Series: DK Eyewitness

A next-generation animal encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most. Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes all the topics children most want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty...

Explore our Universe through out-of-this-world objects captured by space telescopes, roaming probes, and planetary rovers. Discover incredible celestial bodies and our Solar System through incredible photography and detailed illustration. Discover how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars, and wonder at far-off galaxies captured...

A picture-packed guide to the wonders and riches of the land of the pharaohs. Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of ancient Egypt. This book takes you through the history of one of the world's most extraordinary civilizations. You will venture inside pyramids and gaze upon the faces of mummies,...

Learn all about dogs - from wolves and jackals, to family pets and champion breeds. From identifying breeds to looking after your canine friend, Eyewitness Dog explains everything your child needs to know about dogs, whether they love animals or need homework help for a school project. With engaging infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines, this updated edition is more interactive...

A picture-packed guide to the River Amazon and the world's largest rainforest Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, to discover the Amazon's plants and wildlife, and its people A unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon - the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the...

Teach your child about the wildlife of the world and help them become an animal expert. Delve into the enchanting world of animals with this book filled with breath-taking images and incredible facts. Which animal is the tallest? What's the difference between frogs and toads? How do animals use colour to ward off predators? Find out in Eyewitness Animal and...

Learn all about the world's icy polar regions in this picture-packed guide for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series. Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South Poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer...

Get a bird's-eye view into nests, eggs, beaks, feathers, and much more. Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as discovering different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behaviour,...

Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in...

Explore the dizzyingly diverse world of plants in this updated classic from the best-selling Eyewitness series. Unleash your inner botanist with this incredible journey through the plant kingdom! Eyewitness Plant is your ultimate guide to everything green and growing, taking you on a journey through a plant's fascinating lifecycle. See a seed sprout, a fruit grow, and a Venus flytrap...

A fact-packed guide to the beautiful game for footie fans everywhere. From World Cup winners and champions past and present to football skills and techniques, Eyewitness Football is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game". Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are...

Learn all about incredible flying machines and the history of flight in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers. Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat – flying! Young readers will pore over stunning photography and fascinating facts, featuring...

Discover the natural treasures to be found in rocks and find out about the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Find shells, bones, teeth, and plants, all turned to rock, and learn how they tell a story of a long-lost world that existed before modern people. Learn how fossils form and how palaeontologists dig to find out about ancient...

A guide to some of the smallest, most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom. Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants. Bees, beetles, bugs, butterflies, and more - love them or hate them, insects are everywhere. Discover their different varieties, body structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why...

Follow the journey of a knight in making, from the banquet table to the battlefield. Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight. Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to...

A picture-packed guide to the Titanic, from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous and luxurious liner. This 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...

A fact-filled, photo-packed guide to all 118 elements. Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Beginning with a concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table, this comprehensive guide then launches into a visual tour of each individual element. Along the way, you'll find out where each...

A picture-packed guide to the rise and fall of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations. 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...

A picture-packed guide to one of nature's most fascinating animal species. From tiny turtles and giant tortoises to slithering snakes, leggy lizards, and humungous crocodiles, discover how reptiles sense the world, move, use camouflage, and more. Learn how crocodiles look after their young, how lizards store fat in their tails, and how chameleons swivel their eyes. Find out how snakes...

A picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world A journey through the fascinating history of trains - from steam locomotive to high-speed bullet train Discover how George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway changed the world. Look inside a locomotive to understand how the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the railroads helped...

A picture-packed guide to one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart - divided by international...

Learn all about the culture and history of Vikings in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers. Explore the world of Nordic raiders and traders with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Viking is an essential guide to the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. With stunning photography, original artefacts, and lots of fascinating facts, find out about the...

A picture-packed guide to one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it...

See fascinating amphibians up-close and in detail in this picture-packed guide for young readers From the common frog and toad to the fire salamander and legless caecilian, take a close-up look at the amazing amphibians that live on our planet. Eyewitness Amphibian is the ultimate children's guide to these cold-blooded vertebrates. Learn about the history of amphibians, where they live,...

A picture-packed guide to natural and human-made wonders, from the pyramids of Giza to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet. Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World - the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple...

A picture-packed, fact-filled guide to the rocks beneath your feet. Explore volcanic rocks, shiny gemstones, colourful minerals, ancient marble, and fallen meteorites and find out how they all came to be. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned. Did you know that every rock is a...

Explore your own body from the inside out! Learn all about your body from the end of your nose to the tips of your toes. Travel through the amazing human body to learn about the brain centre, muscle power, bony frame, pumping heart, and senses hard at work interpreting and understanding our world. Processes you take for granted, such as...

Soar through space with this fact-filled guide to the Solar System. Take a tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide. From Mercury to Neptune, get an eyewitness view of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System. Explore the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and...

Meet the incredible creatures of the prehistoric world. Dig into the past and discover dinosaurs by examining the fossils they left behind. This essential guide to dinosaurs, from tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty, long-necked Brachiosaurus, unearths fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures. DK Eyewitness Dinosaur looks closely at different types of dinosaurs and their body parts, diets, senses, evolution,...

A collection of fact-packed posters for curious children, covering everything from mighty dinosaurs to fearless Viking warriors. Spark your child's curiosity with this collection of beautifully designed fact-packed posters. Decorate your walls by picking from a variety of fun topics, from mighty dinosaurs and Viking warriors to volcanic rocks and glittering gems. Travel back in time and explore ancient Rome....

A picture-packed guide to all things weather Become an expert on all types of weather and how and why they happen Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your...

Natural Disasters by DK is a visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Be it raging floods or outbreaks of infectious diseases, discover what causes these disasters and how they are managed. From tsunamis to tornadoes, explore nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. Learn how earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and...

A picture-packed guide to the world's most destructive natural phenomena. Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna...

Meet the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times. A picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. 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...

Learn all about majestic horses and their unique place alongside humans in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers. Gallop into the world of horses with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Horse is an essential guide to these incredible creatures for young animal-lovers. With stunning photography and incredible facts to pour over, meet different horse breeds, from the tiny Shetland...

From spiralling cyclones to huge hailstones, this is the perfect guide to nature's most destructive and dangerous forces. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique...