Grolier Student Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9780717258653
Volumes: 17

Innovative, fun, comprehensive, up-to-date ... a new general encyclopaedia for younger researchers. Builds reference skills with entries on libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, internet and more.

Simple headings, abundant diagrams, maps and art enliven and illuminate more than 700 entries.

The New Book of Knowledge
ISBN: 9780717205424
Volumes: 21

Glorious graphics and clear language, large print on non-glare paper with a consistent reading level throughout. Designed especially for younger researchers and loaded with science project experiments, fact boxes, key words in bold and curriculum-orientated subjects, colourful informative photographs, drawings and maps.

An excellent introduction to literature.

Encyclopedia of the Victorian Era
ISBN: 9780717258602
Volumes: 4

The first multi-volume reference work providing sweeping coverage of all aspects of the Victorian era. International in scope, surveys the social, political, economic, and intellectual landscape of the British-dominated world during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Analyses topics such as industrialisation, colonial expansion, social reform and society. Links to related websites for further study.

Dress through the Ages
ISBN: 9780717295583
Volumes: 16

This introduction to social history carefully guides readers through names and forms of clothes and uniforms plus conditions of work, in a country, or during a historical period.

Shows a step-by-step process of making replica items such as spurs, shields and skirts. Learn what the fashion or garb is made of, how it is made, and the practical issues clothes-makers have faced over time to meet specific needs.

The New Book of Popular Science
ISBN: 9780717212262
Volumes: 6

What is Science? A sweeping overview of the scientific disciplines and their application to our lives. Packed with current, accurate, in-depth information designed and written in a non-technical language for 21st-century researchers.

Brand-new 'Past and Future' category includes new articles on archaeologists and their science, futurism, physicians and their science, and technology.

Riches of the Earth
ISBN: 9780717257304
Volumes: 16

Ever wondered where the most valuable, useful and essential commodities originated? The story of gold, silk, diamonds, salt, rice, oil and a host of other everyday items.

Each book focuses on a specific item, discusses and illustrates how it was discovered, first came into use, then spread around the world. Explains growing, harvesting, distribution and concerns of substitutes. Rich in information. Myths and legends associated with commodities are fully explored.

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