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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Eyewitness Kids

READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

See, Find Out, Discover and Explore the World with this Series of Highly Visual Books for ages 8-12.

Eyewitness Jungle

Eyewitness Jungle

by Theresa Greenaway | Geoff Dann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Geared for ages 9 to 12, the hundreds of eye-popping photographs of birds, monkeys, towering trees, orchids and all manner of rain forest life will also appeal to the whole family. (FST06, $16.99)

Eyewitness Dinosaur

Eyewitness Dinosaur

by David Lambert

  • SCIENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The accomplished David Lambert (Field Guide to Geology) masterminds this colorful, oversized survey of dinosaurs and their world, featuring striking 3-D models of the beasts along with chapters on ecology, evolution and behavior. (GEN469, $16.99)

Eyewitness Shark

Eyewitness Shark

by Miranda MacQuitty

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • FAMILY

MacQuitty presents the diversity of sharks, their biology, ecology and impressive teeth in this fact-filled, visually stunning overview. (BST180, $16.99)

Eyewitness China

Eyewitness China

by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Geography, history, sports, daily life and food are all included in this visually rich introduction to today's China, which like many books in the Eyewitness series includes a poster and CD. (CHN563, $16.99)

Eyewitness Viking

Eyewitness Viking

by Susan M. Margeson

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Ships, weapons, artifacts, colonies, music and kings are all explored in this illustrated family friendly portrait. (VIK05, $16.99)

Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake

Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake

by Susanna Van Rose

  • SCIENCE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This entry in the series includes spectacular photographs of erupting volcanoes along with an introduction to the science of plate tectonics. (GEN467, $16.99)

Eyewitness: Ancient Rome

Eyewitness: Ancient Rome

by Simon James | Nick Nichols

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A visually rich survey of ancient Rome, this book in the excellent Eyewitness series explores daily life and history in the city and the outlying empire. (ITL337, $16.99)

 
Eyewitness Ancient China

Eyewitness Ancient China


by Arthur Cotterell

  • REFERENCE
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This handsomely illustrated overview of the history, art and accomplishments of ancient China is terrific for children ages 9-12. Informative text, color photographs and detailed illustrations introduce China's rich heritage. (CHN50, $16.99)

Eyewitness American Revolution

Eyewitness American Revolution


by Stuart Murray

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The colonial era and American Revolution get a highly visual treatment in this historical introduction, which reveals not only the political climate of the times but also the prevailing fashions, foodstuffs and dwellings. Recommended for middle school readers, enjoyable for the whole family. (USA40, $16.99)

Eyewitness Civil War

Eyewitness Civil War


by John Stanchak

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Civil War gets the big-picture treatment in this Eyewitness book, which features photographs and illustrations of costumes, household appliances, weapons and other artifacts. (USA46, $16.99)

Eyewitness Medieval Life

Eyewitness Medieval Life


by Andrew Langley

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A visually rich survey for ages 9-12, this colorful book introduces the art and architecture, people and culture of Medieval Europe. (EUR334, $19.99)

Eyewitness Pyramid

Eyewitness Pyramid


by James Putnam

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Discover the secrets of these remarkable monuments of the ancient world, from the pyramid tombs of Egypt to Central America's majestic temples. (EGY333, $16.99)

Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt

Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt


by George Hart

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Jam-packed with photographs and facts covering everything from religion and art to daily life, this is a terrific introduction for ages 9-12 that the whole family will enjoy. (EGY56, $16.99)

Eyewitness Climate Change

Eyewitness Climate Change


by John Woodward

  • SCIENCE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES

This jazzy illustrated book painlessly introduces climatology and climate change for ages 9-12. (GEN468, $16.99)

Eyewitness Early Humans

Eyewitness Early Humans


by Inc. Dorling Kindersley

  • SCIENCE
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER

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. (ATP27, $16.99)

Eyewitness Elephant

Eyewitness Elephant


by Ian Redmond | Dave King

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. (BST44, $16.99)

Eyewitness Stars and Planets


by Inc. Dorling Kindersley

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • COMING IN JULY

An illustrated overview in the engaging Eyewitness style for ages 9-12. (SCI304, $14.95)

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