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Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Portugal. Take a leisurely walking tour of Lisbon, island-hop around the Azores, become a connoisseur of the country's port or relax on Madeira...

The heartbeat of Southeast Asia awaits your next adventure. Whether exploring the Phi Phi islands, immersing yourself in Bangkok's culture and street life, taking a hike through Khai Hai National Park or enjoying traditional Thai cuisine, there are plenty of reasons to love Thail...

"From the subtropical kauri forests of the North Island to the remote fjords of the South Island, New Zealand offers plenty of opportunities for adventure. Explore cultural cities, climb mammoth mountains, marvel at the icy-blue glacial lakes or spend an afternoon in idyllic vine...

After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, New Yorker writer David Grann set out to solve "the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century": what happened to British explorer Percy Fawcett. In 1925 Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization. F...

"The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this picturesque country. Explore the remote Isle of Skye, visit the well-trodden Royal Mile during the world-famous Edinburgh Festival, or ta...

Discover Ireland - land of culture and craic. Whether you're seeking the surreal beauty of the Giants Causeway, the historic halls of Trinity College, or the perfect pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Ireland has t...

Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contempo...

Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures, welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure yo...

Introducing rocks and minerals to younger readers. Includes simple experiments and activities, such as making a collection, growing a crystal, or watching a stalactite grow.

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 wilde...

Whether you want to enjoy Costa Brava's laidback lifestyle, marvel the truly iconic Sagrada Familia or hike the undulating landscape of long-extinct volcanoes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Barecelona and Catalonia have to offer.

Find your corner of Berlin with this essential travel guide to this great city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you there before you've even packed your case - marvel at ancient treasures on Museumsinsel, explore Berlin's complex history at Check...

Find your corner of London with this essential travel guide to this great city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you there before you've even packed your case - step back in time at the Tower of London and the British Museum, get a bird's eye vie...

"Whether you want to go wild swimming in the Fairy Pools of Skye, take a windswept walk along the Jurassic Coast, or scale the heights of Snowdonia, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Great Britain has to offer." -- Description provided by publishe...

Explains the basics of fishing, including equipment, types of lure to use in freshwater or saltwater, different varieties of fish, and places to fish around the world.

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind churches and graveyards around the world that are reported to be haunted. From ghosts that rise above their final resting places to spooky paranormal occurrences inside holy places, readers will learn about the debunke...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind woods and caves around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly beings, paranormal creatures, and other occurrences in the natural world. A n...