Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0028604180, Paperback)

Just as The New York Public Library Desk Reference is the first place for adults to look for information, The New York Public Library Student’s Desk Reference is the best place for junior high and middle school students to look for answers to questions on homework and hobbies -- or just to satisfy their curiosity about the world around them.Following the publishing premise of its famous “parent,” The New York Public Library Student’s Desk Reference is based on questions young students most frequently ask reference librarians, and is conveniently organized into 27 subject chapters, including current information on:* The universe* The Earth* Plants and animals* Weights and measures* Mathematics* Chemistry and physics* Computers* Inventions and discoveries* Fine arts* Music and dance* Language and grammar* Literature* Libraries and museums* Religions* Etiquette* Our legal system* Useful addresses and phone numbers* Sports and games* Health and fitness* The United States* The World* and more.Written for students 11 to 14 years old and filled with charts, tables, maps, and illustrations, this handy reference also features entertaining and informative sidebars that make it as ideal for browsing as for research on a specific question.