Facts on File Library of World History - Handbook to Life in the Ancient Maya World
Archaeological excavations of their ruined jungle cities and decoding of their hieroglyphs have generated increased interest in the oncemysterious Maya culture. One of the Mesoamerican civilizations that flourished in Mexico and parts of Central America, the Maya are becoming increasingly known for their contributions to science, mathematics, technology, and other aspects of life.
Facts on File Library of American History - Atlas of African-American History
Building on the authoritative text of the first edition, Atlas of African-American History, Revised Edition chronicles the important cultural, historical, political, and social experiences of African Americans through the years. Completely updated and revised, this fascinating book features more than 70 full-color maps that engage readers with easy-to-grasp facts, figures, and images of everyday life.
Facts on File Library of World Literature - World Novel (1900 to the Present)
"The Facts On File Companion to the World Novel, 1900 to the Present" is a new two-volume reference guide featuring more than 600 entries on the world's greatest modern novels and novelists, including everything from acknowledged classics to the best of contemporary fiction. Written in a clear, engaging style with contributions from literary scholars around the world, this appealing work is an essential tool for students of great literature.
Facts on File Library of American History - Encyclopedia Of American Political Parties And Elections
Facts on File Library of American History - Encyclopedia Of American Political Parties And Elections
Encyclopedia of American Political Parties & Elections is a reference work which will appeal equally to high school and college-level collections: part of Facts on File's 'Library of American History', it provides all the info needed to understand the American election process and its parties.
This book offers innovative ways to use riddles to make reading fun. Many children equate reading with hard or "classic" books and librarians know that the sometimes the best way to entice reluctant readers is to offer books that prove to make them laugh. Riddles are both fun and easy to read, and can help to improve vocabulary, promote the local library as a fun place, encourage peer relations, and enhance oral reading.
