Book Report : "Individual entries in these titles vary in length from single paragraphs to several pages. Numerous cross-references are helpful when making connections to related topics. B&W photographs, drawings, and maps contribute to the attractive appearance of the encyclopedias. Recommended."
-- The Book Report (September-October 2002)
School Library Journal : "Netzley adds substantial value with a highly detailed index and extensive list of works consulted."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002)
Booklist : "Articles vary in length, from just a paragraph to several pages. When appropriate, the article ends with - see also - references. The table of contents and index assist the user in finding topics quickly and efficiently. The text is easy to comprehend."
-- Booklist (July 2002)
Booklist : "Books are sturdy and well-designed. The writing should be accessible to advance-placement middle-school students and above. These volumes would be suited to school libraries and to public libraries serving middle-school and high school students."
-- Booklist (June 2002)
Product Description
Each volume in The Greenhaven Encyclopedia Of series provides an abundance of information on a particular historical era or topic. Compelling entries present definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events that transformed civilizations and nations. Students will find quick and easily accessible answers to the difficult questions that arise while researching events, personalities, and issues of the past.
Each book contains a table of contents, a quick reference subject index, and a comprehensive index to assist students in finding the information they need. A comprehensive bibliography offers further avenues for research. The Greenhaven Encyclopedia series offers students an open window on the world of the past.
