DK Eyewitness Books

Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text. Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through 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 great British Empire, plus see...

"Travel back 5,000 years to when pharaohs ruled a kingdom on the Nile. From hieroglyphs and pyramids to jeweled treasures and mummies, find out how archaeologists cracked a code and unlocked the history of civilization."--Provided by publisher.

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.

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.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

From the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the fixed artillery battles of World War I, a chronicle of the development of warfare highlights changes in equipment and weaponry.

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.

Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.

"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.

Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.