World Almanac Library.

World Almanac Library

330 West Olive St., Milwaukee, WI 53212

www.garethestevens.com

The strong atlas-based "Atlas of Earth and Its Resources" series provides recommended reference picks for elementary-level libraries, each holding 80 pages of detail and specialized topics. The Environment (0836856163), Food And Nutrition (0836856171) and People And Their Quality Of Life (083685618X) each take a strong visual and map approach to geographic topics, blending maps with charts, color photos, and text descriptions. Discussions of social, economic and cultural issues make for strong report and classroom material. 'The History of Space Exploration' ($22.50 each) provides 48-page books of the latest research and events in space discovery, and will make fine references for elementary-level reporters. New arrivals include Space Shuttle (0836857-097), Space Probe (0836857089), Space Pioneers (0836857079), Space Stations (0836857100), Moon Missions (083685-7062) and Dawn Of The Space Age (083-6857054). Eye-catching photos and charts throughout, a lively writing style, and the latest reach promise browser attention. 21st Century Issues ($22.50 each) each provide 48 pages of discussion on issues unique to the 21st century, with contemporary color photos enhancing surveys of social issues and impacts. AIDS (0836856416), Terrorism (0836856457), World Hunger (0836856465), Genetic Engineering (0836856430), Animal Rights (0836856422) and Immigrants And Refugees (0836856449) each provide surveys of issues, trends, movements, and major social impacts of the issue.