"Discover the icy wastes of the polar regions and the remarkable plants and animals that survive in such hostile conditions. Here is an exciting and informative guide to the vast, icy wastes at the ends of the earth. Superb color photographs of snowy mountains and frozen seas, rare animals and plants, and the teeming life on and under the ice offer a unique "eyewitness" view of our planet's polar wilderness. See a seal with a "trunk", ..."
"Photographed in full color . Take a close-up look at the first vertebrates to conquer land--from familiar bullfrogs and toads to unusual legless caecilians and eel-like sirens. Explore their anatomy, behavior, and pivotal place on the evolutionary time line. "
"The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, "Eyewitness Books" provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. "Eyewitness Battle" is DK's classic look at the history of military science and warfare, now reissued with a CD and wall chart."
"Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final days in the early years of the 20th century. See the stunning bronze work of the ancient Chinese, an early irrigation machine, a set of ..."
"New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! They Pyramids at Giza in Egypt have stood for over 4,500 years, and the amazing feat of their construction is shrouded in mystery. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them. Discover what archeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile during the Pyramid ..."
Pyramid (Eyewitness Books) by James Putnam, GeoffBrightling, Peter Hayman Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2000 by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-5899-5, ISBN: 0-7894-5899-3
"Discover the timeless grandeur of the pyramids-from the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of Mexico. A Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Book."
"Discover the real-life world of working cowboys -- from longhorns and lariats to chuckwagons, chaps, rodeos and ranches. Here is a spectacular and informative look at the fascinating lives of cowboys from around the world. Stunning real-life photographs of horses and cattle and branding irons and lariats offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the range. See what an authentic chuckwagon looks like, how an expert ropes a calf, a r ..."
"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."
"Summary: Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the
ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
1. Agriculture—Juvenile literature. 2. Farms—Juvenile literature. [1.Agriculture. 2.
Farms] I. Brightling, Geoff, ill. II. Title. 5519.H365 ZOOO 95*37053 630idc20 ISBN
9780789460400 (PLC) ISBN 9780789466150 (ALB) Plunger butter Color
reproduction by Colourscan, Singapore Pri ..."
"... Switzerland, for their time and trouble; Tony Hall at the Royal Botanical
Gardens, Kew; Julia Nicholson and the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford; Robert
Headland and the staff of the Scott Polar Institute, Cambridge; Whipsnade Zoo,
Bedfordshire; The British School of Falconry, Gleneagles, Scotland; Ivan
Finnegan, Kati Poynor, Robin Hunter, Manisha Patel, Andrew Nash, Susan St.
Louis, and Aude van Ryn for design and illustration assis ..."
Farm (Dk Eyewitness Books) by Ned B. Halley, GeoffBrightling Hardcover, 63 Pages, Published 1996 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-679-88078-3, ISBN: 0-679-88078-X
"Take a close-up look at the story of farming--the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock, and the work of plowing, sowing, and harvesting. The history of the farm from its earliest days, the important roles of animals and machines, and the future of farming are explored with vivid photographs and fascinating facts. "
"The mysterious Middle Ages come alive in a pictorial overview of medievallife. Learn about the harsh lives of the peasants, the majestic manor housesof the feudal lords, the tournaments and romance of the royal court, thedetails of daily life, and many other remarkable aspects of this enigmatic era. "
Battle by Richard Holmes, GeoffBrightling Hardcover, 63 Pages, Published 1995 by Alfred A Knopf ISBN-13: 978-0-679-87333-4, ISBN: 0-679-87333-3
Gorilla (Eyewitness Books) by Ian Redmond, Peter Anderson, GeoffBrightling Hardcover, 63 Pages, Published 1995 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-679-87332-7, ISBN: 0-679-87332-5
"Photographed in full color . Take a close-up look at the amazing behavior of our nearest relatives. Learn why howler monkeys burst into song at dawn, what it really means when a mandrill yawns, and why the biggest primate is a vegetarian. "
Pyramid(1st Edition) Eyewitness Books by James Putnam, Peter Hayman, GeoffBrightling Hardcover, 63 Pages, Published 1994 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-679-86170-6, ISBN: 0-679-86170-X
"This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them."
Pyramid (Eyewitness Books) by James Putnam, GeoffBrightling, Peter Hayman Hardcover, 63 Pages, Published 1994 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-679-96170-3, ISBN: 0-679-96170-4
"Eyewitness Pyramid is an exciting and informative guide to the mysterious monuments of ancient Egypt and Mexico.With full-colour photographs throughout, alongside fascinating facts and figures about some of the most impressive architecture the world has ever seen, Pyramid takes an in-depth look at the first pyramid ever made, a Mayan pyramid deep in the jungle, how the Aztecs sacrificed their victims, why thieves looted the pyramids and ..."
"Examines China and studies its ancient civilization. China, the world's oldest empire. This informative book will tell you of it's beginning and the end of the empire."
"Frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and the rare caecilians come in a stunning array of colors, shapes, sizes, and habitats. They live both in water and on land and move in a variety of ways from swimming to hopping and even flying. With a series of specially commissioned photographs, DK Eyewitness Books: Amphibian takes a close look at the fascinating natural history of these creatures from the bright green, red-eyed tree frogs to dull, ..."