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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2000
Gr 9-Up This version of a wonderful resource (1997) is lively and extremely informative. The editors have reorganized the original 17 volumes and 7000 biographies into fields of endeavor: American History; World History; Literature; Science and Mathematics; Arts and Entertainment; and Social Science. Together, these six volumes include 2000 of the original essays and 5000 biographical synopses. The essays range in length from one to three pages while the synopses provide basic biographical information and a one or t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


