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These acclaimed one-stop specialty
volumes will make popular additions to the reference sections of your
library. Here’s where
students, teachers, historians, researchers and other patrons will turn
for speedy access to facts and statistics, as well as fascinating casual
reading.
From the U.S. presidents, Congresses, and
Supreme Court to the world’s nations and languages; from today’s
retirement options for America’s seniors to the history of American
immigration these volumes deliver in-depth information arranged for
clarity and accessibility. Be sure your library has all the
volumes in the popular Facts About Series.
Facts About
the World's Languages
—A 2001 Choice Outstanding
Academic Title
Rich, authoritative data on 191 languages
for both novices and linguists.
Facts About
the 20th Century
“Very highly recommended for both
school and community library world history reference collections.” —Wisconsin Bookwatch
Chronology, encyclopedia, and almanac in
one!
Facts
About American Immigration
Who came where, how and why — from
Native Americans through today.
Facts About
Retiring in the United States
Guidance in housing, health care,
finance, and much more.
Facts About
the Presidents, 7th Edition
“Catnip for history buffs.” —Forbes,
on a previous edition
Coverage of the lives, backgrounds, and
terms in office of every American president, George Washington through
George W. Bush.
Facts About
China
Information for the researcher, traveler,
student, or general reader.
Facts About
the World’s Nations
“Recommended for all readers and all
libraries.” – Choice
“Recommended.” —Book Report
Information on every nation – history,
government, international relations, economy, industry and commerce,
geography, population, and much more.
Facts About the
American Wars
“An excellent addition to any media
center or social studies classroom.” – Book Report
“[A] superb addition to any personal, academic, or
community military reference book collection.” —The
Bookwatch
Discusses every major war and conflict in
American history.
Facts
About the Supreme Court of the United States
“A useful
addition to any public or academic library.” —Choice
Devoted to the organization, function,
and history of the Supreme Court.
Facts
About the Congress
“This work belongs in reference
collections next to the fine Congressional Quarterly publications...
Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.”
—American Reference Books Annual
Presents the structure, function, and
history of both chambers of the U.S. Congress.
Facts About
the Cities, Second Edition
“A handy and useful reference
book. No school nor any
public library should be without it.
The arrangement of information is clear, the organization logical.”
—International Social
Science Review
Brings together data from hundreds
of sources, for detailed profiles of 373 American cities.
Facts About the
States, Second Edition
“A necessity for most school and public
libraries.” – Booklist.
“Appropriate for reference collections in all libraries.”
—Library Journal
Answers to virtually any question about
the 50 states of the Union.
Facts About
the British Prime Ministers
“The value of this book to
researchers in British political history cannot be overestimated.” —Booklist
“Recommended for all libraries at
all levels.” —Choice
An authoritative guide to British
Prime Ministers, from Sir Robert Walpole through John Major.
Facts About
Canada, Its Provinces and Territories
“A solid source of information about
Canada. A must buy for Canadian libraries and a good starting
point for American students...” —VOYA
“An ideal title for any library needing a general
reference book about Canada.” —Choice
Comprehensive profiles of Canada’s ten
provinces and two territories.
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