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Encyclopedias that serve the needs of all students across the curriculum

Africa: An Encyclopedia for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3African-American History and Culture: A Student’s Guide . . . . . . . 4Ancient Greece and Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8The Ancient Near East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Animals: A Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Atlas of Endangered Species, 2nd Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Atlas of the Evolving Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Baker’s Student Encyclopedia of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Bioethics for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Constitution and its Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Earth Sciences for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Explorers from Ancient Times to the Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Growing Up In America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Human Diseases and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Learning About the Holocaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Living Universe Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Macmillan Encyclopedia of the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Macmillan Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Macmillan Encyclopedia of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Macmillan Health Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Macmillan Science Library Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16The Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Myths and Legends of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13North America in Colonial Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Schirmer Encyclopedia of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Scribner Science Reference Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Shakespeare’s World and Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11World Poets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Writers for Young Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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These popular “student encyclopedias”

feature:• Accessible articles written at an appropriate

reading level• Authoritative and accurate articles written by top

scholars in the field• Concise subheadings to help students quickly locate

information in longer entries• Glossary terms conveniently highlighted and

defined right on the page• High-quality photos, drawings and charts to

illustrate and enliven articles• Illustrated, open designs that are inviting and

student-friendly• Sidebars highlighting related facts and issues of

interest to students

“Several of the titles on our “Best Bets” listcome from Scribner and Macmillan and areadaptations of larger, more academic sets.Scholarly publishing's discovery of this newaudience has been one of the most notabletrends in reference publishing in the lastfew years and has resulted in some of themost appealing new reference titles we’veseen.”

— Mary Ellen Quinn, Editor Booklist/ReferenceBooks Bulletin, Sept. 1, 2001

Whether non-majors at the community college or four-year college institution, or thenon-college bound pupil in the school system, students need quality reference titles fortheir coursework that are not overwhelmingly academic, yet will meet any academicstandard set by their instructors. Macmillan Reference USA, Charles Scribner’s Sonsand Schirmer Reference have a broad list of such titles, many award winners and allproven as recommended for all libraries by the library review media.

This catalog presents a glimpse of many of our titles for your nonspecialist patrons.These titles, many based on award-winning academic sets, were entirely written anddesigned for such users. They are not only technically correct and comprehensive, butdesigned for clarity and ease of use. Boxed features, sidebars, glossary terms and abun-dant photos and illustrations reward curiosity and enable students to research assign-ments with comfort and ease.

Schirmer Encyclopedia of ArtSee page 12 for details

(Actual page size is 8.5" x 11")

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A landmark survey of the great continent SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)

History, peoples, culture, politics,geography, science, arts and moreIt is the world’s second largest continent,homeland to more than 770 million people, where more than 1,500 differentlanguages are spoken. It is the place wherethe oldest hominid remains were foundand where pyramids stand mysteriouslyfrozen in time. Its savannas, deserts, andstoried rivers have lured explorers andbeen mythologized by writers. Yet its deephistory — and great potential — is onlyjust beginning to be documented in theWest. The scope and complexity of Africahave challenged historians, with just a few single-volume reference works available,many of them written for an upper-levelacademic audience.

Scribner’s proudly presents the firstauthoritative multivolume reference workwritten especially for students on the his-tory, peoples, arts, politics and geographyof this great continent. From the travels ofIbn Battuta, the greatest African explorerof medieval times, to the rich legacy ofSomali poetry, the topics covered in theEncyclopedia support a wide range of curriculum areas.

From Egypt in the North to CapeTown in the South Four illustrated volumes encompass all ofAfrica, from the Mediterranean Sea to theAntarctic Ocean. Spanning everythingfrom animals, foods, holidays, and tribalgroups to ecology, economy, geography,religion and fossils, Africa: AnEncyclopedia for Students is comprehensivein scope and designed to support studentresearch. The Encyclopedia has the invit-ing, open design and user-friendly featuresthat appeal to students in high school andjunior college. Sidebars, timelines, photosand a 2-color page design aid research andencourage browsing.

Students will find answers to anyresearch question:• What are the origins of apartheid?• Which countries are predominantly Muslim, and

which are Christian?• How have writers responded to colonialism?• What natural and human factors threaten the

savannas?• When did Nelson Mandela first enter politics?• How have masks been used in African ceremonies

and rituals?• Which peoples were decimated by the slave trade?• What role do women play in African politics today?

• How does the climate in South Africa differ from theNorth?

For any research assignment, or just for browsing, theEncyclopedia answers questions in clear, concise articlesthat include student-friendly features. In addition toentries on each nation of modern Africa, articles coverthe numerous ethnic groups and equally numerouspolitical, social and religious practices that differ fromcountry to country.

Features include:• 500 A-to-Z articles • 260 black-and-white illustrations and an 8-page color

insert in each volume• 2-color interior design • Sidebars, timelines, chronologies, maps and boxed

statistical data for each country article

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 896 pp. in 4 vols. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80650-9. Order #MML00202-173480.$375.00/4-vol. set.

AfricaAn Encyclopedia for Students

John Middleton, Editor

For more information on each title, go to www.gale.com/scribner


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SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)edias that serve the needs of all students across the curriculum

African-American Cultureand HistoryA Student's Guide

Jack Salzman, Editor in Chief

“An excellent resource for public and schoollibraries. ”

— Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin, July 2001

Supports different curriculum areasThe popularity of our award-winning Encyclopediaof African-American Culture and History demon-strated the strong need for accurate, comprehensiveand balanced coverage of African-American studies

in high schools. Now, African American Culture and History: A Student’s Guide bringsthat level of scholarship directly to a wide audience of students exploring the people,places, events and ideas that constitute the African-American experience. Designed as acurriculum-related reference source, the new set draws extensively from its predecessor,but offers completely updated articles reviewed for their appropriate reading level. This4-vol. encyclopedia, in A-to-Z format, offers a thorough blend of biography, short issue-oriented essays, explanations of terms, identification of key legislation, civic, social, andpolitical organizations, biographies and more.

Features:• Covers history from 15th century to the present• 1,000 articles written by scholars and reviewed by teachers and librarians• 600 biographies that include profiles of current music, television and film personali-

ties as well as scientists and inventors, civil rights leaders, athletes and entrepreneurs• 2-color design includes 200 photos and sidebars containing African-American

“firsts”; slave narratives, oral histories, diary entries, letters, poetry and fiction• A student-appropriate resource list of Web sites; complete index, glossary, and

chronology in each volume• Articles about every state and large city

HISTORYAbolitionBrotherhood of

Sleeping CarPorters

Brown v. Board of Education

CarpetbaggersDiasporaHarlem RenaissanceThe LiberatorCharles “Sonny”

ListonNiagara MovementReconstructionSecessionSuffrageTuskegee UniversityUnderground

Railroad

SOCIAL STUDIESAfrocentricityBreakdancingComic BooksDetroit, MichiganDiseases and

EpidemicsFestivalsKwaanzaMississippiQuilt MakingTelevision

ARTSMarian AndersonSidney BechetDance Theater of

HarlemFolk Music/SingersLauryn HillAlberta HunterIsley BrothersEdmonia LewisMuralistsTap Dance

LITERATUREMaya AngelouCharles Wadell

ChesnuttCountee CullenFederal Writers’

ProjectLangston HughesAudre LordScience FictionDerek WalcottAlice WalkerPhillis WheatleyAugust WilsonRichard Wright

SCIENCEAerospaceRebecca Lee

Crumpler Inventors and

InventionsNursingPatents and

Inventions

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENTShirley ChisholmCivil Rights

MovementCongressional Black

CaucusFloyd FlakeRoy InnisKwiese MfumeColin PowellCharles RangelMaxine Waters

Award-winning coverage for a younger audience

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 1082 pp. in 4 vols. 2000.ISBN 0-02-865531-1. Order #MML00202-171695.$390.00/4-vol. set.

Partial List of Articles By Topic(Encyclopedia is A-Z)

For more information on each title, go to www.gale.com/macmillan


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A comprehensive study of a vast land SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)

The Ancient Near EastAn Encyclopedia for StudentsStudents are fascinated by the topics covered inthis multidisciplinary encyclopedia. Spanningmore than 4,000 years, from the Early Bronze Ageto 325 B.C.E., The Ancient Near East provides anoverview of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran/Persia, theArabian Peninsula and more. Rulers, religions,myths, literature, arts, environment, commerce,daily life, burial practices and numerous otheraspects of society are brought forth in more than400 articles that range from 300 to 2,500 words.Fully illustrated, and including sidebars, marginaldefinitions, timelines and maps, this set provides

an accurate, comprehensive and accessible research reference for students. The Encyclopedia supports thematic teaching in world history and social studies, androunds out any ancient civilizations library collection.

Features:• 420 A-Z articles• Fully illustrated with maps, drawings, and full-color inserts in each volume• 2-color interior design includes timelines, sidebars and subheads

• Includes a general introduction, chronology and full index

Appropriate for school, junior college and public libraries:Junior and senior high school students researching topics in history, social studies,geography, mythology, religion and other curriculum areas

Junior college students will find articles supporting studies in anthropology, history,religious studies, social sciences, the arts and more

Public library patrons will find interesting background reading on such topics asmummies, lunar theory, burial sites and tombs, Cleopatra and more

Partial List of Articles by Topic(Encyclopedia is A-Z)

Social StudiesCapital PunishmentClothingFood and DrinkLanguagesMarriageMummies

HistoryAlexander the GreatBurial Sites and TombsCleopatraHatshepsut

ScienceAlphabetsCalendarsIrrigationLunar TheoryShips and Boats

Arts & LeisureArchitectureDanceJewelryProverbsSculptureSphinx

ReligionAfterlifeCreation MythsMummiesPrayerTorah

GeographyAegean SeaMesopotamiaNubiaSahara Desert

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 852 pp. in 4 vols. 2001.Edited by Ronald Wallenfels.ISBN 0-684-80597-9. Order #MML00202-170634.$390.00/4-vol. set.



Learning About the HolocaustA Student’s Guide

Ronald Smelser, Editor in ChiefMacmillan’s 1991 Dartmouth Medal-winningEncyclopedia of the Holocaust set the standard for gener-al reference encyclopedias about the Holocaust.Learning About the Holocaust presents this material at alevel appropriate for high school, where the Holocaustis now a part of virtually every history program.

Learning About the Holocaust offers nearly 300 alpha-betically arranged articles, from 300 to 2,500 words inlength, on a wide range of events, individuals, placesand concepts. Overviews of countries and political

events set the stage for Hitler’s “Final Solution.” Biographies of perpetrators, victims, andothers drawn into the Holocaust seek to explain the motives that led to and ended this darkchapter in world history. Articles explore the plans and policies of extermination institutedby the Nazi government and the organizations and terminology that arose during the era.

Articles from the original encyclopedia have been reviewed and rewritten at 9th and 10thgrade reading levels, and many new features have been added to enhance the text, includ-ing diary entries and stories about young people who lived during the Holocaust. A list ofrelated sources, including books, magazines, movies and Web sites appear at the end of vol-ume four.

Features:• Based on the Dartmouth Medal-winning encyclopedia• 2-color design includes 200 photos, boxed features and glossary definitions in the

margins• Reviewed by an advisory board of high school teachers to ensure curricular relevance and

appropriate reading level• Includes survivor stories, diary entries, quotations, poetry and fiction excerpts in text and

in margins• Offers student-appropriate resource list of Holocaust Web sites• Timeline presents events in historical context• Student-appropriate reading lists accompany each article

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SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)Award-winning content rewritten for students

Aid to Jews by PolesAmerican Friends

ServiceAmerican Press and

the HolocaustAnti-Jewish

LegislationAntisemitismAryanizationAuschwitzAustriaBabi YarMarie BenoitWerner BestTuvia BielskiAnti-Jewish BoycottChristian ChurchesCarl ClaubergMarianne CohnConcentration

CampsCrimes Against

HumanityAdam CzerniakowDachauDeath MarchesJean DeffaugtDenial of the

HolocaustTheodor EickeElchanan ElkesExtermination

CampsFascismLeon Feiner“Final Solution”Forced LaborAnne FrankFrench Police

Gas Chambers/Gas Vans

GenocideGestapoJoseph GoebbelsGypsiesAdolf HitlerHitler Youth

(Hitlerjugend)HolocaustJewish Ghetto

PoliceJewish LawLatviaLvov Mein KampfJosef MengeleNazi PartyNuremberg LawsPartisansRefugees,

1933–1945Oskar SchindlerSlovakian National

UprisingS.S.Trials of the War

CriminalsRaoul WallenbergWarsaw Ghetto

UprisingSimon WiesenthalWorld Jewish

CongressYad VashemChaim YelinYouth MovementsZamosc

A sampling of articles fromLearning About the Holocaust:AStudent’s Guide




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The lives of noteworthy Americans — up close and personal SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)

Scribner Encyclopedia ofAmerican LivesScribner Encyclopedia of American Lives (SEAL) pro-vides authoritative biographies of notable men andwomen who have made a lasting impact onAmerican life. Each volume includes 300-320 biog-raphies of Americans who died within a three-yearperiod. Signed essays, written by scholars, trace eachlife with careful attention to historical context, andare often accompanied by a photo. Volume 5 coversindividuals who died between 1996 and 1999.

Features:• 300-320 essays by noted scholars• Each entry includes a headnote summarizing the subject’s achievements• Complete analysis of subject’s life as well as contributions to American history• Photos included for most entries• Cumulative name and occupation index• Wherever appropriate, exact addresses are given for “walking tour” historians

• Bibliographies

And introducing a new series in the SEAL family:

Scribner Encyclopedia of American LivesThematic Series: Sports FiguresKenneth T. Jackson, Series Editor-in-Chief.

The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives has documented the lives of thousands ofdeceased Americans, both world-famous and lesser-known. Now, a new Thematic Seriesfocuses on people in special areas of interest, both living and deceased. For the kickoff,Sports Figures profiles everyone from Dizzy Dean to Mia Hamm. For those who want tolearn about sports figures, statistics and career highlights are easy to find, but authorita-tive biographical information is not always readily available. Now anyone who enjoyssports can turn to SEAL for well-written, authoritative essays on the lives and achieve-ments of more than 600 athletes, coaches, team owners, sportscasters and writers. Theirhome run records, longest passes, fastest miles are all here, along with concise descriptionsof each subject’s childhood, family life, education and rise to fame. And true to Scribner’shigh editorial quality, each original, signed essay is written to be read and enjoyed byscholars, students and casual browsers alike.

• 600 signed biographies written by scholars• A brief opening description outlines key achievements of each person• Photographs of most subjects• A subject listing by sport• Bibliographies

“[A] worthy successor to the Dictionary ofAmerican Biography … This, every bit as much as the fabled biographical dictionarythat inspired it, belongs in Americanlibraries’ reference collections.”— Booklist (April 15, 1999 on Vol. 2)

“This valuable, high-quality reference ishighly recommended for school, public, andacademic libraries.”— Library Journal (May 1,2001, on Vols. 3 & 4)

Available volumes in the series:Vol. 1 (1981–1985). 960 pp. 1998.ISBN 0-684-80492-1. Order #MML00202-166596.

Vol. 2 (1986–1990). 900 pp. 1998.ISBN 0-684-80491-3. Order #MML00202-166598.

Vol. 3 (1991–1995). 620 pp. 2000.ISBN 0-684-80620-7. Order #MML00202-170636

Vol. 4 (1994–1996). 649 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80644-4. Order #MML00202-171693.

Vol. 5 (1997–1999). Approx. 650 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80663-0. Order #MML00202-173607

$130.00/vol.

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. Approx. 1,200 pp. in 2 vols. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80665-7. Order #MML00202-174910.$250.00/2-vol. set.

Coming Soon!Scribner Encyclopedia of American LivesThematic Series:The Sixties.1st Ed. Approx. 1,200 pp. in 2 vols.Ready September 2002.ISBN 0-684-80666-5. Order #MML00202-174924.$250.00/2-vol. set.


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SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)For students’ study of ancient history and modern civilization

Ancient Greece and RomeAn Encyclopedia for Students

Edited by Carroll Moulton.

Library Journal Best Reference Source of 1998Reference Books Bulletin Editors’ Choice Best Reference 1998

This set covers more than 1,000 years of a critical period in world history and fills therequests that libraries frequently have for information about ancient Greece and Rome.Information about these two civilizations is rarely presented in the same work, althoughstudents often study them together. The more than 460 articles explore an array of top-ics such as daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, and science and an attractive 2-colorinterior design includes glossary definitions, sidebars, more than 300 photos and illustra-tions, and cross-references to maps, color plates and other entries.

In addition to providing information on the daily life and customs of the classical world,these alphabetically arranged volumes cover people, places, history, culture, and mythol-ogy with enough asides to keep students reading after their reports are finished. Clearlywritten entries provide just enough detail to answer questions, and lots of additionalinformation can be found in the sidebars, chronologies, definitions, and captions, pro-viding readers with additional useful facts and explanations. Black-and-white photo-graphs and quality full-color plates illustrate the text.

The Constitution and itsAmendmentsRoger K. Newman, Editor In ChiefWe often hear of legal cases decided on thebasis of a citizen’s “constitutional rights,” butwhat are the rights guaranteed by theConstitution? How did they come to be pro-tected? Are these protections absolute or dothey change depending on the situation?

The United States Constitution is a living doc-ument; growing and changing with the society whose rights and laws it was originallydesigned to ensure. This unique set provides a

chronological look at the Constitution’s seven articles and 27 amendments to date, plac-ing them in the context of the social, political, and judicial events that formed them, andexamining contemporary cases where constitutional interpretation has played a key role.

While history can sometimes appear distant and abstract to students, The Constitutionand Its Amendments provides tangible evidence of the impact that individual citizens havehad, and continue to have, in shaping the laws of the land.

“Perhaps one of the best designed reference works to come along in along time, these four volumes arebeautifully laid out and formatted.… The extensive coverage of subject

matter is remarkable. ... Highly recommended to all … guaranteed toget a good workout wherever it is.”

— ARBA (1999)

“Although the introduction indicatesthat this resource is designed as a‘primer for students,’ there are fewadults who will fail to learn somethingnew about the constitution on everypage ... this will be a useful addition toschool and public libraries serving stu-dents at the middle school level andup, and will help anyone who wants toexpand their knowledge of the basis ofour legal and political actions.”

— Booklist/RBB (March 15, 1999)


Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 626 pp. in 4 vols. 1998.ISBN 0-02-864858-7, Order #MML00202-163623.$390.00/4-vol. set


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Planes, trains, automobiles, rockets and more SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)

ExplorersFrom Ancient Times to the Space Age Students and teachers alike are enthusiastic aboutthe adventure and drama of exploration. This com-prehensive reference set gives them the researchmaterial they need in an easily accessible format.Explorers helps unveil the excitement in history, science and geography through the stories of thediverse men and women who ventured intouncharted territory.

The set is an ideal source of knowledge and inspira-tion. Student will find it a fascinating way to learnhow our world has been shaped by the forces of

reason, religion, trade and technology. More than 260 photographs, illustrations, anddetailed maps, placed throughout the text, bring visual reinforcement to concepts anddraws in students browsing for report topics.

Macmillan Encyclopedia of TransportationTransportation touches nearly every aspect of ourlives, and this multidisciplinary encyclopedia bringsit all together; exploring the history, culture, business,and technology of transportation with full-color illus-trations and clear text. The Encyclopedia covers trans-portation on land, sea, air, and space as well as thelives of pioneering inventors, entrepreneurs, explor-ers, scientists, pilots and others. Many features helpenhance the text, fact boxes and definitions in themargins, a transportation timeline, full glossary, list ofsuggested readings and online resources and an indexin each volume.

Selected entries:Air Traffic ControlAqueductsBerlin AirliftCalifornia Gold RushCareers in TransportationChannel TunnelDiesel, RudolfElectric CarsGlobal Positioning SystemHijackingHoboesMalls

Maps and ChartsNASANoise ControlOregon TrailPanama CanalPostal ServiceRadarRivers of the WorldSalyut Space StationsSlave TradeTravel WritingViking Space Probe

“There is no other reference work onthe market that covers transportationto this degree at this audience level.This set will be useful in school andpublic libraries ...”

— Booklist (Sept. 1, 2000)

“... this well-designed reference sourceis curriculum focused and written atan appropriate reading level. It is anessential for school libraries, publiclibraries, and academic libraries.”

— American Reference Books Annual, 2001

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 672 pp. in 6 vols. 1999.ISBN 0-02-865361-0. Order #MML00202-167494.$425.00/6-vol-set.


Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 699 pp. in 3 vols. 1998.ISBN 0-02-864893-5. Order #MML00202-167662.$320.00/3-vol. set

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SOCIAL STUDIES (HISTORY/CULTURE)Diverse encyclopedias for students’ special needs

The 13-vol. Dictionary of the Middle Ages has been adapted to addressthe needs of younger students. Topics were selected for their relevanceto the school curriculum, their historical and multicultural importance,and their representation of women. The set has more than 700 entries,300 illustrations and 45 color plates. Glossary terms, sidebars, tipsreferring students to related topics in the index, and 2-color designmake this set visually appealing and easy to use.

The Middle AgesAn Encyclopedia for StudentsReference Books Bulletin/Booklist Editors’ Choice Best Reference 1996Dartmouth Medal Honorable Mention Citation 1997

“A well-written, thorough, and extremely informative set.”

— School Library Journal (November 1996)

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 942 pp. in 4 vols. 1996.William C. Jordan, Editor in Chief.ISBN 0-684-19773-1. Order #MML00202-166626.$390.00/4-vol. set.

North America inColonial TimesAn Encyclopedia forStudents

“An excellent addition to reference collections.”

— School Library Journal (May 1999)

Written specifically for students,and based on the Encyclopedia ofthe North American Colonies, thiscolorful set covers the history ofthe North American continentfrom the earliest European

explorations to independence from European rule. In 4 volumes andmore than 450 articles, it provides articles on Spanish, French, Dutchand Native American cultures in addition to England’s 13 colonies. It includes 16 pages of full-color illustrations, more than 200 black-and-white pictures, informative sidebar information, marginal defini-tions and helpful maps and timelines.

Growing Up InAmericaALA Outstanding Reference Source CHOICE Outstanding AcademicBook

“The narratives of the experiences of children and their families give the statistics a human face ...A fine addition to reference

collections in large public libraries and most academic libraries.”— CHOICE (July 1998)

This essential resource examines how key changes in society and theireffect on young people in America. A unique visual format turns dataon such topics as health, race, immigration, and poverty into an accessible portrait of contemporary youth in the United States.

Macmillan Encyclopediaof Native AmericanTribesDenali Press Award

“Recommended for all NativeAmerican collections.”

— American Reference BooksAnnual 2000

This fully updated and revised edition of the 1994 Native Tribes ofNorth America is a superb referenceon Native American peoples fromthe Canadian Arctic to the Rio

Grande. Designed for students, researchers and general readers alike, theEncyclopedia is illustrated throughout with contemporary and rare histor-ical photographs, regional maps, and dramatic illustrations.

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 291 pp. 1998. Edited by Mark T. Mattson & Rickie Sanders.ISBN 0-02-897262-7. Order#MML00202-166962.$140.00.

Macmillan Reference USA.2nd Ed. 256 pp. 1999. By Michael Johnson.ISBN 0-02-865409-9. Order #MML00202-167602.$115.00.

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 911 pp. in 4 vols. 1998. Edited by Jacob E. Cooke and Milton M. Klein.ISBN 0-684-80538-3. Order #MML00202-166554.$390.00/4-vol. set.


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Help students make sense of Shakespeare LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

Shakespeare’s World and Work • 250 A-to-Z articles include bibliographies and cross-references• Sidebars highlight significant details, and include comments by stage and film actors

and producers regarding specific passages; costumes, props, and other aspects of production

• Illustrations and 2-color design enhance student interest• 8-page color inserts in each volume show the people and places of England, examples

of different productions of the plays, and photos from movies, television, operas andballets

• Glossary terms are highlighted and defined right on the page• Maps of England, London and Stratford show where Shakespeare lived and where

the action of the plays occurred• Genealogical charts illustrate the relationships of characters in the plays

Answers any research need “in the twinkling of an eye”Shakespeare’s England• Read about the original Globe Theatre• Meet some of Shakespeare’s contemporaries

• Discover everyday life with topics such as government under Elizabeth and James, man-ners and dress, economy, education, medicine, sanitation — even sports and recreation

Shakespeare’s Plays• Find plot summaries, analyses of the main characters, and background information

on the original publication and production of each play• Understand each play’s significance in the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries

• Gain insight into performances through discussion of actions, motivations, and signif-icance, with special focus on memorable performances by notable Shakespeare actors

Shakespeare’s Legacy• Compare movie versions with stage productions of the plays • Learn about the actors and directors who learned from, and contributed to,

Shakespeare’s influence• Explore Shakespeare’s impact on painting, opera and modern culture

“These three volumes introduce the life, historyand times, plays, characters, places, and namesconnected with the quintessential master ofwords and human nature. ...There are a time lineof pertinent historical events from 1532 to 1999and a chronology of Shakespeare’s works in eachvolume.A myriad of topics (more than 250entries) offers a glimpse of the customs, beliefs,politics, and historical personage that had animpact on his writing. … All in all, the contentsadd up to a fascinating, easy-flowing read.This isan exemplary resource for students and teachersof Shakespeare. College students studying theatrearts may gain valuable direction for stage produc-tion in such areas as set design, character repre-sentation, and cultural practices.A wise invest-ment for school and public libraries too.”

— Booklist, Sept. 1, 2001 (STARRED REVIEW)




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Art inspires as it teaches

Schirmer Encyclopedia of Art Whether the main focus of study, or the basis for a richer understanding of history, liter-ature, cultural movements or other topics, art reaches into all areas of the curriculum. Asa universal language, it visually conveys the drama of human experience where wordssometimes fail. And because the subject is so broadly and thoroughly documented, ref-erence sources tend to isolate geographic regions or schools of art, or focus on biographiesof only the most influential artists. Schirmer Reference now brings this monumentaltopic into focus in four illustrated volumes of artists, works and genres from around theworld.

Surveys the entire world of artIn more than 400 A-to-Z illustrated entries on painters, sculptors, architects, photogra-phers, historical traditions, popular schools and more, Schirmer’s Encyclopedia of Art sur-veys the history of art from western and international perspectives. An open design fea-tures photos, sidebars, definitions and succinct articles on artists and works of art fromEurope, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. From the Kabuki mask and the Egyptian friezeto the action painting of Jackson Pollock, the Encyclopedia captures the beauty — andenduring fascination — of art in an appealing and accessible format.

For a range of audiences and area studies:High school students researching biographies of famous artists, historical events, literarysubjects and world cultures

College students taking courses in art history, architecture, theater, religious studies,anthropology and more

Public library patrons interested in particular artists, looking for background on favoriteworks or genres of art, or planning to visit a museum at home or abroad

LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

Schirmer Reference.1st Ed. Approx. 1,000 pp. in 4 vols. 2001.ISBN 0-02-865414-5. Order #MML00202-170590.$375.00/4-vol. set.

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Features:• Provides more than 400 A-to-Z entries

written by scholars and area specialists infour volumes

• Approximately 500 full-color images• Discussions of specific works of art are

contained within articles under artist orgenre

• Sidebars, definitions• Includes art from Europe, Asia, Africa and

Latin America• Covers many genres, such as painting,

sculpture, architecture and photography

• Index and bibliographies

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A wide perspective on cultures around the world LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

Myths and Legends of the World Classes in history, social studies, literature and drama are often our first encounter withmythical figures and legends of other cultures. Until now, most references focused on par-ticular countries or regions — such as classical Greece, or themes, such as angels or naturemyths — rather than encompassing mythologies from all parts of the world. Myths andLegends of the World covers North and South America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islandsas well as the more familiar stories from Europe and the Middle East with comprehen-sive coverage of the deities, characters, objects, myths and legends students are most likely to find in their studies.

Whether researching a specific mythical figure, a given motif, an ethnic group or anunfamiliar term, users will find the encyclopedia is easily accessible. Illustrated through-out with more than 200 drawings and photos, the set also offers sidebars and extensivebackmatter, including genealogy trees that illustrate the relationships between deities, anda subject index that helps to identify similar themes across cultures.

For a range of audiences and area studies:School students will use the encyclopedia to find information on characters, to exploremyths from different cultures, to research customs and beliefs, to identify the roots offamiliar figures such as Hercules or Rip van Winkle, or simply to satisfy their curiosityabout stories that have been passed down through many generations.

College students will find information to support their studies in anthropology, religiousstudies, literature, drama, women’s studies and more.

Public library users interested in world cultures, opera, obscure cults and religions, orinformation on different immigrant groups will quickly find answers to their questions.

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 640 pp. in 4 vols. 2000.ISBN 0-02-865439-0. Order #MML00202-170606.John Wickersham, Editor in Chief.$390.00/4-vol. set.

Features:• 500 A-to-Z articles• Written by scholars for a student audience• More than 200 color illustrations and full-color

design throughout• Covers time periods and cultures from around the

world• Backmatter includes genealogy trees • Comprehensive bibliography directs readers to titles

on specific themes and cultures• Three indexes are arranged by topic, culture and

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LITERATURE AND THE ARTSThe classical standard for music reference

Baker’s Student Encyclopedia of Music For nearly 100 years, Baker’s Dictionaries have set the standard for music reference, providing students, teachers, and music professionals with the most accurate, compre-hensive, and entertaining entries on all styles of music and musicians. Now, for the firsttime, Schirmer Reference presents a music encyclopedia written specifically for students.In three richly illustrated volumes, more than 25,000 entries open up a world of musicalterms, musicians, instruments and genres, all in language students will understand andenjoy reading. New information brings earlier entries completely up-to-date, while newentries broaden the approach to include the artists and the styles of music students wantto know more about, from gamelan and Percy Grainger to Max Roach, R.E.M. and rap.

The text maintains the eloquence and humor that have made Baker’s the music referenceof choice for 100 years, while offering more concise entries appropriate in tone and levelfor the student reader. Enhanced with illustrations, interesting facts and timelines, Baker’sStudent Encyclopedia of Music provides readers of all ages with an easy-to-use referenceguide to all things musical.

Appropriate for many levels:Junior high students writing reports on famous composers, world music, rock bandsand instruments

Teachers looking for suggestions on report topics for their students

High school Western civilization and world history students studying the major cultural and music movements (Medieval Music, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism,Romanticism, Modernism), and musical forms and genres (symphony, fugue, sonata,jazz, world music)

School band, orchestra, and chorus members who want to learn more about the musicthey are performing

College students taking introductory courses on music, culture and society

Musicians and musicologists looking for concise information on a wide range of composers, musical genres and specific pieces of music

Public library patrons and general readers will appreciate the brief and enjoyable biographies and entries on their favorite compositions, personalities and instruments

“An essential resource for all collections, thisuser-friendly, easy-on-the-eyes set lists 5,500entries arranged alphabetically and coveringboth classical and popular music and musi-cians, with key time lines for major composers.A nice introduction to musical terminology isfound in Volume 1.”

— Library Journal,April 1, 2000

“More than 5,500 entries cover musical terms,composers, conductors, musicians, performers,instruments, genres, and works.Text isenhanced by a number of student-friendly fea-tures: time lines for major composers, iconsindicating entries for people or instruments,snippets of text moved into sidebars, and blackand white photographs and illustrations. Inaddition, color inserts of several pages eachhighlight portrayals of musical subjects in art,musical traditions around the world, and popu-lar performers. … Students … will find easy-to-read biographies that explain the subjects’significance, and clear definitions of termsranging from frottola and goliards to riff andskiffle. … Recommended for school and publiclibraries.”

— Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin, Feb. 1, 2000

Comprehensive coverage:• Composers • Conductors• Critics• Music scholars• Musical compositions• Musical instruments• Musical styles• Organizations and societies • Performers • Songwriters• Terminology• Timelines• 2-color interiors

• Complete index in each volume

• More than 250 photos and illustrations

Schirmer Reference.1st. Ed. 2,134 pp. in 3 vols. 1999.ISBN 0-02-865315-7. Order #MML00202-167137.$310.00/3-vol. set.

For more information on each title, go to www.mlr.com/schirmer

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Introducing literary criticism with two superior sets LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

World Poets Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist Editor’s Choice 2000Library Journal Best Reference Sources 2000

“Students and teachers should use World Poets heavily — it’s even fun for browsing! Recommended for high-school and public libraries.”

— Booklist, Oct. 15, 2000

“This provides an excellent introduction to poetry scholarship. Highly recommended for academic libraries and high school libraries with strong language arts programs.”

— Library Journal, Sept. 15, 2000

Many librarians have expressed a need for an accessible poetry resource that would provemore student-friendly than existing references. World Poets, written and designed especially for students, offers 122 authoritative bio-critical articles by scholars and poets.With a 2-color design that includes boxed poems, definitions in margins, and illustrationsand photos of the poets, this 3-volume, A-to-Z set is an ideal introduction to the poets,their works and the genres that have developed around the world and through the ages.Featuring 122 articles and 107 illustrations,World Poets covers the poets and genres mostcommonly studied in English classes, and also poets from many cultures that studentsmight discover for the first time. For students unfamiliar with reading critical material,the design and features of this set aids research and encourages further understanding.

Writers for Young AdultsLibrary Journal Best Reference Source 1997

Writers for Young Adults features 129 lively, informative essays on writers for adolescents— including some authors whose work young readers may not yet know — in order toencourage a lifelong love of reading. Specifically created with the young adult in mind, italso serves as a useful reference for teachers, librarians, parents and scholars interested inthe growing genre of literature for young adults. Each essay gives readers a basic under-standing and appreciation of the subject’s life and major works.

Many articles include never-before-published information about the writers, gleanedfrom interviews conducted especially for this new reference set. The attractive 2-colordesign features a picture of each author, a general index and a genre index. Sidebars high-light interesting facts about the writer, or important themes in the stories and new termsare called out and defined.

Gain additional coverage with the SupplementThis supplement features 41 writers not covered in the base set. Continuing the innovative mix of classic and contemporary writers featured in the 3-vol. set, SupplementI features such writers as Jane Austen, Karen Cushman, Arthur Miller, R. L. Stine, A.C.Lemieux, Louis Sachar, Ray Bradbury, Thornton Wilder, Christopher Pike and StephenKing. Features include cumulative genre and theme indexes.

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 1,396 pp. in 3 vols. 2000.ISBN 0-684-80591-X. Order #MML00202-169492.$275.00/3-vol. set.

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 1,375 pp. in 3 vols. 1997.ISBN 0-684-80474-3. Order #MML00202-166639.$275.00/3-vol. set.

Supplement.1st Ed. 496 pp. 2000.ISBN 0-684-80618-5. Order #MML00202-167549.$90.00.


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SCIENCE AND HEALTHInvite students to experience the vast world of science

“Lovely to look at and delightful to read ...Tied to the curriculum and intended for mid-dle-school grades and up ... highly recommended for schools, public library reference collections and even undergraduate-level college and university collections.”

— Booklist, June 1 & 15, 2001 (review of PlantSciences)

“... would be a positive addition to any highschool library ... a great resource for students.”

— National Science Teachers Association,TeacherResources, May 2001 (review of Earth Sciences forStudents).

Features of each set:• 4 volumes• Approximately 800 pages• Index and glossary• Outline of contents by topic• Bibliography, film, video and Web site resources

Current and forthcoming titles in the Series:Plant Sciences2000.ISBN 0-02-865434-X, Order #MML00202-170601,$375.00.

Biology 2001.ISBN 0-02-865551-6, Order #MML00202-171715.$375.00.

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Macmillan Science Library Series

The Macmillan Science Library is a comprehensive series of colorful, informative sets inthe sciences. Providing more than just descriptive and analytical information, these setsexplore cultural and ethical issues, and provide career information, making them usefulto students from many disciplines and with different levels of interest. Each of the setsfeatures full-color photographs, diagrams and illustrations, as well as definitions, cross-references and other helpful guides in the page margins.

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A biography-based science library for students SCIENCE AND HEALTH

This series was specially written and designed for students to support science, history, andsocial studies research at the high school and junior college levels. Each volume containsabout 90 profiles of scientists throughout history and from all parts of the world. Sidebarstories, timelines, illustrations and definitions of terms illuminate every page of these well-written and easy-to-use volumes.

Features:• 90 signed articles written by scholars in each volume• Quality of scholarship not available on the Internet• Overviews provide context for each field of science• Sidebars highlight significant facts and interesting information• Different articles appear in appropriate volumes for those scientists who worked in

more than one field of science• Glossary terms are highlighted in text and defined in margins• Includes chronology, bibliography and index

Charles Scribner’s Sons.Vol. 1: The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution.1st Ed. 225 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80646-0. Order #MML00202-172406.

Vol 2: Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century.1st Ed. 225 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80647-9. Order #MML00202-172407.

Vol. 3: Life Sciences Before the Twentieth Century.1st Ed. 225 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80661-4. Order #MML00202-173593.

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“Each title starts with a brief overview of theera’s discoveries and major scientific trends aswell as a scientific time line.The biographiesthat follow discuss the discovery made by thescientist and often some background on his orher life. Scientific terms and words difficult foryounger readers are highlighted in the textand designed in the margins, and sidebarsoffer additional information.These heavilyillustrated volumes also contains a short list ofsuggested readings, both in print and online.… This series is well suited to students andthose who know very little about the historyof science. … The Scribner set is highly recommended for school and public libraries.”

— Library Journal (May 1, 2001)

Scribner Science Reference Series



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SCIENCE AND HEALTHA full-color survey of earth’s development

Atlas of the Evolving Earth Atlas of the Evolving Earth offers a complete look atthe chronological development of the Earth and itslife forms from the beginning of the solar system tothe present day.

The six sections of the Atlas cover the major eras,each setting out the geological and biological developments of the time. The final section looksat ways in which the Earth and its biosphere continue to evolve. Full-color illustrations helpexplain processes, such as the carbon cycle, the for-mation of the Earth’s crust and the evolution ofamphibians. Each chapter includes a double-pagepanorama of the typical landscape or seascape of

the period, and an illustrated timeline comparing events, climate, sea level, plant and animal life.

The complete Atlas forms a thorough survey of the processes that have shaped our worldand is a natural complement to the biology, earth science and geology curriculum

Features:• Comprehensive chronological survey of the Earth and its life forms from 4.5 billion

years ago to the present• Full-color design• 150 maps, 125 illustrations, 120 photographs• Sidebars explain important events and concepts• Detailed captions provide clear explanations of evolutionary processes• Glossary and index in each volume

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 432 pp. in 3 vols. 2002.Richard T. J. Moody, Andrey Zhuravlev, Dougal Dixon, Ian Jenkins, Editors.ISBN 0-02-865387-4. Order #MML00202-170577.$225.00/3-vol. set.

Outline of Contents

Volume 1Geological TimescaleOrigin and Nature of EarthFeature: How Fossils FormHow Life EvolvesThe Archean PeriodThe Proterozoic PeriodFeature: Multicellular AnimalsThe Cambrian PeriodFeature: ArthropodsThe Ordovician PeriodThe Silurian PeriodGlossary, Further Reading, Index

Volume 2Geological TimescaleThe Devonian PeriodFeature: FishesThe Early Carboniferous PeriodFeature: AmphibiansThe Late Carboniferous PeriodFeature: InsectsThe Permian PeriodFeature: Mammal-like ReptilesThe Triassic PeriodFeature: ReptilesThe Jurassic PeriodThe Cretaceous PeriodFeature: Flowering PlantsGlossary, Further Reading, Index

Volume 3Geological TimescaleThe Tertiary PeriodThe Paleogene PeriodFeature: Mammal EvolutionThe Neogene PeriodThe Quaternary PeriodIntroductionThe Pleistocene PeriodFeature: Human EvolutionThe Holocene PeriodFeature: Modern Extinctions?Further Reading, AcknowledgmentGlossaryIndex

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A complete look at planet Earth SCIENCE AND HEALTH

Living Universe Series “Some reference books deserve to be purchasedjust for the fabulous and instructive illustra-tions that can be used to help young peopleunderstand very complex science concepts.Thisseries does wonders with photographs, illustra-tions, charts, and maps, most of which are incolor, to illuminate the wondrous world of science.The accompanying text is understand-able by good middle school readers and up andis factual and informative. … If students do notconsult these volumes regularly in the refer-ence collection, they should be shelved in themain nonfiction section.Winners.”

— Blanche Woolls and David Loertscher’s Referencefor Students, www.galegroup.com/reference/bandd(May 2001)

These beautifully illustrated, full-color volumes explore process and change from the origins of Earth’s smallest living organisms to the bounds of the solar system. Each vol-ume contains 60-80 articles and hundreds of photographs, maps and illustrations.

NEW Volume! Biomes and HabitatsThe fourth volume in the Series investigates Earth’s varied habitats and the plant andanimal life flourishing there, along with their changing migration and colonization, patterns of existence, natural population explosions and crashes, and changes wrought byhumans. Biomes and Habitats offers students basic facts on everything from temperateforests and coral reefs to the feeding habits of nocturnal animals.

GLOBAL PATTERNSBirth of an Island

ChainThe Distant PastFrom Equator to PoleThe Origins of LifeOrigins of our PlanetSurvivors of the Ice Age

HABITAT PATTERNSMediterranean LandsPatterns of Plant LifeThe ShoreTropical Rainforest

NICHE PATTERNSAdapting to

SurroundingsParallels in the Bird

WorldParallels Past and

PresentThe Story of the

Crossbill

CHANGING PATTERNSAirborne MigrationsIsolated PopulationsMarine MigrationsTravelling the World:

Animals

THE HUMANIMPACTCity LivingControlling PestsDomesticated AnimalsHuman OriginsOrigins of AgriculturePollution: The

Greenhouse EffectRecent Extinctions

A CATALOGUE OFLIFEThe Animal KingdomEndangered Species:

BirdsEndangered Species:

Fishes, Reptiles andAmphibians

Endangered Species:Invertebrates

Endangered Species:Mammals

The Plant KingdomThreatened Plants

Macmillan Reference USA.Biomes and Habitats. 200 pp. 2001.Philip Whitfield, Peter D. Moore and Barry Cox.ISBN 0-02-865633-4. Order #MML00202.$95.00.

Other volumes available:

The Universe.1st Ed. 216 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-02-865591-5. Order #MML00202-173090.$95.00.

Planet Earth.1st Ed. 216 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-02-865592-3. Order #MML00202-173091.$95.00.

Evolution.1st Ed. 216 pp. 2000.ISBN 0-02-865590-7. Order #MML00202-173092.$95.00.

(Sample pages from Planet Earth)

A partial list of articles in Biomes and Habitats:



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SCIENCE AND HEALTHAnswers basic questions about diseases and conditions

Human Diseases andConditionsEdited by Neil Izanber, M.D., the NemoursFoundationFor junior high and high school students research-ing health topics, most medical references and man-uals are difficult to use and written at a level moreappropriate for medical doctors. More accessibleresources are often not authorized by medical professionals. Human Diseases and Conditions is anappealing and authoritative resource that makes iteasy for students to find in-depth answers on a widerange of diseases. Created by a team of doctors and

health education experts, this user-friendly, full-color, accessible reference work presentsthe most accurate and up-to-date information available on 280 human diseases and conditions. Ranging from a half-page for minor topics like dandruff to ten pages formajor topics like diabetes, the articles cover diseases and conditions students are curiousabout.

Each article includes:• A definition of the disease or condition• Explanation of how it works in the body• Information on causes• Symptoms and diagnosis• Treatment or cure and how it works• Lifestyles (“What is it like to live with cystic fibrosis?”) • Engaging sidebars provide wide-ranging historical, scientific, and

statistical perspectives• Short definitions begin each article, for at-a-glance answers to questions• Case studies personalize symptoms and diagnoses in the in-depth articles• Cause and treatment of each disease or condition are clearly explained. A question

and answer format further clarifies each topic• Colorful drawings and photographs illustrate conditions and treatments• Bibliographies and Internet search words help students continue their research

Human Diseases andConditions Supplement 1: Behavioral Health The first supplement to Human Diseases andConditions contains 98 articles focusing on a wide range of emotional, developmental, and psychological issues and their therapies. Edited by ateam of doctors and health education experts, this single volume offers the most current andauthoritative information available on a range ofsubjects of concern to students, teachers, parents,health professionals and caregivers. From abuse,anxiety disorders and delinquency, to mental retardation and tobacco addiction, this affordable

reference includes other issues especially relevant to these conditions, such as homeless-ness and violence, to explore how behavior is influenced not only by body chemistry, butby our environments as well. Some of the topics discussed in the base 3-vol. set are alsoincluded in the Supplement in different and expanded ways. For further ease of locatingthe base set’s articles, the Supplement contains a cumulative index of all articles in boththe set and the Supplement.

“While there is a plethora of print and electronicsources available on medical topics, this set waswritten with young adults in mind.The entriescover a wide range of topics — diseases and conditions that this age group is personallyinterested in or frequently assigned … Mostentries mention at least one other resource, andmany note several books and/or organizations.Lots of color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams enhance the text.A good starting pointfor research papers and equally useful to answer quick questions.”

— School Library Journal, May 2000

Coming Soon!Charles Scribner’s Sons.Human Diseases and ConditionsSupplement 2: Sports Medicine & Orthopedics.350 pp. Ready December 2002.ISBN 0-684-80664-9. Order #MML00202-173733.$85.00.


Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 912 pp. in 3 vols. 1999.ISBN 0-684-80543-X. Order #MML00202-167276.$275.00/3-vol. set.

Charles Scribner’s Sons.1st Ed. 463 pp. 2001.ISBN 0-684-80643-6. Order #MML00202-171692.$85.00.

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Exploring science and society SCIENCE AND HEALTH

Earth Sciences for StudentsThe earth is both ancient and constantly new -— asmany interrelated processes, both natural and man-made, reshape its surface as well as its inner work-ings. This full-color reference presents the world ofearth sciences to students with interesting readabletext complemented by more than 200 color photo-graphs and illustrations. Its thorough and authorita-tive coverage offers, clear, detailed explanations ofscientific principles, descriptions of phenomena,and related topics.

The broad scope of the encyclopedia, spanning arange from abrasive materials to women in Earth

sciences, provides a range of topics that will appeal to students as they seek informationto use when writing reports, completing homework assignments and preparing oral pre-sentations. Whether the topic is weather, the ocean, the planets and solar system, plantsand animals, energy and matter, or lives and careers in earth sciences, this vivid, easy-to-use set is an indispensable tool for school, public and community college libraries.

Selected articles:

Bioethics for StudentsHow Do We Know What’s Right?Since the first successful heart transplant in 1968,advances in medical technology have challenged ourideas of the limits of life. Similarly, such recent developments as cloning, record-breaking multiplebirths, managed care, AIDS, gene therapy, endangered species, and ozone depletion havecaused us to examine and re-examine a growingarray of unprecedented ethical, social and legalissues.

In its four volumes Bioethics for Students provides abalanced view of these often sensitive issues.

Presented in clear, nontechnical language, each article discusses the topic, and providesexamples of related historical and social events, and legal cases. In addition, relevant worksfrom literature, theater, and film are cited to provide context.

The topics covered in this four-volume set apply to a number of curriculum areas:

Earth Science: Climatic Change, Hazardous Waste, Toxic Substances and moreBiology: Medical Research, Artificial Hearts, Cryonics, Gene Therapy and moreHealth: Abortion, Alternative Medicine, Drugs, Epidemics, Family, Health Care,Suicide and moreSocial Studies: Animal Rights, Buddhism, Economic Concepts in Health Care,Information Disclosure, Population Policies, Women and more

“The articles on controversial topics, such as thecauses of global warming, are balanced but pointto scientific consensus.The set provides justenough detail to satisfy the interest of seriousstudents while providing colorful pictures andaccounts of interesting personalities to attractbrowsers.”

— School Library Journal (May 2000)

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 768 pp in 4 vols. 1999.ISBN 0-02-865308-4. Order #MML00202-167653.$390.00/4-vol. set.

“Today’s young people want to be knowledgeableabout medical technology in order to help themmake personal choices in the future. Bioethicsfor Students examines issues in medical ethics,animal rights, and the environment at a levelthat will be understood by young people ...A strength of this work is that both sides of controversial issues are presented with equalcoverage.A good addition for public libraries in both the young adult and adult reference collection.”

— American Reference Books Annual, 2000


• Ancient Supercontinents• Biosphere• Elements• El Nino and La Nina• Gaia

• Matter Structure and Properties• Ozone Depletion• Solar Energy• Tornadoes• Urban Planning


Macmillan HealthEncyclopedia,2nd Ed.“An excellent reference work created for American students ...

[S]atisfies the need for healthinformation that is reliable,accurate, and clear.”

— Reference Books Bulletin

Designed for nonspecialist readers, with accessible languageand full-color illustrations, this

updated interdisciplinary set includes statistics on STD’s , breast cancer,tuberculosis, and entirely new strains of hepatitis. New articles havebeen added on topics of current interest such as global health issues,health care systems, and piercing and tatooing.

The Atlas ofEndangeredSpecies, 2nd Ed.“Because endangered speciesand habitat conservation aresuch hot topics, this book willbe well received in many typesof libraries — public, highschool and undergraduate collection."

— American Reference BooksAnnual 2001

The second edition of this colorfulsingle-volume work presents an in-

depth overview of one of the key issues of our time. Written by a teamof expert contributors, this beautifully illustrated and authoritativeguide provides insights into the range and reasons for the world’s threat-ened plant and animal species. Featuring 300 maps and full-color pho-tographs, this renowned atlas brings the subject to life.

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MacmillanEncyclopedia of theEnvironment ALA Outstanding Reference Source

This 6-vol. full-color set invites students to a study of everythingfrom basic facts to the latest developments in conservation. The A-to-Z articles offer detailedcoverage of a broad range of topicsincluding biology, chemistry, natural resources and more.

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 797 pp. in 6 vols. 1997.Edited by Stephen R. Kellert.ISBN 0-02-897381-X. Order #MML00202-167327.$395.00/6-vol. set.

Animals A Macmillan IllustratedEncyclopedia

“The natural world, especially animals, has always fascinatedadults and young people alike.As a result libraries need a reference volume that not onlydescribes the world of animals andtheir evolutionary origins, but doesso in a manner that captures theinterest of readers. Animals:AMacmillan IllustratedEncyclopedia fulfills this purposevery well.”

— Reference and User Services Quarterly

Written by expert zoologists, and lavishly illustrated by nature artists, this 3-vol. encyclopedia covers virtually all of the world’s vertebrate animals.Students will find just about any animal they need for class reports or independent studies.

Macmillan Reference USA.2nd Ed. 276 pp. 1998. Edited by John A. Burton.ISBN 0-02-897381-X. Order #MML00202-166800.$135.00.

Macmillan Reference USA.2nd. Ed. 864 pp. in 9 vols. 1999.ISBN 0-02-865036-0. Order #MML00202-167507.$410.00/9-vol. set.

Macmillan Reference USA.1st Ed. 720 pp. in 3 vols. 1999. Edited by Philip Whitfield.ISBN 0-02-865420-X. Order #MML00202-167590.$195.00/3-vol. set.


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