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Series
Eyewitness books volume 23
Language
English
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 37
Language
English
Description
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...
3) Oil
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
4) Castle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.
5) Chemistry
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
6) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
8) Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub, Inc
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
9) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
10) Civil War
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
�2000
Language
English
Description
Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.
12) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
15) The elements
Author
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which the smartest chemists are busy figuring out how to use. Learn about scores of other elements, including silver, the...
17) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow. Colorful, factual illustrations and fascinating first-hand accounts from experts offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods." -- Provided by publisher.
19) Titanic
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
20) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones"--
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