encyclopedias

Alphabetically arranged articles present information about the ancient world, covering events, people, and practices around the world from prehistoric times to 500 A.D. and treating such topics as architecture, politics, family life, and religion.

A picture encyclopedia presenting a general introduction to the world's mammals and the vital statistics and behavior for each of the entries from aardvark to zorilla.

Contains articles that provide general information about over sixty families of reptiles, amphibians, and fish, with descriptions of representative species within each family; discussing size, breeding patterns, feeding habits, adaptation and behaviors, common and scientific names, and conservation status.

An illustrated science encyclopedia for children.

Presents profiles, family trees, illustrations, and various modernized representations of characters, such as Apollo and Aphrodite, from Greek mythology.

Presents photo-illustrated facts on animals and plants around the world, arranged by habitat, and features quiz questions on page bottoms and hands-on activity suggestions.

Features over 450 alphabetically arranged entries of animals as well as special features on habitats and behaviors.

A dictionary format describes a variety of pets and includes advice on pet care.

Contains a collection of facts and information on dinosaurs, including over thirty-five pop-ups of these prehistoric animals as well as descriptions of over fifty different species.

Brief illustrated articles profile significant women in American history, including Abigail Adams, Molly Pitcher, and Nellie Bly.