DK eyewitness books

"Discover the extraordinary world of animals."

Explores the ecology and zoology of the polar regions.

Sinclair's 1927 novel did for California's oil industry what The Jungle did for Chicago's meat-packing factories. In Oil! Upton Sinclair fashioned a novel out of the oil scandals of the Harding administration, providing in the process a detailed picture of the development of the oil industry in Southern California. Bribery of public officials, class warfare, and international rivalry over oil production are the context for Sinclair's story of a genial independent oil developer and his son, whose sympathy with the oilfield workers and socialist organizers fuels a running debate with his father. Senators, small investors, oil magnates, a Hollywood film star, and a crusading evangelist people the pages of this lively novel.

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.

Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource. Discover the vast waters that cover the Earth's surface, the sunlit shallows to the mysterious depths, and amazing ocean wildlife.

Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.

Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.

"Discover the story of railroads--from the age of steam to the high-speed trains of today"--Cover.

Volcano explodes the myths surrounding Earth’s violent nature. Journey to the most inhospitable regions of the planet, where rock melts, and all life trembles. Witness the destructive effects of volcanoes and earthquakes – and the life-giving results of their aftermath.

Help your child learn about the Titanic with this fact-packed guide and dedicated websiteFrom how this 'virtually unsinkable' vessel ended up on the bottom of the sea to the treasures which lay undiscovered for decades; let your child discover all about how triumph turned to tragedy as the Titanic sank to its watery grave.Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about the Titanic. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.

Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.