Book Series · 8 Books

Eyewitness Books Books

In order from Ancient Rome to Submarine.

The Eyewitness Books series is a set of 8 chapter books by Miranda MacQuitty, published between 1960 and 2003. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 65 pages.

Ancient Rome
Shark
Bird
Ancient China
Jungle
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ancient Rome
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$1599
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1960

Ancient Rome

Explore ancient Rome through artifacts that reveal its vibrant daily life and culture.

64 pages
Hardcover
The complete set

Eyewitness Books Series

8 books · Published 1960–2003

Series
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$1599

Ancient Rome

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1960

Explore ancient Rome through artifacts that reveal its vibrant daily life and culture.

Arms & Armor

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1960

Explore the evolution of weapons from Stone Age axes to Wild West revolvers.

Shark

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1960

Explore hidden worlds with facts and fun for curious minds.

Sale price
$1900

Bird

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1988

Discover the secrets of bird anatomy and behavior through captivating visuals.

Ancient China

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1994

Explore 3,000 years of China's history, from dynasties to emperors.

Jungle

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1994

Explore the mysteries of endangered rain forests and their unique inhabitants.

Insect

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Discover the hidden world of insects and their vital ecological roles.

Submarine

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Dive into the hidden world of submarines and their secrets.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Eyewitness Books series?

There are 8 books in the Eyewitness Books series. It began with Ancient Rome in 1960, and the newest book, Submarine, was published in 2003.

What ages are the Eyewitness Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Eyewitness Books to life.

01

Miranda MacQuitty

Author
02

David Burnie

Author
03

Arthur Cotterell

Author
04

Theresa Greenaway

Author
05

Laurence Mound

Author

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