VERY GOOD: You can still hear the new book crinkle sound when these are opened. There is a minor scratch on the back of Volume 1. Otherwise they are in wonderful condition.
Product Details
With over 110 contributors, including 51 with doctoral degrees, this respected home reference book is an excellent resource for the educationally minded student or adult. The volumes contain hundreds of black and white and color photos and diagrams to assist in the user's acquisition of knowledge. With 28 chapters, including a 150-plus page index, there isn't much these volumes don't cover. Each chapter includes an introduction and various sub-sections to cover areas in depth.
Each section within these books is designated as a "volume." These include:
1. Animals—Chapters include:
Introduction
Zoology
—History of Animals —Classification of Animals —Morphology of Animals —Physiology of Animals —Behavior of Animals —Intelligence of Animals —Ecology of Animals
Glossary of Animals
For Further Reference
2. Art—Chapters include:
Introduction
Western Art
—Ancient Art —The Middle Ages —The Renaissance —The Baroque Era —Rococo and Neoclassic Art —Romantic Art —Modern Art —American Art
Eastern Art
For Further Reference
3. Asia and Australia—Chapters include:
Introduction
Countries
Dependencies
Cities
Glossary
For Further Reference
4. Astronomy and Space—Chapters include:
Introduction
Foundations of Astronomy
—History of Astronomy —Astronomical Instruments
Exploration of the Universe
—The Planets —The Sun and Stars —Galaxies —Extragalactic Systems —Cosmology
Man in Space
Glossary of Astronomy
For Further Reference
5. Business and Economics—Chapters include:
Introduction
Economic Development
Economics
Finance
Business
Glossary of Business and Economics
For Further Reference
6. Chemistry and Physics—Chapters include:
Introduction
Chemistry
Physics
Glossary of Chemistry and Physics
For Further Reference
7. Child and Family—Chapters include:
Introduction
Child Development
Adult Development
Marriage and Family
Individual and Family Crises
For Further Reference
8. Computers—Chapters include:
Introduction
The Volume Library and Computers
How Computers Work
Applications Software
Glossary of Computers Terms
For Further Reference
9. Earth Science and Physical Geography—Chapters include:
Introduction
Geology
—Physical Geology —Historical Geology
Physical Geography
—Earth in Space —Lithosphere —Atmosphere —Weather —Climate —Hydrosphere
