First introduced in 1988 DK's Eyewitness series has captured the imagination of millions. With over 100 titles in the series and covering diverse subjects such as history, geography, art, ethnology, and science; each one written by a recognized academic expert. Double-page spreads, replete with vivid photographs from famous collections and world-wide locations, combined with essential facts, insights and background information create an ideal reference for young learners - adults will also find the books enthralling.
DK Discovery books provide a detailed study of a key historical figure, event, or locations.
DK Discovery books provide a detailed study of a key historical figure, event, or locations.
1. Eyewitness: Africa
An introduction to the wide diversity of beliefs, traditions, and crafts of Africa. Great civilizations, religion, medicine, and the way of the warrior are described through essential facts and sumptuous photographs. Find out about trade routes across the Sahara, the experiences of Africans in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, different styles of clothing, jewelry, music and performance arts. ISBN: 0789460300.
2. Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt
An introduction to the wide diversity of beliefs, traditions, and crafts of Africa. Great civilizations, religion, medicine, and the way of the warrior are described through essential facts and sumptuous photographs. Find out about trade routes across the Sahara, the experiences of Africans in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, different styles of clothing, jewelry, music and performance arts. ISBN: 0756606462.
3. Eyewitness: Pyramid
Egyptian and Central American pyramids are described in detail, with maps, plans, cross-sections, models and photographs providing an in-depth understanding of these most famous of structures. Find out how and why the pyramids were built, what secrets they held, and how archeologists investigate them. ISBN: 0756607175.4. Eyewitness: Mummy
Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, how mummies were prepared and why, who was given the treatment, and what a mummy looks like. Note though, that this book also describes the natural and embalmed mummies of various cultures - a hunter from the Bronze age, a Chinese princess entombed in jade and the desiccated body found high in the Andes. ISBN: 0756607078.5. DK Biography: Nelson Mandela
Aimed at eight- to 12-year-olds, the biography of Nelson Mandela written by experienced children's authors Laaren Brown and Lenny Hort makes the life of this remarkable man accessible to youngsters. As I was involved in the project (as "expert vetter" of the manuscript), so I'm obviously biased. ISBN 0756621097.6. Discoveries: Cleopatra
Discover the truth and myth behind Cleopatra's life and death. The seventh and last queen to be known as Cleopatra during the Ptolemaic dynasty, her death allowed the Roman army to complete their conquest of Egypt. ISBN: 0756619645.7. Discoveries: Tutankhamun
Covering both the life and death of the boy-king Tutankhamun, this book will hold readers of all ages entranced with its detailed illustrations and descriptions. Discover the truth behind Howard Carter's discoveries and the "curse". Find out how the discovered treasures have revealed who Tutankhamun was and how he died. ISBN: 0789434202.8. Eyewitness: Explorer
Find out about the first Europeans to travel around, and across, the African continent - the equipment they used, the routes they followed, the people they met. Discover how did their experiences differed from explorers on other continents, what were they searching for, and who benefited from their discoveries. ISBN: 0756610710.9. Eyewitness: Early Humans
From the earliest days of Homo erectus to the accomplishments of the iron age this Eyewitness book covers diverse topics such as the foods eaten, tool manufacture, migration, rock art, invention of agriculture, magic and ritual, metal working, and weapons. An added bonus are the photographs of various hominid skulls and re-constructed tools. ISBN: 0756610672.10. Eyewitness: Archeology
Discover the essential facts about archeology: how carbon dating works, how experts identify fakes, where the first human skeleton was found, who plundered ancient tombs and why, how the landscape can give clues to the past, and what kind of artifacts an archeologist is interested in. ISBN: 0789466058.