Reference
The Best of Reference
An annual list of outstanding resources, selected by a committee of Reference
Librarians of The Branch Libraries, whose purpose is to identify valuable reference
additions to local branch collections. The committee has included Internet sites
that have been particularly useful at the reference desk. Items reflect the
information needs of our city and therefore include a number of New York City
sources.
Brochure, $2.00
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The
Black New Yorkers: The Schomburg Illustrated Chronology
Foreword by Maya Angelou; Afterword by David N. Dinkins. Blacks were among
the founding fathers and mothers of pioneer colonial settlements in the future
boroughs, and they have remained integral players in the teeming daily drama
of New York City. The Black New Yorkers: The Schomburg Illustrated Chronology
recreates this unique relationship between a people and a city, and through
it chronicles the worldwide African American struggle for freedom and human
dignity. This richly produced volume offers a monumental assembly of powerful
images and engrossing text that narrates the African American odyssey from
colonial times to the present day. Resonant with tales of trial, courage,
and triumph, vibrant with portraits of both famous and humble history-makers,
The Black New Yorkers is a sweeping, powerful record of the richly
diverse heritage of African Americans in the capital of black America. It
is a perfect reference for the serious student of history and a browser's
delight for every reader interested in the black experience.
2001, illustrated, 480 pages, paperback, $24.95, ISBN 0-471-40173-0
1999, illustrated, 480 pages, hardcover, $40.00, ISBN 0-471-29714-3
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His
Circle: A History, a Biography, and a Guide
By Stephen Wagner and Doucet Devin Fischer. The New York Public Library's Collection
of Shelley and His Circle is one of the world's leading repositories for the
study of English Romanticism. This illustrated volume includes a brief narrative
on the life and works of Shelley, and biographical sketches of the people in
his circle, as well as an account of the collection's origins and an informal
inventory of its holdings.
1996, illustrated, 128 pages, paperback, $14.95, ISBN 0-87104-443-9
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Church Slavonic, Glagolitic, and Petrine
Civil Script Printed Books in The New York Public Library: A Preliminary Catalog
Described by Irina V. Pozdeeva; cataloged by Zora Z. Kipel. The New York Public
Library holds one of the finest collections of old Cyrillic imprints in the
United States; its holdings of Church Slavonic printed books from all periods
is particularly outstanding. This catalog provides in-depth bibliographic
descriptions of 91 printed books, including 10 imprints produced before 1600,
31 produced before 1700, and 71 produced before 1800. In addition to the descriptions
in Russian prepared by Dr. Pozdeeva, one of the world's leading authorities
on old Cyrillica, the volume includes for each item an RLIN cataloging record
in English.
1997, illustrated, 154 pages, $18.95, ISBN 0-1-884445-31-4
A
Dark Mirror: Romanov and Imperial Palace Library Materials in the Holdings
of The New York Public Library. Compiled by Robert H. Davis, Jr.; preface
by Marc Raeff; introduction by Robert H. Davis, Jr. and Edward Kasinec. In
the years following the Russian Revolution, the Soviet government confiscated
a significant portion of the personal wealth and palace property of the Romanov
dynasty. During the 1920s and 1930s, much of that confiscated wealth and property
was sold off by a government motivated by both ideology and financial need.
The New York Public Library was one of the few institutional buyers of the
nationalized books and manuscripts from Russian Imperial collections. A
Dark Mirror catalogues and indexes for the first time more than 600 titles
from the Library's collections that have an incontrovertible Imperial provenance.
In addition, the introductory essay describes the fascinating story of how
this material ended up in the West.
1999, 321 pages, $90.00, ISBN 0-88354-039-8
Published by Norman Ross Publishing, Inc.
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Film Catalog 1987 and Film Supplement 1995
Computer-based catalogue of the Donnell Media Center film collection of over
4,000 titles comprising an extensive range of subjects and film types.
Catalogue: $25.00 including shipping, ISBN 0-87104-688-1
Supplement: $25.00 including shipping, ISBN 0-87104-731-4
Catalogue and Supplement ordered together: $40.00 including shipping
Available from the Office of The Branch Libraries
The Library as a Resource for the Adult New Reader
Edited by Melissa Buckingham. The proceedings of a six-day Institute
featuring presentations by practitioners and agency directors, scholars, and
adult education students and tutors.
1996, 87 pages, paperback, $15.00, ISBN 0-87104-737-3
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The
New York Public Library
African American Desk Reference
More than a simple encyclopedia, The New York Public Library African American
Desk Reference features nineteen fact-packed chapters that capture the
full sweep of African American history and culture--from ancient West African
kingdoms to the present--while also offering a wealth of practical information
on everything from business and travel to health and holiday traditions. The
landmark reference taps the resources and expertise of the prestigious Schomburg
Center for Research in Black Culture of The New York Public Library to provide
concise, reliable information not found in any other single resource. And
in the tradition of the million-copy-selling New York Public Library Desk
Reference series, the information is presented in a variety of accessible
formats, including charts, timelines, sidebars, reading lists, recipes, glossaries,
quotations, and biographical profiles. Covering a wide array of knowledge,
The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference is a magnificent
resource for home, family, and business, and an essential addition to your
personal reference library.
1999, 605 pages, hardcover, $34.95, ISBN 0-471-23924-0
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The
New York Public Library American History Desk Reference, 2nd edition, revised
and expanded
"The New York Public Library American History Desk Reference is a handy
and indispensable reference useful for more than just looking up the odd fact.
It offers a complete look at the varied aspects of American History….
I can think of few better books to have on a deserted island." --
Douglas Brinkley, historian and author, from the Introduction
Providing a compact, easy-to-use overview of the fascinating story of America,
The New York Public Library American History Desk Reference is packed
with information on a variety of topics from military and foreign affairs
to education and science. Organized thematically into detailed timelines highlighting
events throughout America's history, it includes numerous sidebars, photos,
maps, brief biographies, and legislative milestones, making this book the
ultimate "look-it-up" resource. This second edition is thoroughly updated
and expanded, with many illustrations from The New York Public Library's collections.
2003, illustrated, 576 pages, paperback, $21.95, ISBN 0-7868-6847-3
Published by Hyperion
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The New York Public Library Book of Chronologies
By Bruce Wetterau. An authoritative one-volume reference of dates, events, people,
places, and pastimes from prehistory to the present day.
1990, 634 pages, paperback, $16.00, ISBN 0-671-89265-7
Published by Macmillan USA
The New York Public Library Book of How and Where to
Look It Up
Edited by Sherwood Harris. An indispensable, one-volume guide to locating and
using information resources available today.
1991, 381 pages, paperback, $14.00, ISBN 0-671-89264-9
Published by Macmillan USA
The New York Public Library Book of Popular Americana
By Tad Tuleja. This unique and definitive guide to American popular culture
provides an entertaining and concise look at all aspects of our national culture
- our history and folklore, slang and diversions, heroes and villains - all
the terms, events, and people that have made us what we are. Alphabetically
arranged and extensively cross-referenced, this indispensable resource contains
nearly 4,ooo entries.
1994, 451 pages, $27.50, ISBN 0-671-89987-2
Published by Macmillan USA
The New York Public Library Book of 20th Century American
Quotations
Edited by Stephen Donadio, Joan Smith, Susan Mesner, and Rebecca Davison. With
nearly 9,000 entries, this is the definitive guide to who said what when and
where in twentieth-century America.
1992, 622 pages, $24.95, ISBN 0-446-51639-2
Published by Warner Books
The
New York Public Library Business Desk Reference
This single-volume compendium brings together vital information and hard-to-find
data from a vast array of helpful sources -- business almanacs, secretarial
guides, resource directories, and practical guides -- to provide a comprehensive
resource for starting, growing, and running a business. Authoritative, up-to-date,
and easy use, it offers information on day-to-day issues as well as tips on
handling thorny legal, human resource, and accounting issues.
1999, paperback, 512 pages, $19.95, ISBN 0-471-32835-9
1997, hardcover, 512 pages, $34.95, ISBN 0-471-14442-8
Published by John Wiley & Sons
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The New York Public Library Desk Reference, 4th edition
In today's fast-paced world, where do you turn for answers when you are not
at your computer? Or when you don't have time to assess the quality of the website
you're on? To
The New York Public Library Desk Reference, the ultimate
one-volume resource for quick answers to all your questions. For over 12 years,
the Desk Reference has been the home reference of choice for thousands of users.
Now it's back in a fourth edition that is as comprehensive and easy-to-use as
ever. Fully updated with more than 1,000 pages, including an all-new atlas and
index, the Desk Reference is packed with answers to the most frequently asked
questions, as well as easy-to-read charts, graphs, tables, insightful sidebars,
maps, and illustrations, plus cross-references and web addresses to aid more
in-depth research. This is the only reference guide you'll need on your shelf.
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2002, hardcover, 1,015 pages, $34.95, ISBN 0-7868-6846-5
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The New York Public Library Guide to Reading Groups
By Rollene Saal. Drawing upon the experience of NYPL librarians as well as her
own, the author offers a multitude of practical tips for organizing and running
a successful reading group. The 38 annotated booklists offer suggestions that
will appeal to a wide variety of readers.
1995, 192 pages, hardcover, $20.00, ISBN 0-517-70010-7;
paperback, $11.00, ISBN 0-517-88357-0
Published by Crown Publishers
The New York Public Library Performing Arts Desk Reference
An invaluable guide to people, terms, and works in music, theatre, and dance.
Current and comprehensive, it includes concise biographies of playwrights, composers,
and dancers; synopses of major plays; descriptions of American popular music
in the 20th century; information on dance on the stage and screen; listings
of international music and dance festivals; and much, much more.
1994, illustrations, index, glossaries, 424 pages, $35.00, ISBN
0-671-79912-6
Published by Macmillan USA
The
New York Public Library Science Desk Reference
This comprehensive single-volume reference offers frequently sought information
on science. Up to date and easy to use, it spans ten disciplines and related
fields and includes 350 tables, charts, graphs, and line illustrations. "Highly
recommended for all ages" -
Library Journal. A main selection of The
Book-of-the-Month Club.
1996, index, bibliography, appendix, 758 pages, $40.00, ISBN
0-02-869403-2
Published by Macmillan USA
The New York Public Library Student's Desk Reference
Based on questions that junior high school students most frequently ask reference
librarians, this easy-to-use volume is perfect for homework, hobbies, or just
to satisfy a curious and developing mind.
1993, index, 528 pages, paperback, $14.95, ISBN 0-02-860418-0
Published by Macmillan USA
The New York Public Library's Books of the Century
Edited by Elizabeth Diefendorf, Chief Librarian, General Research Division.
Based upon one of the most popular exhibits on display during the Library's
Centen-nial Celebration, this selective collection describes some of the most
influential and significant books published between 1895 and 1995. Chosen by
the librarians because they helped shape and define the character of the last
100 years, these 160 books represent a variety of themes, from the literary
(
Ulysses) to the popular (
The Joy of Cooking) (
complete
list of titles included).
1997, 240 pages, paperback, $8.95, ISBN 0-19-511790-5;
1996, hardcover, $19.95, ISBN 0-19-510897-3
Published by Oxford University Press
The New York Public Library Writer's Guide to Style and
Usage
An authoritative, up-to-date guide to contemporary American writing style addressed
to anyone who uses words - whether at work or school or for fun. Comprehensive,
yet easy to use, it includes information on grammar and spelling, charts and
tables, desktop publishing, editing, indexing, design and illustration, production
and printing. Named one of the top reference books of 1994 by ALA.
1994, charts and tables, index, 800 pages, $35.00, ISBN 0-06-270064-2
Published by HarperCollinsPublishers
The New York Public Library's Your Home Library
Kit
Including software CD and book,
Guide to Organizing a Home Library, by
Kathie Coblentz
"... a bibliophile's dream come true ..." -- Bookreporter.com
In her
Guide to Organizing a Home Library, the central feature of this
new kit, Kathie Coblentz has deftly adapted the expertise and methods of librarianship
for the individual book buyer and collector. Her smart, down-to-earth advice
for assessing, organizing, culling, cataloguing, maintaining, and expanding
a home library celebrates the myriad joys of being a book lover, and addresses
such issues as evaluating and organizing a collection, and keeping it in place
with bookends and shelves, caring for books, and the art of loaning books so
that they'll be returned. Notes for the more serious collector are also included,
along with descriptions of some especially interesting collections at The New
York Public Library, relevant websites for additional information, and suggestions
for further reading.
This expert and workable information comes with a CD with custom-designed software
for home classifying and cataloguing. For book lovers who find themselves with
stacks of books all over the floor and other surfaces, or know someone in this
difficult situation, Ms. Coblentz's take-charge realism is the perfect remedy.
2003, slipcased; software (CD; PC and Macintosh compatible),
130-page book, binder and notepaper, instruction manual, $40.00, ISBN 0-7624-1556-8
Published by Running Press
Rare
Polonica in The New York Public Library: Books of the 15th-18th Centuries
Edited by Marianna Czapnik; based on materials compiled by Robert H. Davis,
Jr. Documenting one of the most significant collections of its kind in the
United States, Rare Polonica is an important guide for scholars, librarians,
and bibliophiles to 514 volumes dating from the 15th through the 18th centuries
held by The New York Public Library. Materials include books printed in the
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; books printed outside of the homelands by
Polish printers; titles by ethnic Polish writers, regardless of place of imprint
or language of publication; and works by non-Polish writers printed in the
Polish language, or on subjects connected with Poland and/or the Rzeczpospolita.
Among the works documented are many early 16th-century editions published
in the Kraków shops of Jan Haller, Florian Ungler, Marek Szarffenberg,
and Hieronim Wietor, as well as seven of the latter's Viennese imprints. The
majority of the titles date from the 17th and 18th centuries, in languages
including Latin, Polish, French, German, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Dutch, and Czech. Reflecting the Library's broad acquisitions policy, the
collection covers many fields, with holdings of Reformation literature, editions
of the Bible in Polish translation, and historical works being of particularly
importance. Bibliographic entries have been constructed according to the Polish
standard for the description of early imprints, issued in 1994. Indexes provide
access by authors and institutions; printers, publishers, and places of publication;
and owners and book dealers.
2001, 227 pages, hardcover, $80, ISBN 0-88354-040-1
Published by Norman Ross Publishing, Inc.
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Rarity Revealed: The Benjamin K. Miller Collection
By Scott R. Trepel with Ken Lawrence. The Benjamin K. Miller Collection of U.S. Postage Stamps, considered one of the outstanding collections of U.S. stamps in the world, has been in the keeping of The New York Public Library for over 80 years. Rarity Revealed tells for the first time the story of Benjamin K. Miller and his legendary collection, which includes many rarities, including philately's most famous error, the 24-cent Inverted "Jenny" and a 1-cent Z Grill, the rarest and most valuable of all U.S. stamps. The Miller collection was on prominent display at the Library for more than 50 years until, in 1977, it was placed in secure storage after a theft of some of the stamps. In 2006 and 2007 the stamps will be on display in Washington, D.C., in a joint effort by The New York Public Library and the National Postal Museum. That exhibition and this book will enable philatelists and people who simply love stamps to once again enjoy this national treasure. Filled with detailed full-color images illustrating highlights of the collection, Rarity Revealed is both a fascinating look at the creation of an extraordinary collection and a unique reference to the history of American philately from 1842 to 1926.
Scott R. Trepel is an author and publisher of books and articles about stamps, as well as president of Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries. Ken Lawrence is a philatelic author, columnist, and exhibitor.
2006, 184 pages, 200 color illustrations, paperback, $34, ISBN 1-891568-06-X; hardcover, $80, ISBN 1-891568-05-1
Published by the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and The New York Public Library
Russian and Ukrainian Avant-Garde and Constructivist
Books and Serials in The New York Public Library: A First Census & Listing of
Artists Represented
Compiled by Robert H. Davis, Jr., and Margaret Sandler. Introduction by Gail
Harrison Roman and Robert H. Davis. Jr. Russian and Ukrainian Avant-Garde books
and journals represent a particularly intriguing chapter in the complex history
of Russian book culture. A manifestation of the incredible outburst of creativity
and productivity that marked the culturally exciting decades surrounding the
Russian Revolution, the Civil War, and the NEP, the movement affected every
aspect of book production, from the content of the text to its typographical
design, layout, publication, and distribution. The New York Public Library's
holdings in this area represent an unusually large and distinguished group of
works that encompass the finest experimental literature combined with innovative
design. This catalogue, part of The New York Public Library Slavic, Baltic,
and Eurasian Resource Series, includes printed books and manuscripts by Russian
and Ukrainian artists and writers identified with the Futurist and Constructivist
movement who were active in the homelands and/or in emigration during the period
circa 1907 to 1970. Each entry includes title, place of publication, pagination,
and some NYPL copy-specific information. NYPL and British Library classmarks
are also given, as are selective notes on artists or authors represented in
a work.
1998, 100 pages, hardcover, $40.00, ISBN 0-88354-383-4
Published by Norman Ross Publishing Inc.
Slavic and Baltic Library Resources at The New York Public
Library: A First History and Practical Guide
By Robert H. Davis, Jr. This brief guide to the collections, access tools, patron
services, and organizational structure of the Slavic and Baltic Division of
The New York Public Library provides a historical overview of the development
of this important resource.
1994, 176 pages, $12.95, paperback,
ISBN 0-87104-438-2 (out of stock indefinitely)
Video
A catalogue of the video collection at the Donnell Media Center listing over
2,000 titles.
1990, 323 pages, paperback, $20.00 includes shipping, ISBN 0-87104-708-X
1994 Supplement: $20.00 includes shipping
Catalogue and Supplement ordered together: $35.00 including shipping
Available from the Office of The Branch Libraries
Published by Macmillan USA
A compact, entertaining, and informative paperback series of question-and-answer
books:
American History: The New York Public Library Book of
Answers
By Melinda Corey and George Ochoa.
1994, 240 pages, paperback, $11.00, ISBN 0-671-79634-8
Published by Fireside/Simon & Schuster
The Book of Answers: The New York Public Library Telephone
Reference Service's Most Unusual and Entertaining Questions
By Barbara Berliner with Melinda Corey and George Ochoa.
1990, 312 pages, paperback, $9.95, ISBN 0-13-406554-9
Published by Fireside/Simon & Schuster
Movies and TV: The New York Public Library Book of Answers
By Melinda Corey and George Ochoa.
1992, 258 pages, paperback, $10.00, ISBN 0-671-77538-3
Published by Fireside/Simon & Schuster
Mystery and Crime: The New York Public Library Book of
Answers
By Jay Pearsall.
Mystery and Crime provides hundreds of questions (and
answers) on everything from Amateur Detectives to Sherlock Holmes to Private
Eyes, Grifters, and Dames. Includes a list of the Mystery Writers of America
Edgar Allan Poe Award winners.
1995, bibliography, index, 175 pages, paperback, $11.00, ISBN
0-671-87237-0
Published by Macmillan USA
The
New York Public Library Amazing African American History: A Book of Answers
for Kids
By Diane Patrick. Amazing African American History answers questions
about many of the most important events in African American history and some
of the people who helped make it. Some of the questions can only be answered
with more questions, while others will make children curious about an exciting
part of history they never knew about before. Amazing African American
History will stimulate young readers to investigate further our nation's
African American heritage.
1998, illustrated, 170 pages, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-19217-1
Published by John Wiley & Sons
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The
New York Public Library Amazing Explorers
By Brendan January. This volume takes young readers on a trip of their own,
as they sail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians, meet the Kublai
Khan and Marco Polo, join the Antarctic explorers in their race to reach the
South Pole, discover vast new lands, plumb the depths of the deepest oceans,
and venture into outer space. Here, they will find answers to all their questions
about the world's greatest adventurers and explorers: Who was the greatest
general & explorer of the ancient world? What was the Silk Road? What caused
the Age of Exploration? What was considered the worst crime on the high seas?
Who was Ynes Mexia? Who found the source of the Nile River? How did Ballard
find Titanic? Who was the first woman in space? The joy of discovery comes
alive for young readers in questions and answers, reproductions of historic
maps of early exploration, photographs, and entertaining anecdotes and facts
about explorers and navigation.
2001, illustrated, 169 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-39291-X
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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New York Public Library Amazing Hispanic American History
By George Ochoa. This volume offers a comprehensive, accessible portrait of
Hispanic American history, through questions such as: Which Spanish explorer
discovered the Mississippi River? Why do some people call themselves Hispanic
while others call themselves Latino? Who were César Chávez and
Che Guevara? Is "La Bamba" a traditional Mexican song?. Packed with lists,
photographs, illustrations, fun facts, and sidebars, this volume, like the
others in this popular series, serves as both an entertaining, enlightening
primer on the subject and an incentive for further research. As such, it's
an ideal addition to any home or classroom library.
1998, 192 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-19204-X
Published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
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The
New York Public Library Amazing Mythology
By Brendan January. This interesting and informative answer book includes
such questions as: Who was Gilgamesh? What was inside of Pandora's Box? How
was Tenochtitlan founded? How did Rama rescue Sita? How did Thor lose his
hammer? This fascinating, wide-ranging book contains over 200 questions and
answers to entertain and enrich the minds of young adults with information
about mythologies from cultures around the world, including Egyptian, Greek,
African, Celtic, Norse, and Native American. Informative lists, illustrations,
fun facts, and sidebars engage young readers and encourage them to explore
the subject on their own.
2000, illustrated, 192 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-33205-4
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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New York Public Library Amazing Native American History
By Liz Sonneborn. This entry in The New York Public Library's top-selling
series for young adults offers a comprehensive, accessible portrait of Native
American history, through questions such as: Why did the Mound Builders build
mounds? Who fought in the French and Indian War? What was the Trail of Tears?
Who was Sitting Bull? What is a powwow? Packed with lists, photographs, illustrations,
fun facts, and sidebars, this volume, like the others in this popular series,
serves as both an entertaining, enlightening primer on the subject and an
incentive for further research. As such, it's an ideal addition to any home
or classroom library.
1999, illustrated, 170 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-33204-6
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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The
New York Public Library Amazing Scientists
By Jim Callan. This entry in this series introduces young readers to the findings
of some of the world's greatest scientists, including Galileo, Marie Curie,
and Albert Einstein. What is the Hippocratic Oath? How did Archimedes single-handedly
hold off the entire Roman army? Which famous physician learned about human
anatomy in a gladiator ring? What is natural selection? What was the worst
disease of all time? Who discovered over 300 uses for peanuts? Which founder
of chemistry died by the guillotine in the French Revolution? What Nobel Prize-winning
physicist escaped the Nazis in 1933? These are just a few of the questions
answered in this engrossing book, featuring photographs, other illustrations,
diagrams, and a host of interesting facts about the men and women who made
history with their discoveries.
2001, illustrated, 172 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-39289-X
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The
New York Public Library Amazing Space: A Book of Answers for Kids
By Ann-Jeanette Campbell. Amazing Space answers some of the most commonly
asked questions about how the universe began, what exists in it, how to locate
stars in the sky, what the planets are like, and much more. Also included
are fascinating stories about pulsars, supernovae, sunspots, meteor showers,
and black holes. Amazing Space provides the basics of astronomy, the
launch pad from which to begin an exploration of space, the final frontier.
1997, illustrated, 192 pages, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-14498-3
Published by John Wiley & Sons
The
New York Public Library Amazing U.S. Geography
By Andrea Sutcliffe. Amazing U.S. Geography offers a geographic snapshot
of the United States in relation to the other countries of the world. It then
takes readers on a tour of the 50 states, region by region, east to west,
in question-and-answer format. Kids can follow a chinook over the Rocky Mountains.
Trace the course of the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Discover where gold is mined and fish are farmed in the United States. Explore
our fascinating nation from Alabama to Wyoming, and find answers to all their
questions about U.S. geography. Maps, lists, photographs, and intriguing sidebars
will spark the curiosity of young minds as they learn about the United States
and its people.
2002, illustrated, 170 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-39294-4
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The
New York Public Library Amazing Women in American History: A Book of Answers
for Kids
By Sue Heinemann. Amazing Women spans several centuries, from the lives
of the earliest Native American women and the arrival of Europeans through
the battles for women's rights and the latest appointment to the Supreme Court.
In question-and-answer format, this book presents the full scope of women's
history in America -- politics, careers, social life, and the arts -- and
including such well-known women as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman,
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Jane Addams, and Rosa Parks, as well as such unsung
heroines as Nancy Ward, Ellen Craft, and Mary Putnam Jacobs.
1998, illustrated, 192 pages, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-19216-3
Published by John Wiley & Sons
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The
New York Public Library Amazing World Geography
By Andrea Sutcliffe. Follow the Ring of Fire from New Zealand to South America.
Navigate the Blue Nile and walk the Great Wall of China. Meet the first person
to reach the South Pole and witness the "Green Revolution" in India. Explore
the people, landscapes, and languages of our fascinating planet and uncover
the answers to all your questions about world geography: How old is the earth?
Can volcanoes form underwater? What are maquiladoras? Why are rain forests
so important? Where and what are the Pillars of Hercules? Is the Red Sea really
red? What languages are spoken in Africa? Do any plants or animals live in
Antarctica? As usual in this illustrated series of question-and-answer books,
maps, charts, other illustrations, and illuminating sidebars add to the adventure.
The book concludes with a helpful glossary, as well as an alphabetical list
of world countries that includes facts on population, languages spoken, area,
and type of government.
2002, illustrated, 176 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-39296-0
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The New York Public Library Incredible Earth: A
Book of Answers for Kids
By Ann-Jeanette Campbell and Ronald Rood.
Incredible Earth is a fun and
intriguing science book for children, highlighting a wide variety of subjects,
from ancient fossils to explosive volcanos, in a question-and-answer format.
Through illustrations and instructive descriptions, children in the middle grades
can discover and readily explore the mysteries and beauty of the natural world,
as well as the often complex and difficult aspects of science. A full-color
3D pullout globe is included.
Illustrated, 192 pages, paperback, $12.95, ISBN 0-471-14497-5
Published by John Wiley & Sons
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