Titles In This Set:
- Natural Disasters
- Wonders of the World
- Fish
- Cat
- Climate Change
- Crystal and Gem
- Rock and Mineral
- Insect
- Weather
- Titanic.
Description:Natural DisastersDiscover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.
Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to torn, discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes.
Wonders of the WorldDiscover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.
Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerised by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile.
This unique, beautifully illustrated guide takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover 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 and much more!
FishDive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerised by striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive.
This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals 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! Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, and why fish need water to breathe, and much more.
CatExplore the fascinating life of felines in this picture-packed guide to wild cats across the world.
Become an eyewitness to a range of cats across the world, from fearsome felines to pampered pets, this picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of cats across the globe!
Have you ever wondered why male lions have manes or how the stripes on a tiger's coat help it to hunt? Then this may be the book for you!
From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family complete with fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, cat artefacts from ancient civilizations around the world as well as top tips on identifying domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your own furry feline.
Climate ChangeDK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up. Learn all about the causes of climate change, such as fossil fuels and pollution. Explore the effects that global warming has on humans and animals across the world, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels.
Packed with incredible facts about our Earth's climate and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children's book will help cultivate the climatologists of tomorrow and inspire kids to help fight the climate emergency. Stunning photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives.
Crystal and GemFrom the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.
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. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystals - from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone.
This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making.
Rock and MineralFrom volcanic rocks and shiny gemstones to colourful minerals and ancient marble, this is your geological museum in a book.
Perfect for younger readers, and packed with pictures, stories, at-a-glance info-graphics, and so much more, let this be your expert guide to the rocks beneath our feet and the minerals they contain.
From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning field guide for children leaves no stone unturned! Find out how rocks and minerals are used - from the graphite in pencils to the use of coal for electricity generation. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made. Discover how crystals grow, and what you need to start your own collection.
Packed with incredible facts about rocks and minerals and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children's educational book will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow. New photography makes the rocks and minerals pop, revealing their colour and texture, while the text gives all the information and data to turn budding rock collectors into experts!
InsectBehold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants - in this illustrated guide.
Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerised by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees.
This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops.
WeatherUncover the Earth's wildest weather including how they occur and why they happen!
Become an eyewitness to the weather of the world, from flash floods to blowing blizzards, with this picture-led guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things weather-related! If you've ever wondered why it rains, or how hot a bolt of lightning really is, or even contemporary issues such as how climate change affects the weather, then this may be the book for you!
Explore everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary weather, including what weather looks like, how weather works differently in diverse environments and what exactly a weather scientist does!
Eyewitness Weather explores fascinating full-colour photographs and illustrations of storm clouds, lightning, tornadoes, and instruments to measure changing conditions, reveal everything about weather, how it forms and changes, and how to predict it, with this unique photographic approach sure to immerse children in every page, and the added wall chart is perfect for the bedroom or classroom!
From monsoons to mountains, climate change to colours in the sky, fog, forecasting and so much more, this all-encompassing geography book is a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians.
TitanicSet sail and discover what happened when the "unsinkable" ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.
Bring the historical significance of the Titanic to a new, younger audience. Eyewitness Titanic helps you dive even deeper and uncover the fascinating secrets of the Titanic. Learn what life was like for people on board, read personal accounts and survival stories from the epic rescue mission, and see the Titanic's treasures that lay undiscovered for years.
Packed with incredible statistics and facts about Titanic and written in easy-to-grasp text, this history book for children will transport young readers back to the year 1912. Full-colour photographs and illustrations show the Titanic's construction, life on board, its fateful collision with an iceberg, how it is remembered in popular culture, and much more.
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