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 world mark Encyclopedia of the States

Now middle school and high school students have an encyclopedia from UXL 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.

Here are some of the student-friendly features you'll find:

• 40 consistent subheads divide each essay to make information easy to find and encourage comparisons between states
• A map of the U.S. and state flags on color end sheets
• 50 maps within text
• Approximately 250 photos depict the state and the people
• Illustrations of flags and seals accompany entries
• Glossary makes difficult or unusual terms understandable
• A table listing all past governors of the state
• 1998 election information
• Updates to economic and population information
• Web sites included in the bibliographies

Published/Released: June 2007

List Price: $325.00
Our Price: $247.00