"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index"--

"A 7 -volume illustrated, alphabetically arranged set that presents profiles of individual nations and other political/geographical units, including an overview of history, geography, economy, people, culture, and government of each. Includes a history of the settlement of each world region based on archaeological findings; a cumulative index; and Web resources" --provided by publisher.

"Readers will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." --publisher's website.

Illustrated with movie stills and illuminating infographics, this book examines the central characters, conflicts, and technology of the Star Wars galaxy. When the first movie premiered in theaters in 1977, no one-- not even its creator, George Lucas-- could have predicted the success it has become. The movie reinvented the science fiction genre-- and changed the way movies are made. Hidalgo, Horton and Zehr illustrate how things fit together throughout...

Uniquely authoritative and wide-ranging in its scope, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church is the indispensable reference work on all aspects of the Christian Church. It contains over 6,500 cross-referenced A-Z entries, and offers unrivalled coverage of all aspects of this vast and often complex subject, from theology; churches and denominations; patristic scholarship; and the bible; to the church calendar and its organization; popes; archbishops;...

Whether you are studying for a test at school of just seeking to expand you knowledge of the world, you'll find this to be an invaluable tool.

"Covers every important battle and weapons system; every involved nation and significant geographic location; and every political, military, and civilian leader around the world who played a significant role in the war's onset, course, and aftermath ... Compiles significant documents relating to the period. Features include ... analysis of wartime conferences, crucial battlefield and diplomatic turning points, and lingering historical controversies;...

Presents a photographic reference with facts about twenty-five hundred animal species that detail animal habitats, life cycles, and conservation efforts.

An alphabetical encyclopedia covering the history, culture, and present status of more than 150 Indian tribes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

An introduction to the hidden worlds of popular insects profiles their habits, habitats, and diets while providing thematic spreads that share additional historical and geographical fun facts.