Encyclopedia of American History (11 volume set)

Grade 9 Up—This revision of the 2003 set boasts an additional volume. As well as including several hundred new entries, Nash states that scores of updates and error corrections have been made. Up-to-date and well-documented sources, cross-referencing, and an exhaustive set index will be appreciated by researchers. Each volume contains a 7- to 12-page insert of accessible, colorful maps charting voyages, battles, and boundaries, and the evolutions of economy, politics, and populations. Relevant black-and-white photographs—some formal portraits, others depicting candid moments—appear every few pages. Concluding each volume are 20 pages of period documents, including full-text speeches, letters, acts, and agreements. Within the chronological volumes, the signed entries are arranged alphabetically, followed by a further-reading list.