Encyclopedia of Education
Intended to provide a comprehensive description of the enterprise of education both within the United States and throughout the world. Approximately 900 articles offer a view of the institutions; people; processes; and products found in educational practice.
Countries and Their Cultures
Focuses on cultures and countries around the world; specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question; including demographic; historical; cultural; economic; religious; and political information.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health
Bakers Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
This biographical reference includes more than 550 entries focusing on artists active from 1990-2003. Individual artists and groups in all popular styles are covered; including those in rock; rhythm and blues; rap; country; electronica; jazz; vocal and crossover classical.
Blackbirch Kids Visual Reference of the United States
Contains more than 2;500 graphs; charts; maps; and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every state in the country.
Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens Health: Infancy through Adolescence
The set; which covers every major body system; is arranged into five main entry types: Diseases and Disorders; Development; Immunizations; Drugs; and Procedures.
Notable Sports Figures
Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field; or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport; but also on the society and culture of their times.
Contemporary Novelists
Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of Latino heritage who form the international Hispanic community. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields; including architecture; art; business; dance; education; fashion; and more.
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. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction; including amphibians; birds; crustaceans; fish; insects; mammals; mollusks; reptiles; and more.
Blackbirch Kids Visual Reference of the World
Presents more than 2;500 graphs; charts; maps; and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every country on the planet.