Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States

Author: Timothy L. Gall

Publisher: UXL

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780787692308

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Now middle school and high school students have an encyclopedia that gives them all the facts and details on every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies. Entries cover the geography, history, politics, economy and other facts about each state. Alphabetically arranged entries feature consistent subheadings for each state so students can quickly find comparative information. An index of people, places and subjects makes searches easy, and sources for further study provides students with the next step to learn more.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World

Author: Karen Hanson

Publisher: UXL

Published: 2001-10

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780787654238

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This new 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries -- from Algeria to Vietnam. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries also describe both traditional and modern methods of preparation and cooking foods. For each country/group, the "Encyclopedia" covers: Foods for religious and holiday celebrations Foods of the group Geographic setting and environment History and food Mealtime customs Politics, economies and nutrition And moreValue-added features include lists of sources for further study, including cookbooks and internet sources; sidebars covering related material, including definitions of specific terminology or descriptions of the evolution of a particular cooking method/custom; a timeline of historical progression of dietary customs; and both general and recipe indexes.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States

Author: Moshe Y. Sachs

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13:

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Statistical information on the United States is presented alphabetically by state, with a map of each state.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Five Volume Set
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Five Volume Set

Author: Moshe Y. Sachs

Publisher:

Published: 1988-08-30

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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A completely revised and updated new Seventh Edition of the classic five-volume reference to all countries of the world, their dependencies, and the United Nations. Provides a 2 1/2 -million word portrait of the 176 countries of the world, under 50 uniform subject headings, and includes a complete, up-to-the-minute volume on the United Nations and its agencies. Covers new countries, new members to the United Nations, and population projections to the year 2000. Contains 70% new material, and has been completely reset for easy readability. Includes 187 black-and-white maps and 5 color endsheet maps.