World Almanac Library.World Almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. Library 330 West Olive Street, #100, Milwaukee, WI 53212 www.worldalmanaclibrary.com The series titles offered by World Almanac Library will enhance a reference collection greatly, promising lasting lending value and subjects which tie easily into school curriculum purposes. The expanding 'Library of the Middle Ages' series ($22.50 each), for example, holds volumes of slightly under 50 pages complete with index, bibliography, and color illustrations supplementing facts. The division by topics makes it easy for students to select a volume appropriate for a report: Monarchs (0836858964), Travel And Trade (0836858999), Monks And Monasteries (0836858972), Knights, Castles And Warfare (0836858956), Feudalism feudalism (fy  `dəlĭzəm), form of political and social organization typical of Western Europe from the dissolution of Charlemagne's empire to the rise of the absolute monarchies. And Village Life (0836858948), Churches And Religion (0836858921), Cities And Towns (083685893X) and The Plague And Medicine (0836858980) all provide about 6 chapters each covering history, social and cultural issues, and more. The 'Milestones in Modern Science' set ($30 each) also provide 48 pages of detail for grades 3-5, with each book using a science discovery to detail surrounding history, science, and impact. Splitting The Atom (0836858-565), Einstein's Theories Of Relativity (0836858530), The First Computers (083-6858549), The Discovery Of DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. (083-6858514), The First Polio Vaccine Two polio vaccines are used throughout the world to combat polio. The first was developed by Jonas Salk, first tested in 1952, and announced to the world by Salk on April 12, 1955. It consists of an injected dose of inactivated (dead) poliovirus. (083-6858557) and The Discovery Of Penicillin Alexander Fleming was the first to suggest that the Penicillium mould must have an antibacterial substance, and the first to isolate the active substance which he named penicillin, but he was not the first to use its properties. (0836858522) each outline the major discovery and its impact on society using about 5 chapters each paired with numerous illustrations, examples, and insights. The 'Religions of the World' set ($30 each) is outstanding and highly recommended: yes, other companies have produced religious histories by faith for this same grade level--but few others hold the eye-catching color photos to make the history and religious overviews intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. even to leisure browsers. Kids seeking solid facts for reports should look no further than Islam (0836858689), Buddhism (0836858654), Christianity (0826858-662), Judaism (0826858697), or Hinduism (0836858670) for slightly under fifty pages detailing religious history, teachings, lifestyle, and the religion's importance in the modern word. For an overview of government which serves as an excellent, basic introduction for kids, make 'Systems of Government' ($30 each) a pick: a little under 50 pages each provide facts surrounding the principles, leaders and history of Democracy (0836858832), Communism (0836858-824), and Monarchy (0836858859). Each packs in appealing color photos as it explains the government system's background and how it operates. The 'Continents of the World' series provide excellent continent-specific details suitable for reports. Flint's Europe (0836-859138), Bowden's Asia (0836859111) and Africa (0836859103), Darian-Smith's Australia, Antarctica And The Pacific (083685912X), Scoones' South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. (0836859154) and Nagle's North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. (0836859146) each provide plenty of bright sidebars of cultural and geographic information, comparisons with world facts, and more. Dale Anderson's 'Library of the American Revolution' titles each narrow Revolutionary War topics, offering 46 pages of reading per book for grades 3-5, and including an index, time line, bibliography, and side bars of information accompanied by bright illustration. Topics stand alone well, so the library works well as a set or as individual purchases. New additions: Key Battles Of The American Revolution American Revolution, 1775–83, struggle by which the Thirteen Colonies on the Atlantic seaboard of North America won independence from Great Britain and became the United States. It is also called the American War of Independence. 1776-78 (0836859278), Causes Of The American Revolution (0826-859251), Daily Life During The American Revolution (0836869308), Soldiers And Sailors SAILORS. Seamen, mariners. Vide Mariners; Seamen; Shipping Articles. In The American Revolution (0826859294), Patriots Win The American Revolution (0826859286), Forming A New American Government (0836859-324) and Leaders Of The American Revolution (0836859316). The 'Great Inventions' set provides the same age range with 48 pages each chronicling key inventions and their impact on human development. Doak's The Phonograph phonograph: see record player. phonograph or record player Instrument for reproducing sounds. A phonograph record stores a copy of sound waves as a series of undulations in a wavy groove inscribed on its rotating surface by the (0836858-778) and The Telescope And Microscope (0836858808), Sterngass and Kachur's Plastics (0836858786) and Worth's Telegraph And Telephone (0836858794) each tell of life before the invention, the impetus for its development, the inventor's achievement, and its lasting impact on the past, present, and future. All are excellent, highly recommended references. |
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