Eyewitness books
Author
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the polar regions and flora and fauna that survive in these hostile conditions. Enter the faraway world of the Earth's frozen poles and learn about amazing human and animal life that thrives at subzero temperatures--from a 4,000-year-old Eskimo tribe to king penguins, who dive deep into frigid seas filled with icebergs the size of Massachusetts.
2)
Football
Author
3)
Life
Author
4)
Media & communications
Author
5) Africa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the peoples of this ancient continent of Africa.
7) Bible lands
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
8) Boat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
9) Book
Author
Series
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
11) Civil War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
12) Costume
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1992.
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide information about the lives of working cowboys from around the world, discussing clothing, roping and lassoing, saddles, and other aspects of the profession, and discussing famous cowboys and how cowboys have influenced film and music.
15) Dinosaur!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
17)
Electronics
Author
18) Elephant
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
19) Epidemic
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
20)
Farm
Author
21) Film
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
22)
Flag
Author
23) Force & motion
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1992.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
24)
Gorilla, monkey & ape
Author
25)
Goya
Author
26) Impressionism
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley in association with the Art Institute of Chicago
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Examines the lives of impressionist painters and the influences that shaped their work through re-created albums of letters, sketches, and photographs.
28)
Light
Author
29)
Manet
Author
30)
Monet
Author
31) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
32)
Perspective
Author
33)
Prehistoric life
Author
34)
Renaissance
Author
35)
Shell
Author
36) Eyewitness spy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught.
37)
Super Bowl
Author
38)
Technology
Author
39)
Time & space
Author
40) Train
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today, and describes how trains are built and operated.
41) Van Gogh
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[1992]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
42) Watercolor
Author
Series
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the astonishing scope of watercolor art with its history and stylistic development.
43)
Witches & magic-makers
Author
44) Everest
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Traces humanity's fascination with mountains and mountaineering, focusing specifically on historic expeditions to Mount Everest.
45) Rain forest
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there. Favorite animals such as tigers, snakes, and chimpanzees rub shoulders with marmosets, katydids, and sloths, and every animal is shown in its correct layer of the forest. Dramatic, atmospheric photography provides a wealth of visual information. Packed with facts and written in an accessible style, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational...
46) Rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
48) Submarine
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable design of the 16th century to the nuclear vessels of today.
49) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1050L
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...
50) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
51) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
52) Astronomy
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the planets and stars of the Universe, and discover the mysteries of the world's oldest science. Discover the astronomical connection between the Earth's seas and the Moon. Find out why the planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god. See how 19th-century astronomers explained our Solar System. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to...
54) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Revised edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature and how crystals are studied and identified.
56) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
57)
Eyewitness dinosaur
Author
58) Future
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
61 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
59) Horse
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Relaunch edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1250L
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
60) The human body
Author
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
c1997
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the workings of the separate systems that make up the human body.
61) Insect
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and eight pages of new text! 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,...
62) Jungle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Description
Discover live in the tropical rain forest, from exotic birds to species of insects. Presents an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to some of the most extraordinary habitats on Earth. Superb color photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of the remarkable and colorful plants, animals and insects of the world's jungles. See the beautiful but...
63) Mammal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
64)
Mars
Author
65) Medieval life
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66) Mummy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.
67) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
68) Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource.
69) Photography
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of photography, from the beginning to instant camera pictures to panoramic pictures to digital cameras and printing.
70) Pirate
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Take a close-up look at the colorful--and cruel--robbers of the sea. Learn who devised the terrifying Jolly Roger, how a surprisingly disciplined life was maintained aboard pirate ships, and what cunning ruses pirates used to lure merchants to their doom.
71) Pyramid
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1994
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : coll. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
72)
Robot
Author
73) Rocks & minerals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
74) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1989
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
76) Skeleton
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1988]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
77) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This fact-packed children’s book tells the story of Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board before the supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and ended up beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Read the survival stories from the epic rescue mission. Find out what happened to the captain, crew, and passengers. See the ship’s treasures that lay undiscovered...
78)
Weather
Author
79) Whale
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
80)
World Series
Author
81) World War II
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the British, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how soldiers were drilled, and find out why Yorktown was not the end of the Revolution. Eyewitness American Revolution...
83) Amphibian
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
84) Ancient China
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and artwork chronicle three thousand years of Chinese history, from the earliest dynasty to the twentieth century, and examine some of the contributions China has made to the world.
86)
Baseball
Author
87) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.
88) Car
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89)
Chemistry
Author
90)
Crime & detection
Author
91) Dance
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92)
Early humans
Author
93) Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets of the Earth from the far reaches of the atmosphere to the mysteries of the interior.
94) Ecology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95) Electricity
Author
Pub. Date
1992.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Explore the amazing world of electricity, from the earliest discoveries to the latest technology that has transformed our lives.
96) Explorer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
97) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
99) Religion
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
100) Fish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
101)
Food
Author
102) Invention
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn all about Islam, the world's fastest growing religion. From Ramadan and the Qur'an, to the traditional dress, feasts, and rich design - all this and more are explained in this unique guide. Filled with colourful photographs and vibrant history, delve into Islam's culture and communities, and find out the answers to questions such as why Muslims fast, what are the five pillars of Islam, and what happens during the pilgrimage to Mecca? Stunning...
104) Money
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
106) Olympics
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
107) Pond & river
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1988.
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
108)
Shipwreck
Author
109)
Sports
Author
110) Tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
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.
111) Vietnam War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
Traces the history of the Asian war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
112)
Wild West
Author
113) Christianity
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From its origins to the 21st century, the faith of Christianity is explored in this Eyewitness Book that explains to readers different denominations, church rituals, and how Christians in different parts of the world worship. Full color.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times.
116) Mesopotamia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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.
117) Oil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of petroleum, and the many ways it shapes the world we live in--why we need it, where we get it, and how we use it.
Series
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 kit (various pieces) : in gusseted tote 43 x 16 x 35 cm
Language
English
Description
Get lost in the sky with the Things that Fly: Birds & Butterflies Kit. This kit features a Sibley Backyard Birding Bingo, Sibley Backyard Birds Matching Game, and Bathing Birds Jigsaw Puzzle. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The last activity reinforces the connection between the brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory.
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
120) Vote
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
72 p. ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps. 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides a comprehensive overview of the voting process in government--how it has changed through history, and how it differs in republics around the world. Includes CD.
121) Battle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An exciting, informative guide to the most important battles in history with photographs of uniforms, weapons, and battle scenes shows how battles were fought and won.
122) Evolution
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
Text about and photography of experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the natural world and how life began.
123)
Moon
Author
124) Soldier
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An illustrated overview of military life that provides information on training, intelligence, weaponry, troops, prisoners of war, guerrilla fighting, and more. Includes clip-art CD.
125) Space exploration
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
126) Universe
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
127) Viking
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the amazing story of the Vikings.
128) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. +
Language
English
129) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 folded-out wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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.
132)
Economy
133)
Endangered animals
Author
134) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.
135) Treasure
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
Examines various treasure objects that have been lost and recovered by explorers and scientists throughout history; and includes a CD with clip-art and a fold-out wall chart.
136)
City
Author
137) Computer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
Explores computers from ancient Greek star-finding calculators to 21st century robots.
138) Flight
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
139)
Pond and river
Author
140)
Predator
Author
141) Science
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions.
142)
Boy Scouts of America
Author
143) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.
144)
Energy
Author
145)
Eyewitness animal
Author
146) Religion
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
147) Reptile
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.
148) Transportation
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--
152) Wonders of the world
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Highlights the seven wonders of the ancient world and explains the feats of engineering behind constructing each wonder.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...
154) Animal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
[Second] American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the world of animals, describing their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.
155) Natural disasters
Author
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and 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...
157) Eyewitness Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Relaunch edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
158) Fossil
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Different kinds of animals from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals are included in this informative guide.
159) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
160) Hurricane & tornado
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought, with photographs, historical background, and legends.