The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocketGet fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Learn about the geology and geography that make up our fascinating planet - from the 'white thunder' of vast glaciers as they break free and fall into the sea, to earthquakes that tear ancient landscapes apart. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth will take you on an adventure involving volcanoes, mountain ranges and the bodies of water that take over so much of our world.

From the city of San Francisco to the oceans' coral reefs, many diverse habitats can be found all around the planet. With each unique habitat comes many unique facts. Readers will be immersed in a world full of habitats, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of many concepts related to the elementary Earth science curriculum. Appealing photographs and concise text help reinforce key topics and keep readers engaged, making for a popular addition to any collection.

We all know that our friends, family, and beloved pets are living things. So are the animals in the zoo, plants in the ground, and teeny creatures we can't even see. Readers of this illuminating book will learn fun facts about many different kinds of living things, from tiny parasites and fungi to huge elephants and sharks. With the help of eye-catching photographs and engaging text, readers will gain a stronger understanding of humankind's earthly cohabitants.

From earthquakes and tsunamis to hurricanes and meteorites, disasters are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life on Earth. However, learning the science and facts behind these disasters can help readers be prepared and understand them. Readers will learn key safety tips such as not showering during a lightning storm. They'll gain knowledge on how and why natural disasters happen. Age-appropriate text and colorful photographs support a deeper understanding of important parts of the elementary science curriculum and help to engage readers of many levels.

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. DK's classic look at astronomy now reissued.

Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth, includes bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Learn about the geology and geography that make up our fascinating planet - from the "white thunder" of vast glaciers as they break free and fall into the sea, to earthquakes that tear ancient landscapes apart. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth will take you on an adventure involving volcanoes, mountain ranges and the bodies of water that take over so much of our world. Now available in ebook (pdf) format.

Earth's rocks and minerals are incredibly varied, but they have many features in common. This book explores the main types of rocks, looking at their characteristics, properties, and uses.

'Morgan the Pirate' is associated with the trappings of pirate living - skull and crossbones, pieces of eight, almost 'with a yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum'. Yet if this was true, why did Charles II knight him and why was he given the governorship of Jamaica? In this authoritative biography, Dudley Pope lays to rest the popularised image.