Encyclopedia for Kids – Best Books for Growing Children

Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is an more...1 point

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is an exhaustive classic Biblical encyclopedia consisting of 5 paper volumes. This bastion of knowledge is now available in one beautifully formatted book for the Kindle. The Kindle edition works as any other Kindle dictionary and may be set as the Kindle default dictionary.The ISBE includes almost 10,000 thoroughly written authoritative articles representing the scholarship of nearly 200 evangelical scholars.In harmony with the practical and authori...1 point

Britannica First Edition Replica Set (3 vol.) by Encyclopedia Britannica

Nearly a quarter millennium after the "Society more...1 point

Nearly a quarter millennium after the "Society of Gentlemen in Scotland" captured the sum total of extant human knowledge in the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, what was known then, and what was not, will fascinate, intrigue, surprise, and entertain family and friends for hours on end. The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-ha...1 point

Encyclopedia Americana by Anonymous

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. more...1 point

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding...1 point

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia by Charles Taylor, Editors of Kingfisher

With today's emphasis on fast-moving technology, a more...1 point

With today's emphasis on fast-moving technology, as well as increasing pressure to meet the testing standards of science and math in the classroom, the need to grasp key scientific principles has never been greater. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is the one reference that includes all of the information students need to know in today's fast-paced world. Clearly written and illustrated articles provide in-depth insight and concise authoritative information. An impressive reference section at...1 point

Encyclopedia - the World's Biggest English Encyclopedia. Over One Million Articles. Intuitive navigation (Mobi Reference) by MobileReference

Encyclopedia - the World's Biggest English Encyclopedia. more...0 points

Encyclopedia - the World's Biggest English Encyclopedia. Over One Million Articles. Intuitive navigation. (Mobi Reference)Look no further - the world's biggest Encyclopedia. Over 1 million articles. Intuitive navigation. FEATURES:- Over 1 million articles carefully checked for accuracy and completeness by a team of experts. - Fifteen times as many articles as in the largest printed 17 volume Encyclopedia. - The Encyclopedia is based on Wikipedia, the largest collection of reference work in the h...0 points

One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia by Peter Chrisp

Recipient of the International Reading Association more...0 points

Recipient of the International Reading Association's (IRA) 2010 Young Adults' Choices list.0 points

First Science Encyclopedia by DK Publishing

First Science Encyclopedia is the latest addition to more...0 points

First Science Encyclopedia is the latest addition to DK s First Reference series, a collection of reference books for children to use at school or home. With spectacular close-up photography and full-color illustration, children can set out on a journey of discovery and take a truly comprehensive look at the forces and elements that make up our amazing world. Exciting features such as Weird or What boxes and Curiosity Quizzes let children have fun while they learn, and strengthen good research h...0 points

National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals by Karen McGhee, George Mc Kay Ph.D.

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side! National more...0 points

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side! National Geographic Children's Books' brand-new reference work provides families and children with everything they need to know about the animal kingdom. You'll meet more than 1,000 animals as you explore the pages of National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals. This comprehensive volume introduces the entire animal kingdom: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and all kinds of invertebrates, from sea squirts to worms and spiders. Your tour of th...0 points

First Science Encyclopedia by DK Publishing

First Science Encyclopedia is the latest addition to more...0 points

First Science Encyclopedia is the latest addition to DK s First Reference series, a collection of reference books for children to use at school or home. With spectacular close-up photography and full-color illustration, children can set out on a journey of discovery and take a truly comprehensive look at the forces and elements that make up our amazing world. Exciting features such as Weird or What boxes and Curiosity Quizzes let children have fun while they learn, and strengthen good research h...0 points

Encyclopedia Brown Box Set (4 Books) by Donald J. Sobol

Encyclopedia Brown has found a home at Puffin, and more...0 points

Encyclopedia Brown has found a home at Puffin, and we're celebrating his arrival with a boxed set! Just in time for the holidays, this set contains the first four books in the classic Encyclopedia Brown series. Whether Encyclopedia Brown is solving cases for his neighborhood friends or his chief-of-police dad, he always has an intriguing mystery to crack.0 points

First Nature Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference) by DK Publishing

An exciting new addition to the DK First Reference more...0 points

An exciting new addition to the DK First Reference series, this fun-packed nature encyclopedia introduces children to every aspect of the natural world.0 points

How Things Work Encyclopedia by DK Publishing

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining more...0 points

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.0 points

Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia by Scholastic

The Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia is an essential more...0 points

The Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia is an essential one-stop resource of general knowledge for every young researcher, and the ideal companion to the bestselling Scholastic Children's Dictionary.The Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia is the ultimate research tool for kids 8-12. With more than 600 entries ranging from Aircraft to the Korean War, the Respiratory System to Walt Whitman, this book will serve as an indispensible reference for students.The comprehensive, but completely child friend...0 points

First Space Encyclopedia (DK First Reference) by DK Publishing

The latest title in DK's First Reference series introduces more...0 points

The latest title in DK's First Reference series introduces the universe, visiting all the planets of our solar system and their moons, as well as our Sun and other stars, black holes, asteroids, comets, and other galaxies. Up to date with the latest astronomical theories, First Space Encyclopedia includes information about the great Pluto debate and the recent discovery of an Earth-like planet, as well as pictures from the latest voyages by shuttles, rovers, and probes, and the conflicting evide...0 points

Marvel Encyclopedia by DK Publishing

Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel more...0 points

Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel Encyclopedia! Fully updated with new images and text, this one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest-from well-known characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine to lesser known heroes and villains. An essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the comics, The Marvel Encyclopedia is full of artwork, stats, and history for every character in the Marvel Universe. Updates on characters i...0 points

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide more...0 points

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It's an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesn't require much spending but makes us feel rich. Taking a cue from the exotic encyclopedias of the sixteenth century, which brimmed with mysterious artifacts, Jessica Kerwin Jenkins's Encyclopedia of the Exquisite focuses on the elegant, the rare, the commonplace,...0 points

Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is an more...0 points

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is an exhaustive classic Biblical encyclopedia consisting of 5 paper volumes. This bastion of knowledge is now available in one beautifully formatted book for the Kindle. The Kindle edition works as any other Kindle dictionary and may be set as the Kindle default dictionary.The ISBE includes almost 10,000 thoroughly written authoritative articles representing the scholarship of nearly 200 evangelical scholars.In harmony with the practical and authori...0 points

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia by Encyclopedia Britannica

From the editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica comes more...0 points

From the editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica comes the thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Britannica's most popular publication worldwide. Comprehensive and engaging, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia contains 28,000 articles, accompanied by colorful photographs, diagrams, maps, and flags. This accessible one-volume encyclopedia provides ready answers to everyday questions. Compact and affordable, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia has comprehensive coverage on a variety of subject...0 points

Oh, Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff

Kids love stuff that's gross. From the liquids, solids, more...0 points

Kids love stuff that's gross. From the liquids, solids, and gases--especially the gases!--or their own bodies to the creepy, crawly, slimy, slithery, fetid, and feculent phenomena in the world at large, kids with a curious bent just can't get enough. Oh, Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty brings together, in one book, all the good things about some of the baddest things on Earth.Exhaustively researched and impeccably scientific, yet written with a lively lack of earnestness, Oh, Yuck! is...0 points

The New Children's Encyclopedia by DK Publishing

This easy-to-use, richly photographed encyclopedia more...0 points

This easy-to-use, richly photographed encyclopedia puts the wider world in context and allows young readers to explore to their hearts' content. Great for visual learners and ESL students, and for any child who loves pictures and words, The New Children's Encyclopedia is sure to become a classic for home and school use.0 points

Encyclopedia World Book

World Book Encyclopedia, 22 Volumes, Brand new in more...0 points

World Book Encyclopedia, 22 Volumes, Brand new in original box0 points

The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide

The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, more...0 points

The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world's finest wildlife photographs, this volume will become the standard by which all others are measured. Each page is expertl...0 points

Chronicle Encyclopedia of History

Bring Four Million Years of the Past into the Pres more...0 points

Bring Four Million Years of the Past into the Present!Product InformationFour million years of dynasties and disasters travestiesand triumphs heroism and hedonism - witness the complete history of humankindas it happened!Enter the living past in Chronicle Encyclopedia of History the multimedia guideto world history that reports events 'as they happen'. Experience headline newsfrom the beginnings of time to the present day in over 3500 stories thatexplore world history in an immediate and enthral...0 points

National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth by Michael Allaby

National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is more...0 points

National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation's sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow.Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid foundation, reveals the latest research on fragile ecosystems...0 points

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Editors of Kingfisher

This authoritative reference book brings world history more...0 points

This authoritative reference book brings world history to life, from early humans to the current war on terror. Along the way, it reveals riveting facts on the founding of the great Roman Empire, the revolution that changed France forever, the war between the North and South that unified America, the start of World War I and the Great Depression that followed, the first moon landing, and the end of apartheid in South Africa. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within...0 points

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History by Jane Bingham

Combining text with photographs and illustrations, more...0 points

Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering events from the Big Bang to the dawn of the 21st century.0 points

The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Major Event in the Original Magic Kingdom by Chris Strodder

Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more...0 points

Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland®. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland® landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today-Tomorrowland's Hall of Chemistry and Hall of...0 points

Asian Art Encyclopedia: History, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Calligraphy and more. (Mobi Reference) by mobi, MobileReference

The illustrated book gives historical and cultural more...0 points

The illustrated book gives historical and cultural background of Asian Art. It introduces the reader to Asian Art major styles, media, statues, buildings and artists. Table of Contents:Introduction: Asian Art | Eastern Art History | Silk Road | East Asian Calligraphy | Asian Art Museums in the United States | Buddhism | Bodhisattva | Buddhist Symbolism | Guan Yin 2. Buddhist Art: Overview | Ashtamangala | Buddharupa | Physical characteristics of the Buddha | Buddha Statues | Architecture | Music...0 points

The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book by Bud Collins

Compiled by the most famous tennis journalist and more...0 points

Compiled by the most famous tennis journalist and historian in the world, this book is the ultimate compilation of historical tennis information, including year-by-year recaps of every tennis season, biographical sketches of every major tennis personality, as well as stats, records, and championship rolls for all the major events. Newly updated with the latest history-making records in the sport, this revised edition covers the recent achievements of a variety of tennis stars, including Roger Fe...0 points

The Concise Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History by Michael Kazin, Rebecca Edwards, Adam Rothman

With 150 accessible articles written by more than 130 more...0 points

With 150 accessible articles written by more than 130 leading experts, this essential reference provides authoritative introductions to some of the most important and talked-about topics in American history and politics, from the founding to today. Abridged from the acclaimed Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History, this is the only single-volume encyclopedia that provides comprehensive coverage of both the traditional topics of U.S. political history and the broader forces that shape...0 points

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes by Carl Waldman

A comprehensive reference work discussing more tha more...0 points

A comprehensive reference work discussing more than 150 Indian tribes of all North America, as well as prehistoric peoples & civilizations. Organized alphabetically by tribe, the informative but accessible text summarizes the historical record -- locations, migrations, contacts with whites, wars, etc. Also covers Indian lifeways, including language families, means of subsistence, houses, boats, tools, clothing, art, legends, & rituals. Over 250 beautifully detailed, original color illustrations...0 points

Encyclopedia of the 20th Century (Five Pack in Tin)

Our children will inherit a legacy from a century more...0 points

Our children will inherit a legacy from a century of dramatic change - a legacy generated by a hundred years of technological and political hyperactivity. The beneficiaries of this legacy will undoubtedly gain from the technological revolution, but they will also have to endure the consequences of our mistakes and follies. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE 20TH CENTURY documents the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheavals that made this centu...0 points

Pictorial Encyclopedia of American History -- 16 Volumes -- 1962

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Pandigital Handheld Electronic Encyclopedia (WikiReader)

Get in the know with the Pandigital WikiReader. Th more...0 points

Get in the know with the Pandigital WikiReader. This palm-sized electronic encyclopedia contains the entire English Wikipedia covering 3 million topics -- equivalent to more than 1,000 volumes. No internet connection is required, it comes preloaded with the entire Wikipedia and is ready to use right out of the box. Easy touchscreen controls and touchscreen QWERTY keyboard allow you instant access to a world of knowledge. Never be out of date, either, as the content can be updated quarterly via o...0 points

New Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica Hispanic Heritage Review The History And Culture

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece: A comprehensive history with 1000 photographs by Nigel Rodgers

This title presents a comprehensive history with 1000 more...0 points

This title presents a comprehensive history with 1000 photographs. It offers an authoritative account of Greek military and political power, architecture, sculpture and art, drama and philosophy, and their lasting influence on Western culture. Discover how ancient Greece became one of the finest civilizations ever seen and the lives of her great writers, including Plato, Homer and Aristotle.   0 points

The Oxford Companion to British History

Here is an updated Companion detailing the people and more...0 points

Here is an updated Companion detailing the people and events that have shaped and defined life in Britain over 2,000 years of change. In The Oxford Companion to British History, Revised Edition, over 4,000 entries by more than 100 distinguished contributors offer a wealth of information and insight into the social, political, economic, scientific, cultural, and military aspects of the history of Britain. In addition to the entries on kings, queens, and battles, topics as diverse as gibbeting (the...0 points

Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History

A Tribute to the Lives and Events That ShapedHisto more...0 points

A Tribute to the Lives and Events That ShapedHistoryProduct InformationThe powerful Guide to Black History explores everything from African cultureto the civil rights movement from legends in entertainment to sportssuperstars and from religious leaders to landmark achievements in sciencemedicine and education. It's the ultimate guide to black culture throughout theages.Product FeaturesMore than 1000 Enlightening ArticlesFrom art to reggae music to the Underground Railroad the fascinating peoplep...0 points

Battles that Changed History: An Encyclopedia of World Conflict by Spencer C. Tucker

The mythic and doomed stand of the 300 Spartans at more...0 points

The mythic and doomed stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in 149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March 9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter...0 points

An Encyclopedia of the Violin (Dover Books on Music) by Alberto Bachmann

Of the many books written about the violin, none more...0 points

Of the many books written about the violin, none approaches the breadth and scope of this renowned reference. First published in 1925, it remains unsurpassed as a source of essential information on all aspects of the instrument, from construction and evolution to repertoire and technique. Includes a glossary and 73 illustrations.0 points

Encyclopedia of the 20th Century: Days That Shook the World

Rediscover 100 years of extraordinary events! In Encyclopedia more...0 points

Rediscover 100 years of extraordinary events! In Encyclopedia of the 10th Century, acclaimed documentarian Gary Tarpinian presents over 8 hours of historic footage assembled from the archival vaults of Pathè and the BBC to document one of the most critical and turbulent periods in human history. This comprehensive 5-DVD set traces the global milestones from the years spanning 1900 to 1999 in chronological order. Highlights include: The Wright brothers' first flight Prohibition Pearl Harbor Beat...0 points

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabers: An authorative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in over 800 stunning colour photographs by Harvey J. S. Withers

Features many fascinating weapons, including napeo more...0 points

Features many fascinating weapons, including napeoleonic swords. cavalry sabres, american polearms, the rapier and the naval cutlass0 points

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide more...0 points

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It's an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesn't require much spending but makes us feel rich. Taking a cue from the exotic encyclopedias of the sixteenth century, which brimmed with mysterious artifacts, Jessica Kerwin Jenkins's Encyclopedia of the Exquisite focuses on the elegant, the rare, the commonplace,...0 points

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through history in 1500 color photographs by Harvey J S Withers, Dr. Tobias Capwell

An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, fro more...0 points

An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, from their origins in the Stone Age through to the 21st century0 points

WikiReader Pocket Wikipedia

WikiReader delivers the joy of information by offe more...0 points

WikiReader delivers the joy of information by offering three million Wikipedia articles in a simple $99 handheld device. It turns on instantly, and works for months before replacement of its two AAA batteries is necessary. The large monochrome screen uses a touch interface. Articles are scrolled with a stroke of the finger and hyperlinks selected with a simple tap. Three buttons, Search, History and Random, offer the convenience of reading specific topics or the serendipitous pleasure of discove...0 points

The Encyclopedia of Chicago

One of the great American metropolises, Chicago ri more...0 points

One of the great American metropolises, Chicago rises out of the prairie in the heart of the country, buffeted by winds coming off the plains and cooled by the waters of the inland sea of Lake Michigan. Chicago is a city of size and mass, the cradle of modern architecture, the freight hub of the nation, a city built on slaughterhouses and cacophonous financial trading tempered by some of the finest cultural institutions in the world. While many histories have been written of the city, none can claim...0 points

The Encyclopedia of Ancient History

Unmatched in scholarship and diversity, The Encyclopedia more...0 points

Unmatched in scholarship and diversity, The Encyclopedia of Ancient History is the definitive reference work for the study of the ancient world, available both in print and online.This ambitious 13-volume reference work, presented in A-Z format:Includes over 5000 entries ranging from 250-5000 words Is written and edited by an internationally diverse team of editors and contributorsProvides clear, concise, definitions and explanations of the key people, places, and events in ancient historySpans the...0 points

ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Game

The most comprehensive reference book ever assembled more...0 points

The most comprehensive reference book ever assembled on the history of college football From South Bend, Indiana, to Lincoln, Nebraska, Palo Alto, California, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Tallahassee, Florida, college football attracts the most dedicated fans in all of sports. This book is their Bible -- a rich and exhaustive reference guide to the game's history, tradition, and lore. Based on three years of research by the nation's foremost college football experts,...0 points

Encyclopedia of Southern Culture

The American South is a geographical entity, a historical more...0 points

The American South is a geographical entity, a historical fact, a place in the imagination, and the homeland of an array of Americans who consider themselves southerners. The region is often shrouded in romance and myth, but its realities are as intriguing, as intricate, as its legends.The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture is "the first attempt ever" notes U.S. News & World Report, "to describe every aspect of a region's life and thought, the impact of its history and policies, its music and literature,...0 points

The ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture: An Encyclopedia Pertaining to the Scientific and Practical Culture of Honey Bees by Amos Ives Root, Ann Harman, Dr. Hachiro Shimanuki, Kim Flottum

The 41st Edition of The ABC & XYZ Of Bee Cultu more...0 points

The 41st Edition of The ABC & XYZ Of Bee Culture has over 900 pages and more than 1,000 photos. Most photos are color, but many are black and white because of the extensive array of historical topics, people and events that are covered...here and nowhere else. Constructed as an easy to use and comprehensive encyclopedia of honey bees, beekeeping and beekeeping practices and equipment, the alphabetical listings cover absolutely everything in the beekeeping world. From African Honey Bees, to beesw...0 points

From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century by David Mansour

More than 150 million Americans were born after the more...0 points

More than 150 million Americans were born after the post-World War II years. Almost all of them know, remember, and hold dear to their hearts the numerous memories that stretch From ABBA to Zoom.Take a walk . . . down memory lane, you Boomers and Gen Xers! From ABBA to Zoom is sure to grab anyone born in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, or '80s. Whether you grew up watching The Huckleberry Hound Show, Johnny Quest, or Sesame Street, this cultural encyclopedia is sure to draw you into a nostalgic and fun-filled...0 points

The Encyclopedia of Japanese Pop Culture by Mark Schilling

In the West, Japanese culture comes in the form of more...0 points

In the West, Japanese culture comes in the form of Power Rangers, Godzilla movies, and Sanrio products, but of course the indigenous pop culture is much richer. Rather than focus on what the rest of the world has already encountered, Mark Schilling provides an encyclopedic compendium of books, movies, music, comedians, and cultural scandals that have had the greatest impact in Japan. Thus, for the outsider, The Encyclopedia of Japanese Pop Culture is an insider's guide to post-war Japan. Not content...0 points

Shamanism: An Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture (2 Volume Set)

This two-volume reference is the first international more...0 points

This two-volume reference is the first international survey of shamanistic beliefs from prehistory to the present day. In nearly 200 detailed, readable entries, leading ethnographers, psychologists, archaeologists, historians, and scholars of religion and folk literature explain the general principles of shamanism as well as the details of widely varied practices.What is it like to be a shaman? Entries describe, region by region, the traits, such as sicknesses and dreams, that mark a person as a...0 points

Girl Culture [Two Volumes] [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia

Never before has so much popular culture been produced more...0 points

Never before has so much popular culture been produced about what it means to be a girl in today's society. From the first appearance of Nancy Drew in 1930, to Seventeen magazine in 1944 to the emergence of Bratz dolls in 2001, girl culture has been increasingly linked to popular culture and an escalating of commodities directed towards girls of all ages. Editors Claudia A. Mitchell and Jacqueline Reid-Walsh investigate the increasingly complex relationships, struggles, obsessions, and idols of American...0 points

Asian Horror Encyclopedia: Asian Horror Culture in Literature, Manga, and Folklore by Laurence Bush

The Asian Horror Encyclopedia is the first referen more...0 points

The Asian Horror Encyclopedia is the first reference work of its kind in English. It covers Asian horror culture in literature, art, film and comics. From its roots in ancient Chinese folklore to the best-selling Japanese horror novelists of today, this book is a handy alphabetic reference, collecting scarce information from obscure sources.0 points

Encyclopedia of Pasta (California Studies in Food and Culture) by Oretta Zanini De Vita

Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, more...0 points

Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, strascinati--pasta in its myriad forms has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet longer than bread. This beautiful volume is the first book to provide a complete history of pasta in Italy, telling its long story via the extravagant variety of shapes it takes and the even greater abundance of names by which it is known. Food scholar Oretta Zanini De Vita traveled to every corner of her native Italy, recording oral histories, delving into long-forgotten...0 points

Boy Culture [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia

Boy Culture: An Encyclopedia spans the breadth of the more...0 points

Boy Culture: An Encyclopedia spans the breadth of the country and the full scope of a pivotal growing-up time to show what "a boy's life" is really like today. With hundreds of entries across two volumes, it offers a series of vivid snapshots of boys of all kinds and ages at home, school, and at play; interacting with family or knocking around with friends, or pursuing interests alone as they begin their journey to adulthood.Boy Culture shows an uncanny understanding of just how exciting, confusing,...0 points

UFOs And Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Myth by James R. Lewis

Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment more...0 points

Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are satanists, extraterrestrialsâ%u20AC"or bothâ%u20AC"mutilating cattle? Whimsical and fascinating, UFOs and Popular Culture explores a rich facet of Americana and its impact on contemporary society. The UFO phenomenon is put into folkloric and psychological perspective, revealing much about our collective psyche.From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows; from advertising and celebrities...0 points

Science, Religion, And Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, And Controversy (2 vol. set)

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An Encyclopedia of African American Christian Heritage by Marvin Andrew McMickle

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Encyclopedia Of Jamaican Heritage by Olive Senior

This unique sourcebook runs the gamut from ABENG t more...0 points

This unique sourcebook runs the gamut from ABENG to ZOMBI with nearly 1000 entries and more than 700 illustrations as it explores the various strands of Jamaican Heritage: PEOPLE from all the ethnic and racial groups including the pre-Columbian. The world of NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT -- the landscape and geography, historic sites, beauty and recreational spots. PLANTS and ANIMALS. CEREMONIES, CELEBRATIONS -- SPORTS, GAMES AND PASTIMES. DOMESTIC and ECONOMIC activities. FOOD, CRAFTS, TRADES and OCCUPATIONS....0 points

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Encyclopedia by Clayborn Carson, Tenisha H. Armstrong, Susan A. Carson, Erin K. Cook, Susan Englander

As editor of The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., more...0 points

As editor of The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Clayborne Carson, with the assistance of his staff at Stanford's Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute, had access to a variety of documents relating to all aspects of Dr. King's life and career. The encyclopedia provides readers with over 280 entries that offer fresh and engaging insights into Dr. King and the civil rights movement. From their unique familiarity with these materials, they have compiled an encyclopedia offering...0 points

The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6: More Than 600 Science Activities Written by Teachers for Teachers

Preschool science from sand volcanoes to window-bo more...0 points

Preschool science from sand volcanoes to window-box gardens0 points

Oh, Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff

Kids love stuff that's gross. From the liquids, solids, more...0 points

Kids love stuff that's gross. From the liquids, solids, and gases--especially the gases!--or their own bodies to the creepy, crawly, slimy, slithery, fetid, and feculent phenomena in the world at large, kids with a curious bent just can't get enough. Oh, Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty brings together, in one book, all the good things about some of the baddest things on Earth.Exhaustively researched and impeccably scientific, yet written with a lively lack of earnestness, Oh, Yuck! is...0 points

The Encyclopedia of Police Science **ISBN: 9780815313311** by William G. (EDT) Bailey

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