"Norse Mythology A to Z, Third Edition" examines the characters, objects, and places whose stories make up the folklore of the Norse people, who lived in the region known today as Scandinavia. Passed down through the generations by word of mouth and finally written down in the 13th century and later, these myths include tales of gods and goddesses; heroes, giants, and dwarfs; and serpents and dragons that inhabit enchanted realms. This colorful volume brings to life many of these Nordic myths.
Added by: cucuruza | Karma: 1705.06 | Science literature, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 1 February 2010
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Egyptian Mythology A to Z
Egypt's myths are among the earliest in the ancient world. "Egyptian Mythology A to Z, Revised Edition" brings to life the fascinating world of Egyptian mythology and religious beliefs for young readers.
Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature)
Added by: englishcology | Karma: 4552.53 | Science literature, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 1 February 2010
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Helping writers, students, researchers, and general readers when they're left scrambling for words, this thematic dictionary picks up where other references leave off. Completely updated, this easy-to-use third edition is an invaluable resource when looking for a descriptive or technical term, when a person knows the word but not its meaning, or when a reader knows the subject but not the specific word. Descriptionary, Third Edition contains thousands of descriptions of terms organized into more than 20 subject categories.
The Facts On File Dictionary of Physics, Fourth Edition clearly explains the language and terms that play an integral part in this important branch of science. Completely updated and revised, this edition includes approximately 320 new entries, new photographs, new pronuciation symbols, a listing of websites, and a bibliography. Current entries and back matter have been revised accordingly.
Added by: wwallace | Karma: 967.11 | Kids, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 28 January 2010
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Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself
The author offers a brief overview of U.S. history from the Louisiana Purchase to the Census Bureau's 1890 declaration that the frontier was "closed," giving readers an idea of the people and the times, including mapping, the wagon trains, the hardships, the railroad, and home life. Each chapter comprises a general discussion, numerous illustrations, sidebars documenting important people and topics, a glossary of specialized terms, and one or two activities related to the chapter's theme.
