The Oxford Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present

• Copyright 2009
• Deluxe 5-volume, hardcover series
• Chronology of major events in black history
• Includes coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 election
• Entries range from 500 to 12,000 words and include cross references and bibliographies
• Signed entries written by leading scholars and experts
• Appeals to a wide range of readers including students, scholars and general readers
• Includes extensive 5-page essay on Barack Obama
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• Preface - Library Journal Review
• STILL AVAILABLE: Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619 - 1895; A Booklist Editor's Choice for 2006

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

"This is an exemplary set for all school public libraries. Because it is up-to-date, and relatively inexpensive, it should replace earlier editions."
-- Booklist (December 2004)

Comprehensive – with all the information students need to compare the nations of the world – and written clearly, directly and expressly for students, U?X?L'sJunior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations features consistent coverage of all countries; maps of each country; flags and seals on color end sheets; more than 600 photographs; and much more.

Educational, student-friendly features include:

• Consistent coverage of all countries
• Maps of every country -- 192 total
• Flags and seals on color end sheets
• More than 600 photos of people and places
• And much more

Published/Released: June 2007

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