags -- from the earliest heraldic banners to the national flags of today. See the flag of a Chinese pirate ship, the banners of medieval knights and the standards of modern generals, the flags of the French and Russian revolutions, and the national flags of 160 different countries. Learn how to signal by semaphore, how to hoist a flag, why stars and stripes features in the American flag, how flags were hoisted on the Moon and at the South Pole, and how fascinating ceremonies connected with flags have evolved. Discover how Britain's Union Jack has changed over the years, the story behind the Japanese "rising sun," when a flag is flown as half mast, why many Dutch flags feature a picture of a hat on the end of a pole, what the stars on the Australian flag represent, and much, much more! http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Books-William-G-Crampton/dp/0789465655 (Cover different)
Flying Machine (Andrew Nahum) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft. Superb color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" exploration of the history of flight, as well as provide a close-up view of the many different kinds of aircraft in use today, from helicopters to hot-air balloons. See a Victorian steam-powered airplane, a World War I biplane, a jetliner in cross section, what the first pilots wore, how wings provide lift, and what's inside a "black box." Learn how a jet engine works, why early wings needed "doping", how to keep an airplane flying straight and level, and why modern airliners need pressurized cabins. Discover how wooden planes are constructed, what it was like to fly a biplane, how a plane lands and takes off, how a glider works, which plane could be carried on a car, how a helicopter flies, and more. http://www.learningthings.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=PPB78075660800&eq=PPB78075660800-a&Tp=
Fossil (Dr. Paul D. Taylor) A guide to fossils, which are the remains or impression of prehistoric plants and animals hardened in rock. The book traces the history of life on Earth, moving from plants, fish, dinosaurs and mammals, right up to the amazing fossil remains of early people. www.amazon.co.uk/Fossil-Eyewitness-Paul-Taylor/dp/086318409X/ref=pd_cp_b_0_img?pf_rd_p=212521391&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0756606829&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1JHR5PKB34DA3XDX0ABK (Cover different)
Gorilla (Ian Redmond) DK up to their usual brilliant standard. Full of facts about the great apes and the most beautiful, informative illustrations. http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Eyewitness-Books-Ian-Redmond/dp/0679873325
Insect (Laurence Mound) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the extraordinary world of insects. Superb color photographs of beetles, bugs, bees, butterflies, and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the variety and complexity of insects, their structure, life cycles and behavior. See a queen wasp building her nest, a caterpillar devouring a leaf, a cockchafer beetle taking off, two stag beetles fighting over a mate, and a damselfly nymph emerging as an adult. Learn why bees make honey, how to identify insects, why leafcutter ants build underground nests, how diving beetles live and breathe in water, and how mosquitoes spread disease. Discover how a wasp's compound eyes work, which insects have ears on their knees, how wasp grubs feed on living caterpillars, how a butterfly can smell with its wings, and much, much more! http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Eyewitness-Insect/Laurence-Mound/e/9780756630041 (Cover different)
Invention (Lionel Bender) Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=3328208&matches=95&wquery=invention+lionel+bender&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Life (David Burnie) Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of life, this book features clear, expertly written text, color and black-and-white photos, charts, graphics, and 3-D models -- all of which combine to make complex scientific concepts easy to understand. Topics include: the carbon key, cells and organisms, photosynthesis, DNA, reproduction, heredity, kingdoms of life, plants and animals, genetic engineering and more. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Life-David-Burnie/dp/078944884X#reader_078944884X
Mammal (Steve Parker) Stunning real-life photographs of bush babies, badgers, wallabies and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what the inside of a molehill looks like, what a whale has inside its mouth, how a chinchilla keeps its fur clean, and the only mammals that can fly. Learn how to recognize mammal footprints, why some animals store food in their cheek pouches, why you are a mammal, and how the porcupine frightens its enemies. Discover how camels can walk on sand, what mammals looked like in the Ice Age, why some mammals have spines instead of fur, what whiskers are for, why a wallaby has a pouch, and much, much more! http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0394822587.01._SX140_SY225_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Manet (Patricia Wright) Explore Manet's life and art, and the influences that shaped his work. DK gives a new look to the series that forever changed the nonfiction genre and set the standard for highly informative visual guides. This volume, and those to follow in future seasons, forms part of an indispensable library for the whole family. Focusing on the life and work of Manet, this book uses superb full-color photography to bring the artist's work to life and to explore the conditions and motivations that inspired it. http://www.learningthings.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=PPB-0789448793&eq=&Tp=
Matter (Christopher Cooper) Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of matter. Color photographs of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, and 3-D models, plus revealing experiments, bring to life the amazing discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the world. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Matter-Christopher-Cooper/dp/0789448866/ref=pd_sim_b_4
Mythology (Neil Philip) Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Mythology-Neil-Philip/dp/0789462885#reader_0789462885
Ocean (Dr. Miranda Macquitty) Explore the incredible diversity of life in the sea—from the haunting, hour-long songs of humpback whales to the fantastic coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night. http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/isbn/0751360562
Olympic Games (Chris Oxlade) Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/614EWRA3W6L._SL500_SS90_.jpg
Pond & River (Steve Parker) A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Pond-River-Steve-Parker/dp/0789458381#reader_0789458381
Pre-Historic Life (William Lindsay) Using reconstructions and authentic models, such fascinating creatures from Earth's prehistory as the great dinosaurs, the ferocious saber-toothed tiger, and the giant woolly mammoth, are brought vividly to life. Written by William Lindsay, an experienced paleontologist and author of many best-selling books for children on dinosaurs, Photos and illustrations of fossils, prehistoric plants, animals, and dinosaurs are prolific and colorful. http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780789458681
Question And Answer Book (John Farndon) Includes more than 250 questions and answers on nature, history, science and technology, from "What makes the earth quake?" to "Who first used a water wheel?” and "Where were tobacco leaves once used as money?" http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/1564583473
Reptile (Colin McCarthy) Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating world of reptiles. Real-life photographs of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles offer a unique view of some of the world's most curious living creatures, their intriguing characteristics and unusual behavior. http://www.amazon.com/Reptile-Eyewitness-Books-No-27/dp/0679807837/ref=pd_ts_b_12?ie=UTF8&s=books
Rock & Minerals (Dr. R.F. Symes) Learn what the Earth is made of - and how its rocks were formed, how early humans made the first flint tools and how diamonds and precious stones are cut, polished, and made into jewelry. Discover how prehistoric animals are preserved today as fossils, how volcanoes work, how rocks are formed from molten lava, how minerals and metals are mined and how pebbles on the seashore are worn down into sand, and much, much more. http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mineral-Eyewitness-Chris-Pellant/dp/0751347426 (Cover different)
Seashore (Steve Parker) Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of the seashore. Stunning real-life photographs of crabs, lobsters, tide pools, fish, seals, seabirds and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the seashore. See a starfish on the move, how a sea urchin disguises itself, a sea anemone catch a prawn, the inhabitants of a tide pool, and fish that change color. Learn how a limpet grips the rock, how a crab grows a new leg, how a prawn becomes invisible, how seabirds catch fish, and how a sea otter sleeps at sea. Discover how long seaweed can grow, why hermit crabs live in secondhand shells, which shells bore holes in solid rock, where a puffin lays its eggs, and much, much more. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0863183670/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Skeleton (Steve Parker) The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet. Comparisons are drawn with the bones of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mammals. See the 206 different bones in the human body, how your skull differs from a lion's or a chimp's, how teeth grow, and what each one is for, and what the inside of a bone looks like. Learn how bones mend themselves when they break, why half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet, how many toes a horse has and what has happened to the tail you once had. Discover which are the smallest bones in the human body, why some creatures wear their skeletons on the outside and what animal once owned the oldest bones ever found on Earth. http://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Eyewitness-Books-Steve-Parker/dp/0756607264 (Cover different)
Sport (Tim Hammond) From baseball and football to archery and squash, ancient and modern equipment, rules, and history are highlighted in this great book! Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool. Featuring spectacular close-up photographs, this is an ideal attention grabber for reluctant readers and young teens. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Sports/Tim-Hammond/e/9780394996165
Spy (Richard Platt) Discover the world of espionage — from the early spymasters to the electronic surveillance of today. Everybody knows that spies wear white dinner jackets, drive sports cars, like their drinks shaken not stirred, and carry electric saws disguised as watches. Or do they? Certainly, some real spies are sophisticated members of the diplomatic service, but most are ordinary people from all walks of life. Spy is a journey through the history of espionage, from biblical spies who helped bring down the walls of Jericho to today's technological intrusions on the internet. Real-life spying equipment and gadgets are as amazing as those designed by Q for James Bond. Eyewitness Spy shows how, after the Cold War, and despite the new spirit of international cooperation, there is still a place for the spy in the modern world. Written by Richard Platt, author of the best-selling Cross-sections! Man-of-War and Eyewitness Pirate, Spy is a unique introduction to the dangerous lives of those who exist in the shadowy world of espionage. http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780789458520
Time & Space (Mary & John Gribbin) Bake a soufflé, and you'll never unscramble the ingredients again. Unless, that is, you twist the ends of a wormhole around several times and drive a rocket through it, traveling back to a time before you ever cracked an egg. You'll learn all about time travel, wormholes, and all the ways that the universe is thought to be constructed. Stand-ins from real life (like orange peels, broken glasses, and trains) help you figure out what Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and other physicists mean when they refer to black holes, space-time distortion, and other strange cosmic things. Starting with ancient ideas about space and time, and ending with the imaginary construction of a wormhole through time, Time & Space takes you on a colorfully illustrated trip through history, with great photos of the tools people have used to measure time and distance in many cultures. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Time-Space-John-Gribbin/dp/0789455781/ref=pd_sim_b_5
Tree (David Burnie) Did you know that a single seed can cross an ocean? Or what happens when a leaf dies? Learn about the different varieties of the world's trees, from the tiny acorn to forest giants of California. Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects. Everything you need to know about anything to do with trees and great for project work. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Tree-David-Burnie/dp/0789458209 (Cover different)
Volcano (Rosie Nelson) Some of nature's most spectacular phenomena get the ``Eyewitness'' treatment, with the gorgeous graphics and outstanding design that characterize this series. As usual, coverage is primarily visual, with brief introductory text and informative captions. The account starts with an overall perspective showing how volcanoes and earthquakes occur, with related events like steam vents and boiling mud. Effects on humans and attempts to measure and predict these events are treated. Even volcanism on other planets (mostly their moons) is shown. The striking photographs include a shot of a Philippine town dusted by Mount Pinatubo; the people's colorful clothes clash with the ashy whiteness covering all the houses and the ash-darkened sky. In another spread the ash cloud from Mount St. Helens can be seen rushing down the mountainside in three successive photos. http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Volcano-Eyewitness-Quick-Starts/9780751361254-item.html
Weather (Brian Cosgrove) Be an eyewitness to how the weather works - from how clouds form and why it rains, to what causes a ferocious hurricane or a roaring tornado that strikes without warning. Also see a machine that measures the wind and find out why the climate may change in the future. http://www.librarything.com/work/548391
Whale (Vassili Papastavrou) Here is a spectacular and informative guide to whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees. Superb color photographs of dolphins, killer whales, walruses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of these mysterious sea creatures - what they look like, how they behave, and their battle for survival. See the whiskers of a walrus, inside the mouth of a killer whale, dolphins at play, male elephant seals fighting, the way a blowhole works, a carved sperm whale's tooth, and a 19th-century blubber pot. Learn how deep a sperm whale can dive, how whales use bubbles to catch fish, why sea lions bark like dogs, what baleen is used for, and why killer whales come up on the beach. Discover how humpback whales communicate, why whales leap, the world's biggest baby, why the future of whales, seals, and dolphins is threatened, why whales migrate thousands of miles, and much, much more! Also have a PB copy $5 VGC (Ex lib) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whale-Eyewitness-Library-Vassili-Papastavrou/dp/0679938842
(Last update January, 2010)
