DK eyewitness books

A 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 region.

Examines the ancient civilizations of a wide range of cultures, from the Mayans in South America to the Chinese in Asia, as well as the development of empires in the Middle East and Europe. Examines the culture, customs, entertainment, militaries, currency, and daily life of the people of these civilizations.

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.

Provides information about Vikings, using photographs and illustrations to examine their clothing, weapons, and ships, and describe their saga of war and discovery; and includes a time line, a glossary, and a CD with clip art.

Delivers fun science facts from the perspective of a real mom in the kitchen doing crazy things with brand-name store-bought candy. Marshmallows, cotton candy, Pixy Stix, Jawbreakers, Pop Rocks, gummi candy, chocolate, and even soda provide good excuses to get destructive in the kitchen. Do Peeps dissolve when you drop them into very hot water? Can you make gummi candy disappear in water? Each experiment includes basic explanations of the relevant science.

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

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.

An introduction to various animal species that are threatened with extinction, including polar bears, sea turtles, river dolphins, jaguars, gibbons, and others; and discusses ways to help them survive.

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.