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.
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.- 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. 
Bowling; Beatniks; and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America
The hairstyles; slang terms; advertising jingles; pop music sensations; and all else described as popular culture is covered in this five-volume reference. Arranged chronologically by decade and by broad topics within each decade; this set focuses solely on the popular culture of the twentieth century; offering more detailed information on trends and fads than any other resource. Written specifically for students in grades 5 through 12.
CDs; Super Glue; and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made: Series 3
Provides descriptions of household and high-interest products; step-by-step descriptions of manufacturing processes; and sidebars with additional information. Covers for each entry: why there was a need; who invented it; how it is made; what it is made of; and how it works. Includes photographs; illustrations and line drawings; and a glossary of definitions.
Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch; as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch; specifics related to eligibility; elections and appointments of key positions; changes since 1776; the future of each branch; and other topics. For student and general audiences.
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. Each entry gives a species description; location; reason for endangerment; and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.
Fashion; Costume; and Culture: Clothing; Headwear; Body Decorations; and Footwear through the Ages
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment; ranging from togas to turbans; necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created; the people who made them; and their uses. This set shows how clothing; headwear; body decorations; and footwear reflect the different cultural; religious; and societal beliefs.
Harlem Renaissance
This authoritative resource presents the people; places and times that defined an era and documents the launch of cultural development among African Americans in 1920s Harlem. This single volume contains almanac and biographies sections with primary source documents in sidebars throughout.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities
Students will find everything they need to conduct thorough research on 50 cities from all over the world; including information on each city's history; neighborhoods; museums; parks; transportation; geography; holidays and festivals; population profiles and much more.