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ABDO Publishers

Adventure Publications

Afton Historical Press

Bearport

Blackdog

Black Rabbit

Britannica\Comptons

Capstone Publishing

Chelsea House

Child's World

Compass Point Books

Crabtree Publishing

D.K. Publishing

Eldorado Ink

Enslow Publishers

Facts on File

Gale

Gareth Stevens

World Almanac

Facts on File is known to librarians worldwide as the Information Publisher. They have been publishing quality reference materials since 1941.  Facts on File covers five reading levels: elementary (grades 3-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (grades 9-12), college, and general adult.  They have also acquired Chelsea House and Ferguson (career materials) to broaden their line of nonfiction.   Listed below are some of the topics covered by their publishers:

  • American History, General Reference-covers Almanacs of American Life, Atlas of American History, Encyclopedia of American Business History, Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections, Presidential Profiles, American Biographies, Almanacs of American Wars, Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes,  and Encyclopedia of American Armed Forces
  • Geography-highlights the Encyclopedia of World Geography, Encyclopedia of the World’s Nations and Cultures, Historical Maps on File, Maps on File, and Geography on File
  • Business and Economy-covers Encyclopedia of American Business History and Forms on File
  • World History covers Encyclopedia fo the Modern World, Encyclopedia of Historical Treaties and Alliances, Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations, World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties, Timelines on File, World History on File, Brief History, European Nations, World Military Leaders, Encyclopedia of War Crimes and Genocide, and Handbook to Life.
  • Religion and Mythology-covers World Religions, Encyclopedia of World Religions, Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations and Illustrated Guide to Customs and Beliefs
  • The Arts-covers Facts On File Encyclopedia of Art, Biographical Encyclopedia of Artists and American Popular Music
  • Literature- Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature, Encyclopedia of Renaissance Literature, Companion to Literature, Critical Companion, Banned Books, Backgrounds to American Literature, and Literary Movements
  • Language- covers Words to Rhyme With, The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches, The Facts on File Guide to Good Writing, The Facts On File Guide to Style, and the Facts on File Students Thesaurus
  • Careers and Education- covers Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, Ferguson’s Careers in Focus, Career Opportunities, The Ferguson Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting Skills, Exploring Health Care Careers, and Exploring Tech Careers
  • Social Issues- covers the Truth About, and Library in A Book
  • Science and Technology-covers Chronology of Science, Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy, The Facts on File Science Handbook, The Facts on File Science Dictionary, Science and Technology in Focus, Biomes of the Earth, Science Experiments on File, and Junior Science Experiments on File
  • Nature-covers the Encyclopedia of Birds
  • Medical and Health-covers Facts on File Library of Health and Living and the Truth About.
  • Criminology-covers the Encyclopedia of Serial Killers and Conspiracies and the Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories

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Heinemann / Raintree

Jist Publishing

Langenscheidt

Lee and Low

Lerner

Mason Crest

Minnesota Historical

Merriam Webster

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Norwood House

Oliver Press

Picture Window Books

Quayside

Power Kids

Rosen Publishing

Spotlight

Sourcebooks, Inc

Stone Arch Books

Two-Can Publishing

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