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031.02 Gui
The Guinness Book of Records 1492 : the..
274 Fla
Religion in the Renaissance
Flatt, Lizann
Presents a history of the Christian church during the Renaissance period from 600 to 1500 A.D.
305.4 Leo
Uppity Women of Shakespearean Times..
León, Vicki
391 Han
Costumes and Styles; 689 Example..
Hansen, Henry
391 Lee
The Costume Book..
Leeming,
520.92 Nar
The Trial of Galileo : Science Versus
Nardo, Don
Examines key issues in the trial of seventeenth-century astronomer Galileo, accused of heresy by the
Inquisition for advocating the Copernican, or sun-centered, view of the universe, and looks at the reasons why
the trial remains memorable.
608.7 Coo
The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinc..
Cooper,
609 Ing
Encyclopedia of Ideas that Changed..
Ingpen, Robert
609 Pla
Smithsonian Visual Timeline of..
Platt, Richard
Charts the history of human ingenuity, from prehistoric tools to modern technology. Features a running
chronology of world events on each page.
610 Atk
Pills and Potions : a History of..
Atkinson, Mary
Presents a history of ancient medicines and medical practices, surgery and anesthetics, vaccinations and
antibiotics, and disease prevention.
620 And
Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions..
Anderson,
Presents step-by-step instructions for making nineteen of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, including a
perspectograph, camera obscura, hydrometer, safety bridge, walk-on-water shoes, and--miniature versions of-his helicopter and tank.
629.13 Jef
Flight, Fliers, and Flying Machines..
Jefferis,
Traces the evolution of the airplane from man's first flying machine to today's supersonic jets.
629.13 Nah
Flying Machine
Nahum, Andrew
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes
information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
709 Cha
Telling Tales : Stories in Art..
Chandler,
Examines how artists tell stories in still images, and includes works such as Benozzo Gozzoli's "Dance of
Salome," the "Bayeux Tapestry" that depicts the 1066 conquest of England, and much more.
709 Col
Renaissance
Cole, Alison
Text and photographs interweave biography and social history to provide an understanding of the historical
setting of the Renaissance artists.
709 Cor
The Art of the Renaissance..
An illustrated survey of the art and culture of Renaissance Europe.
Corrain, Lucia
709 Cum
Art Explained ..
Cumming,
Captioned photographs, supported by informative text, provide a lens through which to explore and explain
over forty of the world's greatest paintings.
709 Luc
European Art to 1851..
Lucchesi, Tony
Covers the rich visual arts tradition from Paleolithic cave paintings to the Romantic movement of the midnineteenth century.
709.03 Kal
Romanticism
Kallen, Stuart
Presents a brief overview of the development of Romanticism, a movement from 1760 to the late 1800s in
which artists created richly colored, dramatic art that exalted human passions, individualism, and imagination
and discusses its roots .
709.03 Lar
Larousse Encyclopedia of Renaissance..
Huyghe, Rene
709.2 Leo
Leonardo's Notebooks ..
Leonardo, da Vinci
709.2 Ric
Introducing Michelangelo..
Richmond,
An introduction to the man whose inner struggles, dedication, and genius were the inspiration behind his great
art.
720 Mil
The Story of Architecture..
Milo,
Chronicles the history of architecture from prehistoric pile dwellings to the towering syscrapers of the present
day and explores the relationship between buildings and the people who live in them.
720.3 Vis
The Visual Dictionary of Buildings..
Labeled illustrations with explanatory text depict historical and contemporary structures, architectural
elements, and building components from ancient times to the present.
720.9 Arc
Architecture and Construction..
726.55 Giu
The Sistine Chapel : its History and..
Illustrations and simple text help chronicle the history of the Sistine Chapel.
Giudici,
726.6 Mac
Cathedral, the Story of its Construction..
Macaulay,
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the
imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century.
726.6 Mac
Building the Book Cathedral..
Macaulay,
726.6 Per
The Cathedral Builders
Perdrizet,
Describes the construction of Gothic cathedrals and the significance they had in the lives of those who built
them.
730.9 Nar
Sculpture
Nardo, Don
Discusses the history of sculpture, from the Stone Age through the twentieth century, and through a collection
of photographs and diagrams, presents information on reliefs, freestanding statues and figurines.
784.4 Gre
An Elizabethan Song Book : Lute..
Greenberg,
792 All
Shakespeare's Globe
Allison, Amy
Discusses the history of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, including its construction, the plays that were performed
there, its financial aspects, and the reconstruction in 1995.
792 Chr
A Shakespearean theater
Chrisp, Peter
This book describes typical features of theaters in Shakespearean England and many of the common objects
used in them.
792 Gre
Shakespeare's Theatre
Greenhill
Includes the surviving evidence about each of the theatres of Shakespeare's London ; acting and staging
techniques of the period ; a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre.
792 Lan
Shakespeare's Theatre
Langley,
Traces the history of the Globe Theatre, including its construction, its connection with Shakespeare, and the
reconstruction in 1995.
792.09 Ali
William Shakespeare & the Globe
Aliki,
Tells the story of the well-known playwright, William Shakespeare, and of the famous Globe Theatre in which
many of his works were performed.
792.09 Mor
Shakespeare's Theater
Morley,
821.3 Sha
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare,
Introduces the poetry of William Shakespeare through a sampling of sonnets and excerpts from his plays.
822.33 Fry
Shakespeare's Life and Times: a
Frye, Roland
822.33 Tho
Shakespeare's Theater..
Thorndike,
858.3 Leo
Fantastic Tales, Strange Animals,
Leonardo, da Vinci
902 Bec
The Raucous Royals : test your..
Beccia, Carlyn
Combines elements of nonfiction picturebooks, graphic novels, and tabloid magazines in a look at how rumors
get started and how they become distorted over time as they are passed from ear to ear.
909 Bro
Civilizations, Exploration & Conquest
Brooks, Philip
Traces the history and development of human civilization, exploration, and conquest, following a thematic path
throughout history.
909 Gre
Great Empires & Discoveries
Illustrations and text help profile the leaders, citizens, wars, conquests, technology, and achievements of the
empires and civilizations which shaped the history of the ancient world.
909 Mac
The world in the Time of Leonardo Da
Macdonald,
Tells the story of Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, and looks at what was happening in each
of seven regions of the world during the time in which he lived. Includes a time line and maps.
909.07 Bin
An Age of Empires, 1200-175o
Bingham,
909.5 Wie
An Age of Voyages, 1350-1600
Wiesner, Merry
Presents an overview of the political, cultural, and social history of the world from 1350 to 1600, describing
how contact between regions of the world expanded through trade networks, enabling an exchange of
knowledge and ideas.
910.72 Mat
Explorer
Matthews,
Presents a concise history of early expeditions and explorers around the world including the ancient Egyptians,
Greeks, Vikings, and Chinese, as well as the discovery of the Americas and the North and South Poles.
910.9 Gan
Atlas of Exploration
Ganeri, Anita
A full-color, illustrated atlas that examines some of history's greatest explorers and journeys; and includes an
interactive CD-ROM.
910.9 Hec
The Explorer's Gazette : Amazing Stories..
Heckscher,
910.92 Hum
The Explorers..
Humble,
910.92 Hoo
The Voyages of Captain Cook..
Hoobler,
Follows the career of the British navigator and explorer whose three famous voyages resulted in the accurate
mapping of much of the South Pacific.
920 Bar
Artists of the Renaissance ..
Barter, James
Discusses the life and work of six artists of the Italian Renaissance whose works represent important
innovations and achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Included are Giotto, Donatello,
Brunelleschi, da Vinci etc.
920 Kie
Masters of Painting : Their Works,..
Kielty,
920 Kru
They Saw the Future : Oracles, Psychics,
Krull, Kathleen
Discusses the work and predictions of those who have speculated about or claimed to see the future, from the
oracles of ancient Greece to such modern figures as Edgar Cayce and Jeane Dixon.
920 Kru
Lives of the Artists : Masterpieces,
Krull, Kathleen
A collection of short biographical sketches of famous artists emphasizing their unique personalities and the
impressions they made on the people who knew them.
920 Reg
Elizabethan England
Regan, Geoffrey
920 Wag
The Medicis : A Ruling Dynasty..
Wagner, Heather
Presents a comprehensive study of the Medici family that helped shape fifteenth-century Florence, Italy, and
describes the power struggles, wars, and violence that occurred during this time.
920.04 Rab
Renaissance Lives : Portraits of an Age..
Rabb, Theodore
920.72 Mel
Ten Queens Portraits of Women of Power
Meltzer, Milton
921 Bot
Botticelli, a Biography.
Ripley,
921 Bot
Botticelli
Connolly, Sean
Presents a collection of full-color illustrated reproductions of the works of fifteenth-century artist, Sandro
Botticelli, depicting his mastery of religious and allegorical paintings of the European Renaissance.
921 Catherine
Catherine the Great
Hatt,
A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself
the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.
921 Chaucer,
Chaucer : Celebrated Poet and Author
Hubbard-Brown
Chaucer describing his life and celebrated works which includes "The Canterbury Tales."
921 Columbus
Columbus and the World Around Him..
Meltzer,
921 Columbus,
Christopher Columbus : Voyager to..
Levinson, Nancy
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new
continent while looking for a western route to India.
921 Columbus,
Journal
Columbus,
921 Columbus,
Discovering Christopher Columbus..
Pelta, Kathy
A biography of Christopher Columbus with emphasis on how historians have worked and are still working to
find out the truth about his life and discoveries.
921 Columbus,
Christopher Columbus and the First
Dodge, Steve
Examines the life and times of Christopher Columbus and describes his voyages to the New World.
921 Columbus,
Christopher Columbus : the Voyage..
Berne, Emma
Profiles the life and historic voyages of fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, describing how he
opened the way for exploration and settlement of the Americas.
921 Columbus,
Christopher Columbus
Reid, Struan
Presents an account of Columbus's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.
921 Columbus,
Columbus and the Age of Discovery
Dor-Ner, Zvi
921 Copemicus
Copernicus : Founder of Modern..
Andronik,
Offers a brief introduction to the life of Copernicus, discussing how he invented the telescope, his development
of the heliocentric theory, and his other contributions to astronomy and physics.
921 Coronado,
Francisco Coronado
Price Hossell
A biography of the sixteenth-century Spanish explorer who searched for cities of gold in parts of the American
Southwest, but found only Indian villages.
921 Cortés, H
Hernán Cortés
January,
Chronicles the life of explorer Hernan Cortes, discussing what he hoped to find while exploring Mexico, why he
decided to destroy Tenochtitlan, and how his journey shaped the future of Mexico.
921 da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci for Kids : his Life
Herbert,
Presents a biography of this prolific artist and inventor through projects in cartography, animal art, bird
observation, and mask making.
921 Drake, F
The Sea King : Sir Francis Drake and..
Marrin,
921 Elizabeth
Good Queen Bess : the Story of Elizabeth
Stanley,
Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who ruled England in the time of Shakespeare and the defeat of the
Spanish Armada.
921 Elizabeth
Elizabeth I
Bush,
921 Elizabeth
Elizabeth I : English Renaissance Queen
Pratt, Mary
Provides an overview of the life of Queen Elizabeth I, discussing how she took the throne, challenges to her
rule, her impact on England's government, culture, and monarchy, the conflicts she faced at home and abroad,
and her legacy.
921 Elizabeth
Elizabeth I, the Ppeople's Queen..
Hollihan,
An illustrated biography of England's Queen Elizabeth I, describing her accomplishments over her forty-fiveyear reign, and providing informational sidebars and instructions for twenty-one activities for children.
921 Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth and England's Golden..
Compton
Presents a comprehensive history of the forty-five-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and describes her
relationship with her father, Henry VIII; half-sister, Queen Mary; and cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, religious
controversy, and more.
921 Galilei
Galileo Galilei : Inventor, Astronomer..
White, Michael
Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.
921 Galileo
Galileo : Astronomer and Physicist..
Doak, Robin S.
Presents a biography of sixteenth-century astronomer Galileo Galilei, discussing his early life, his work at the
University of Padua, his inventions, and his development of his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun-a notion.
921 Galileo
Galileo : Renaissance Scientist and Astronomer
McNeese, Tim
921 Galileo
Galileo : Man of Science..
O'Donnell, Kerri
Describes the life and theories of Galileo, relating how his discoveries conflicted with the accepted beliefs of his
time.
921 Galileo
Galileo
Mason, Paul
This book presents the life and contributions of one of the first scientists who preferred to test his ideas using
experiments.
921 Galileo
Galileo for Kids His Life and Ideas
Panchyk, Richard
921 Galileo
Galileo : Renaissance Scientist..
McNeese
Examines the life and achievements of Renaissance scientist and astronomer Galileo, disscussing his youth,
family, and education, his innovation in testing his ideas with experiments, and his teaching career.
921 Galileo
Galileo Galilei : Father of Modern Science
Hilliam, Rachel
A biography of Galileo, the Italian scientist and astronomer who invented the telescope and supported the
Copernican theory that the sun is in the center of the solar system.
921 Gama, V
Vasco da Gama Discovering the Sea….
Doak, Robin S.
921 Henry
Henry VIII
(2 copies)
Oliver
Presents a biography of England's King Henry VIII, discussing his royal childhood, his marriages, and his
actions as a ruler.
921 Henry
Prince Henry the Navigator..
Fisher
A biography of that Portuguese prince whose vision and whose school of navigation significantly affected all
later explorers who charted the unknown.
921 Joan
Joan of Arc A Photographic Story of a Life
Kudlinski, Kathleen
921 Joan
Saint Joan of Arc
Roberts, Jeremy
921 Joan
Joan of Arc
Silverthorne, Elizabeth
921 Joan
Joan of Arc
Stanley, Diane
921 Joan
Joan of Arc Heavenly Warrior
Yeatts, Tabatha
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci
Krull, Kathleen
A biography of Leonardo da Vinci focusing on his scientific rather than his artistic work.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo : Art and Science
921 Leonardo
Leonardo
Presents sixty-three annotated plates of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and sketches -- commenting on the
pieces' history, context, and current condition -- along with biographical text.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci
McLanathan,
Follows the life of the versatile artist Leonardo da Vinci, from his childhood near Florence to his death in
France.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo, the Universal Man
Fregolent,
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci : Artist, Inventor,
Profiles the life and works of artist, sculptor, inventor, writer, and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci, and describes
how much of his work became forerunners of many modern machines such as the automobile and the airplane.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci
Stanley, Diane
A biography of the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor who, at about age thirty, began writing his famous
notebooks which contain the outpourings of his amazing mind.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci
Mason
Chronicles the life of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, describing his accomplishments, his artistic
techniques, his other areas of study, and the world in which he lived, and features more than one hundred
illustrations.
921 Leonardo
The World of Leonardo, 1452-1519
Wallace
An account of the life, work and times of the great Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.
921 Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci : Artist, Inventor..
921 Luther
Martin Luther The Great Reformer
Romei,
Booth, Edwin
921 Machiavelli Machiavelli : Renaissance Political
Wagner
Examines the life of Renaissance political theorist and author Machiavelli, looking at his ideas on power within
the context of the times in which he lived, and discussing his outh, diplomatic career, imprisonment, the
writing of "The Prince,"
921 Magellan,
Ferdinard Magellan
Reid, Struan
Biography of world explorer Ferdinand Magellan, famous for organizing the expedition that proved one could
circumnavigate the world.
921 Magellan,
Magellan First to Circle the Globe
Aretha, David
921 Mary I
Mary I
Marshall,
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo ..
Brion,
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo : Painter, Sculptor..
McNeese, Tim
Profiles the life and works of Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor Michelangelo, and describes some of his
greatest masterpieces including the "Pieta," "Moses," and the statue of David, as well as his ceiling frescoes of
the Sistine Chapel.
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo
Stanley, Diane
A biography of the Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, well known for his work on the Sistine
Chapel in Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral.
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo
Connolly, Sean
Provides a brief introduction to the life and work of fifteenth-century artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo
Richardson,
Discusses the life and works of fifteenth-century Italian artist Michelangelo, and includes reproductions of
some of his most famous works including "The Last Supper," the Sistine Chapel, and the statues "David" and
"Pieta."
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo
One of the greatest figures in the history of Western art, Michelangelo was a master of painting, sculpture and
architecture, revered by his contemporaries and an inspiration to later generations of artists.
921 Michelangelo Michelangelo
Di Cagno,
Discusses the well-known Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect, Michelangelo Buonarroti.
921 Shakespeare Shakespeare : His Work & His World
Rosen,
A biography of the Bard written especially for children. It profiles the life and times of Shakespeare, peppered
with quotes from plays he wrote, and includes short synopses of the more famous ones.
921 Shakespeare Shakespeare : Man of the Theater ..
Greenhill,
Presents the life of William Shakespeare, describing his early years, his development as a poet and playwright,
and the historical context in which he lived and worked.
921 Shakespeare
Shakespeare : People Who Made History
Marvel, Laura, ed.
921 Shakespeare
Shakespeare for Kids His Life and Times
AAgesen, Colleen
921 Shakespeare Bard of Avon : the Story of William..
Stanley,
A brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
921 Shakespeare Shakespeare : a Life..
Greenhill,
The life and times of a professional actor, businessman, and playwright who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon
and whose plays are still performed and valued for their insights into human nature.
921 Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Shellard,
921 Soto, H
Hernando De Soto
Carson, Robert
921 Soto, H
Hernando De Soto Spanish Conquistador….
Young, Jeff
921 Vespucci
Forgotten Voyager : the story of ..
Alper, Ann
A biography of the Italian-born merchant, explorer, and navigator who made several voyages to the New World
and for whom America is named.
940.1 Fre
Age of Faith
Fremantle,
940.2 Hal
Renaissance
Hale, J. R.
940.2 How
Renaissance People
Howarth,
Presents thirteen walks of life from the Renaissance, including banker, artist, and explorer. Includes
quotations from contemporary sources.
940.2 Joh
Reformation and exploration,
Johnston,
940.2 Mat
The Renaissance
Matthews,
Examines fourteen major works of Renaissance art, as well as maps, documents, and other artifacts, and
considers what they reveal about the trade, cities, private life, warfare and weapons, printing, science, and
other aspects of the period.
940.2 Mur
Art and Culture of the Renaissance World
Murphy,
Provides an overview of various topics related to art and culture during the Renaissance, discussing artistic
styles, architecture, music, philosophy, literature, warfare, and the social classes.
940.2 Net
Life During the Renaissance
Describes the history, culture, and life of people living during the Renaissance.
Netzley,
940.2 Pru
Rats, Bulls, and Flying Machines..
Prum,
An illustrated history of the Renaissance and Reformation, discussing the developments that were made in art,
science, religion, and other areas during the middle ages.
940.2 Shu
The Renaissance
Shuter Introduction to the
various elements of Renaissance life, including religion, trade, education, food, and clothes.
940.2 Woo
The Renaissance
Wood,
Explores the achievements of the Renaissance. Includes peel back see-through pages to look inside a Florentine
town house, Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, St. Peter's in Rome, and a printer's workshop. (many copies)
940.21 Cas
The Renaissance and the New World
Caselli,
Presents, in text and illustrations, a range of people whose way of life reveals various aspects of the society
developing in Europe and America from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries.
940.21 Cor
The Renaissance
Corrick,
Traces developments in European art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, science, and exploration
between 1300 and 1600.
940.21 Day
Your travel Guide to Renaissance Europe
Day, Nancy
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in Europe during the Renaissance,
describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and
more.
940.21 Gai
Life in the Renaissance
Gail,
Describes the social structure, customs, education, industry, amusements, and famous people of Renaissance
Europe from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century.
940.21 Hay
The Age of the Renaissance
940.21 Lan
Leonardo & his Times
Discusses life in Renaissance Europe and the life of Leonardo daVinci.
Hay,
Langley,
940.21 Lan
Da Vinci & his Times
Langley,
Full-color photographs, drawings, and illustrations depict the works of painter, scientist, philosopher, and
engineer Leonardo da Vinci and the times in which he lived including the Renaissance church, architecture,
fashion, and astronomy.
940.21 Lan
Renaissance
Langley,
An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.
940.22 Sim
The Reformation
Simon,
942 Sel
Medieval English Warfare.
Sellman,
942 Ush
Reign by Reign /
Usherwood
942.05 Ash
Elizabethan England /
Ashby
Examines the history, culture, religion, and social conditions of sixteenth-century England, during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth I.
942.05 Lac
Elizabethan England /
Lace,
Discusses the Elizabethan Age in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries as well as the role Queen
Elizabeth I played in bringing stability and wealth to England during her reign.
942.05 Liv
Living in Elizabethan England
Presents fourteen primary source documents and essays by historians on daily life in Elizabethan England,
covering such aspects as homes and furnishings, family lifestyles, servants, weddings, education, religion, and
entertainment.
942.05 Man
The Queen's Progress
Mannis Uses the letters of
the alphabet to provide an account of Queen Elizabeth's annual holiday, known as a "royal progress."
942.05 Wha
What Life Was Like in the Realm of..
945 Gre
Lorenzo de' Medici and Renaissance Italy
Greenblatt,
Provides an overview of the lives of Lorenzo de Medici and his subjects in late fourteenth-century Florence, a
Renaissance-era city-state, and includes excerpts from poems, laws, and sermons of the time.
945 Mor
A Renaissance town
Morley,
Surveys the history, culture, politics, and architecture of Florence during the Italian Renaissance.
945 Tim
What Life Was Like at the Rebirth of.. (many copies)
945.05 Gag
Life in Italy at the time of the Medici
Gage,
945.05 Hal
Renaissance
Hale, J. R.
945.05 Hor
Horizon Book of the Renaissance
945.05 Mar
The World of Renaissance Florence,
Martinelli,
945.05 Rob
Rival Cities: Venice and Genoa,
Robinson,
Traces the rivalry between Genoa and Venice over control of trade in the eastern Mediterranean during the
Middle Ages and Renaissance.
945.05 Wal
The Italian Renaissance
Walker,
Presents a political, economic, and social background of Italy during the Renaissance. Art and culture are
highlighted, showing the Renaissance spreading north through Europe.
945.51 Bar
Renaissance Florence /
Barter,
Examines the history, people, educational system, scientific and artistic discoveries, social structure, shopping,
festivals, and famous artists of Florence.
985 Wor
Pizarro and the Conquest of the Incan
Worth,
Traces the history of the Spanish conquest of the Incas in Peru, showing how they explored and then took over
native cultures, creating Spanish colonies in the New World.
R 391 Pen
Fashion, Ccostume, and Culture
Contains articles that describe the clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear traditional to cultures
around the world, covering a period that ranges from prehistory to the early twenty-first century.
R 920 Dic
Dictionary of World Biography
Alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about the lives and achievements of significant men
and women who lived during different periods in history.
R 920 Ren
Renaissance & Reformation
Almanac contains articles that provide historical information on aspects of European history from the mid1300s to the early 1600s, examining the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and the Catholic and Protestant
Reformations.
R 920.03 Enc
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Presents brief biographical sketches which provide vital statistics as well as information on the importance of
the person listed. (many volumes)
R 940.2 Ren
Renaissance & Reformation
Almanac contains articles that provide historical information on aspects of European history from the mid1300s to the early 1600s, examining the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and the Catholic and Protestant
Reformations. (many volumes)
R940.21 Ren
Renaissance
Chronicles the cultural and artistic flowering known as the Renaissance that flourished in Europe and in other
parts of the world from approximately 1375 to 1575 A.D. (many volumes)
R 942.05 Eli
Elizabethan World
Almanac provides an overview of the Elizabethan period, from 1558 to 1603, covering the Reformation,
Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, the arts, daily life, and other topics of importance. Biographies contains
biographies of twenty-six men and women.
SC Bis
A Renaissance Storybook
Bishop,