Books published by publisher U-X-L

Showing the diversity of ethnic and national groups, Middle Ages: Biographies presents 50 biographical entries in 2 vols. Featuring people from a variety of professions and social classes, chronologically arranged biographies highlight individuals who are noteworthy for their contribution to significant events in the Middle Ages, including: Marco Polo William the Conqueror Charlemagne Guido of Arezzo Lady Godiva St. Patrick St. Nicholas El Cid Leif Erikson King Alfred Justinian Heraclius Irene of Athens Great Prince Vladmir Muhammad Harun al-Rashid Rabia al Adawyya Omar Khayyam Saladin Ibn-Battuta Mehmed the Conqueror Osman Maimonides And many othersAlso included are 100 photographs and illustrations, sidebars, timeline, glossary, and a subject index.

The Roaring Twenties Reference Library chronicles and illustrates a time of great social change in everything from fashion to music to politics.The Biographies volume focuses on the key figures, including minorities and women. People such as Zora Neale Hurston, Rudolph Valentino, Al Capone, Bessie Smith, Babe Ruth, Duke Ellington, Henry Ford and Langston Hughes are profiled, with special emphasis on their contributions to the 1920s.

Unlike other resources, which often focus on the day-to-day battles and other military details of World War II, American Home Front in World War II examines the effect of those battles on the people living in America. From issues of ethnicity to home front organizations, this three-volume set explores the complexity of this often-overlooked aspect of the war. American Home Front in World War II: Almanac discusses major events on the home front, including the changing role of women, Civil Defense and the draft.

Following in the footsteps of Gales award-winning American Decades series, U·X·L® American Decades covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume with features including 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations; Words to Know and Further Reading| sections; and a general index. Chapters begin with a chronology of world events and a general overview of the decade. Chapters include the topics: Topics in the News, Headline Makers and Further Reading. Within each topic, alphabetically arranged entries discuss historically important events, issues, definitions of difficult concepts or terms, and other interesting trivia and sideline stories. U·X·L® American Decades may be purchased as a set or by individual volume; a volume-specific general index appears in each volume; and a separate, free cumulative index comes with the set.While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.|PIM|31-MAY-18|01

Research the Wild West from the perspective of the pioneers, cowboys, explorers and soldiers with 17 personal accounts written in journals, autobiographies, letters and other important primary source documents. From exploring the west and the Indian wars to the rush for gold and cattle ranching, Westward Expansion: Primary Sources covers all the excitement of exploration on the western frontier and includes excerpts from: The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Adventures of Zenas Leonard Fur Trader No Life for a Lady (autobiography of Agnes Morley Cleveland) Gold Rush Diaries The American Settlers Guide (by Henry N. Copp) Narrative of my Captivity Among the Sioux (by Fanny Kelly) Wooden Leg: A Warrior Who Fought Custer Andrew Jacksons Removal Act of 1830 And many othersAlso included are 65 photographs, a timeline, glossary, sources for further study, and subject index. 01

Focused on a popular topic, this exciting collection gives students and teachers substantial material for discussion and research. The three-volume set shows how television has reflected and influenced American society and culture throughout its history, covering both positive and negative effects. Accessible and interesting as well as informative, this Library includes more than 180 interesting illustrations and sidebars, clear prose, and ideas for activities, research and further reading. A subject index, chronology and words-to-know section are among the many other features supporting student achievement. The Primary Sources presents fifteen full or excerpted documents relating to the development and impact of television. These documents range from notable speeches that mark important points in TV history to critical analyses of televisions influence on American culture. The documents are arranged chronologically, beginning with longtime RCA chairman David Sarnoffs 1936 remarks to the press at his companys first demonstration of television technology, and ending with former vice president Al Gores 2005 speech about the effects of television on democracy.

From a science-centered perspective, this new resource focuseson the physical and geological aspects, structure and features of24 of earths landforms -- what they are, how they look, how theywere created, how they change over time, and major geologicalevents associated with them. Written for middle school studentsto support earth science and landform-related assignments, alphabetically arranged entries follow a standard and consistentsubheaded format; range in lengthfrom nine to 11 pages; and covercommon and unusual landformssuch as canyon, cliff, plateau, valley, volcano and many more.Entries include a description andoverview of physical features orcharacteristics and their relationshipto connected areas; howthe landform is shaped includingconstructive and destructiveforces involved and additionalchanges that can occur; types of lifesupported; and famous examples of landforms. Included are 25maps, charts and graphs; 180 full-color photos and illustrations;words to know; bibliography; and comprehensive index.

During the reign of Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, England was transformed from a backward and isolated island to a leading military power and commercial center in which culture and the arts flourished. Filling the gaps left by other Shakespearean resources, Elizabethan World Reference Library covers the broad sweep of the culture of the times, from Elizabeths court to rural life, and from the New World explorations to the remarkable flowering of literature and drama for which the era is renowned. Perfect for both history and literatures studies, this set was designed with the student in mind: numerous illustrations for key visuals, chronology to maintain perspective, sidebars to add interest, words to know for additional clarification, subject index for easy navigation and many other features, such as research and activity ideas and further reading suggestions. The Almanac focuses on major topics such as religion and politics, war and conflict, science and education, as well as the Elizabethan worldview, Elizabethan court, daily life and the culture of music, art and literature.

Apollo 13. Big bang theory. Comet Hyakutake. White Dwarf Stars. When studying complex scientific concepts, your students need a resource written in terms they will understand — your students need U·X·L's Astronomy & Space. Out-of-this-world features include: Approximately 300 entries — each ranging from one to nine pages Approximately 240 illustrations Sidebars that expand on areas of high interest to students A historical timeline of famous astronomers, events and discoveries

This 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from 75 representative countries and culture group worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each groups nutrition and health. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries also describe both traditional and modern methods of preparation and cooking foods. For each country/group, the Encyclopedia covers: foods for religious and holiday celebrations, foods of the group, geographic setting and environment, history and food, mealtime customs, politics, economies and nutrition, and more.

The Human Genome DiversityProject tells us that between 15, 000and 30, 000 years ago people fromMongolia crossed Beringia to whatwe now call the Americas. U.S.Immigration and Migration chroniclesand interprets the phenomenalwaves of immigration to the UnitedStates from the earliest timesthrough the period from 1820 to1930, when the United Stateswas the destination of some 60%of the worlds immigrants -- up to the presentday, when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flowof immigrants.Insights into the movementof people are provided in the Primary Sources volume viaexcerpts from such key documents as the Maryland TolerationAct (1649), the Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1784), the Homestead Act(1862), the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882), and the Immigration Act (1924), as well as personal observations from two Mexican immigrants and concerns about the rise in U.S. immigration from conservative talk-show host Patrick J. Buchanan.