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Publisher
Gale Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
1994-2011.
Language
English
Description
American Decades: The decades of 20th -century American-the most diverse and dramatic intervals in the history of humankind-have been singled out for individual coverage in this landmark series. Changes and challenges unique to each 10-year period are covered with extraordinary depth and thoroughness in American Decades. Each volume begins with a chronology of world events to provide a context for the American experience. Next, readers can explore...
Author
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
Academic Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Addresses all aspects of volcanism, ranging from the generation of magma, its transport and migration, eruption, and formation of volcanic deposits. Also addresses volcanic hazards, their mitigation, the monitoring of volcanic activity, economic aspects, and analyzes several specific cultural aspects of volcanic activity, including the impact of volcanic activity on archaeology, literature, art, and film.
12) World poets
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Includes articles on numerous poets from around the world, accompanied by essays on various genres and schools of poetry.
Author
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Provides background and information on major topics about the World War II period, biographies of significant men and women involved in the war, and primary sources such as full or excerpted speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts and other original documents.
Author
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Covers the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times; includes biographical essays on significant individuals of the era; and presents a collection of excerpts from relevant letters, journal entries, poems and more from the era.
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Each volume includes 15-20 entries covering a specific issue or incident related to the Great Depression in a global perspective. Entries follow a standard format for comparison purposes and typically include an introduction, an issue or incident summary, an exploration of different perspectives, a summary of key political, social and economic influences, and sources for further research. Includes primary source documents. Aimed at students and the...