Young Peoples Encyclopedia of the United States
William Shapiro
Hardcover
(Millbrook+press, Dec. 1, 1997)
With over 1,200 A-to-Z entries, this giant reference covers every aspect of the United States--including animals, geography, history, government, science, music, technology, sports, and more. Among the many practical features are expanded entries that provide more specific information on important topics like U.S. presidents; and boxes of unusual facts that enhance the main entries and add an element of wonder while you browse and research.