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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2006
Gr 9-Up These comprehensive encyclopedias have much in common. Both open with the same four essays discussing the origins, outbreak, overview, and legacy of the war. They are followed by alphabetical entries on virtually every aspect of the conflict, including battles, people, military equipment and strategies, and social and political changes associated with it. The readable articles range from a few paragraphs to several pages. While the entry texts are identical in both resources, there are 300 fewer (for a total of 900) in the "Student" version, which omits some lesser-k...Log In or Sign Up to Read More