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 W. Olive St. #100, Milwaukee, WI 53132 www.worldalmanaclibrary.com World Almanac's books are geared to be lasting references: each set of titles provides strong biographical bi·o·graph·i·cal also bi·o·graph·ic adj. 1. Containing, consisting of, or relating to the facts or events in a person's life. 2. Of or relating to biography as a literary form. coverages appropriate for reports at different age levels. The 'Presidents and First ladies' series ($22.50 each) provides a fine set of 48-page biographical sketches for grades 3-5: each covers biographical and political topics on the selected president and first lady. New additions include Ronald & Nancy Reagan (0836856961), George & Martha Washington (083685967X), George W. & Laura Bush (0836856937), Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln (0836856953), and John & Jacqueline Kennedy (0836856-945). The beauty of each: they pack in black and white and color photos and illustrations, provide index, glossary A term used by Microsoft Word and adopted by other word processors for the list of shorthand, keyboard macros created by a particular user. See glossaries in this publication and The Computer Glossary. , and bibliography bibliography. The listing of books is of ancient origin. Lists of clay tablets have been found at Nineveh and elsewhere; the library at Alexandria had subject lists of its books. , and present well-rounded portraits of both individuals. The same age group will also benefit from the 'Lives of the Artists' series ($22.50 each): even more color is packed into these pages as they outline both the artistic works and the lives of each selected painter--and again, 48 pages includes a handy index, glossary, bibliography and plenty of detail on both the artist and his works. New additions include Rembrandt (0836856511), Claude Monet (0836856503), Marc Chagall (083685649X), Botticelli (0836556481). Biography readers will also appreciate the 'Trailblazers of the modern World' series ($22.50 each): each book selects a notable political or scientific leader to profile, and each includes plenty of cultural background and social history to place the figure in historical context. Thomas Edison (0836854969), Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi (oung sän s  chē), 1945–, Burmese political leader. (0836-854942), Roberto Clemente (0836854-950), Yo Yo Ma (0836854977), J. K. Rowling Joanne "Jo" Murray née Rowling OBE (born 31 July 1965),[2] who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling,[3] is an English writer and author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. (0836854993) and Colin Powell Noun 1. Colin Powell - United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)Colin luther Powell, Powell (0836854985) each provide excellent biographies: the inclusion of contemporary figures and artists and musicians expands greatly the possibilities for capturing student interest through key figures more likely to prove lasting notables over time. |
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