Filter By Subjects
(Fictitious character) Doctor (Fictitious character) Doctor Encyclopedias Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989) History and criticism Great Britain Professional sports Juvenile literature Science fiction television programs Science fiction television programs Great Britain History and criticism United States World historyFilter By Series
Sports encyclopedias for kidsFilter By Subjects
(Fictitious character) Doctor (Fictitious character) Doctor Encyclopedias Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989) History and criticism Great Britain Professional sports Juvenile literature Science fiction television programs Science fiction television programs Great Britain History and criticism United States World historyFilter By Series
Sports encyclopedias for kidsBuckley, Martin
Summary: This comprehensive visual directory shows some of the most significant and beautiful cars of the 20th century. Comprehensive historical, technical and performance data combine to make this a thorough and fascinating guide.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz 2009
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.222 BUCHodge, Susie
Summary: "Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J700.9 ARTOldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Price, Simon
Summary: A complete and truly unique biography of Robert Smith and company, The Cure, chronicling their 40+ year history with hundreds of entries in A to Z fashion. Definitive and deeply researched, Curepedia will surprise and inform fans everywhere as they await The Cure's highly anticipated next album release. The Cure remain, 40 plus years into their career, one of the biggest rock bands in the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.42 PRIMoraes, Thiago de
Summary: This amazing atlas of history shows how fifteen extraordinary cultures experienced their world. Packed with remarkable characters from all different periods, you'll meet emperors, explorers, inventors, pirates, astronauts, and more! Children will be fascinated as they travel the world and discover how cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Mongols, Ottomans, Inca, Chinese, Russians,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Summary: History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day―including the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and the latest space exploration―this trusted reference provides...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2022
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.King, David C.
Summary: Offers a visual reference guide to American history, beginning with the first Native American cultures on the continent and ending in 2018.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.03 KINMiles, Lawrence.
Summary: Written by Lawrence Miles ("Faction Paradox") and long-time sci-fi commentator Tat Wood, "About Time" focuses on the continuity of "Doctor Who" (its characters, alien races and the like), but also examines the show as a work of social commentary. In particular, Miles and Wood dissect the politics and social issues that shaped the show during its unprecedented 26-year run (from 1963 to 1989),...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Mad Norwegian Press 2004
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.45 DOCSnodgrass, Mary Ellen
Summary: "This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics and the arts. A timeline of important events in the history of money is included, along with a glossary and bibliography. Photographs of coins and bills enhance the text, providing an up-close look at many artifacts."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2019
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Reference, Call number: R 737.403 SNOWood, Tat.
Summary: About Time vol. 6 covers Seasons 22 to 26 of Doctor Who, focusing on the tenures of Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, as well as the TV movie starring Paul McGann in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show's continuity (alien races, the Doctor s abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, Did You Know?-style material), author Tat Wood will examine each Colin Baker,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Mad Norwegian Press 2007
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.45 DOCMcDougall, Chros
Summary: This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.3 MCDRoss, David
Summary: All aboard! Get ready to take an exhilarating journey through the history of the world's greatest trains with this comprehensive encyclopedia. Everything you ever wanted to know about various types of locomotives is profiled here, including electric, diesel, steam, passenger, and freight trains. New fans, as well as long-time train aficionados will enjoy this thorough look at one of the most...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grange 2007
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 385 ROSParker, Philip
Summary: Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 PARSummary: From the 8-bit adventure to Twilight Princess HD, here is everything you've always wanted to know-- and more!-- about The Legend of Zelda! Delve into the era of Hyrule in the historical records. Read the developer notes of each game in the archives. And there's even an exclusive interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2018
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Become an eyewitness to the world's most incredible nature, science, and historical events, all in one tremendous picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of everything. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything includes every topic children want to read about. The world's greatest record-breakers, most amazing animals,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Flynn, Brendan
Summary: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.3 FLYFowler, Will
Summary: This comprehensive encyclopedia is both an expert reference work and visual directory, explaining the development of arms, and showing the individual specifications of modern weapons.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2014
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 623.4 FOWFlynn, Brendan
Summary: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.3 FLYFlynn, Brendan
Summary: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021