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Individual eBook Titles
American Civil War Reference Library American Civil War Reference Library offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Material in each of the three titles has been reviewed by an independent advisory board for its curriculum relevance and its accessibility to students in grades 6-12.
American Revolution Reference Library This 4-vol. set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
Ancient Civilizations Reference Library The ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference.
Colonial America Reference Library The Colonial America Reference Library provides students with the comprehensive information on the Colonial American period they need to write reports and class assignments including biographical profiles and primary source documents.
Endangered Species
Including the addition of 25 new species, this new 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
This resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals.
Industrial Revolution Reference Library Covers the ideas and social turmoil that marked this transition as well as the machines, manufacturing processes and energy sources that spurred it on.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures An easy-to-use, systematic guide to the history and current status of more than 290 cultural groups outside the United States. In nine volumes, the Encyclopedia is intended to offer students background and current status on cultures of the countries they are most likely to study.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations A comprehensive resource designed for comparison of the nations of the world and written expressly for students. Includes information on nation's flag and seal, capital city, title or beginning line of anthem, monetary unit, weights and measures, holidays, time, topography, history, government, industry, and health.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States Provides middle school and high school students with an encyclopedia that gives them all the facts and details on every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
Mexican-American War Covers the period from the U.S. annexation of Texas to the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo (1848), including the battles of the conflict and also the mixed feelings of Americans regarding the war.
Middle Ages Reference Library How did the Sunni Shiite split in medieval times bring about modern tensions between Iran and Iraq? Middle Ages Reference Library helps students answer this question and many other enigmas by encouraging them to see how events and ideas are linked.
Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library This resource brings the people and the events of the Renaissance and Reformation to life for today's students. Covering everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library fills the need for comprehensive coverage of this amazing time.
Spanish-American War Covers the underlying causes of the Spanish American war, the battles, and the resolution of the conflict with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
The Bill of Rights 1
Multi-volume series that highlights the living and breathing nature of the Bill of Rights. Traces evolution of the freedoms codified in the first 10 amendments to the U.S.
U*X*L American Decades
This series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume.
U*X*L Complete Health Resource Covers the causes symptoms, diagnoses, tests, treatments and prognoses of health problems; the main systems of the human body, including the circulatory system, the endocrine system, special senses and much more; and a detailed examination of nutrition, and medical and mental health issues.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of Biomes This set offers students and researchers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on 12 of the Earth's
major biomes and its many component ecosystems.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances
Provides detailed information on 52 drugs and other addictive substances, defined as illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances as well as commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, art, government, economy, daily life and current social and political issues.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science This alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Mythology Entry topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies. Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies.
U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library Chronicles and interpretations of the phenomenal waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times through the period from 1820 to 1930, when the United States was the destination of some 60% of the world's immigrants -- up to the present day, when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flow of immigrants.
Westward Expansion Reference Library This 3-vol. set features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life.
World Religions Reference Library A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots.
World War II Reference Library Includes information about the World War II period. The Almanac provides background and information on major topics about the period. Biographies profiles significant men and women involved in the war, with photographs and illustrations. Primary Sources presents full or excerpted speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts and other original documents.