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World Book Encyclopedia, 2006 Edition, 22 volumes, Classic Black Binding with gold lettering and gold-gilled top edges. Included also the 2007 Year Book and 2008 World Book DVD. Brand new, sealed in the original box.
Librarians, teachers, and parents consistently rank The World Book Encyclopedia
the best on the market. Its easy-to-use and highly illustrated format appeals to
a broad range of readers.
World Book editors present thorough information in a clear, direct style that
makes each article both substantive and understandable. Articles start with
relatively basic information and advance in depth as they progress.
Set Features
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More than 14,000 pages.
• More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations are combined with
award-winning text to produce the perfect encyclopedia for students and
adults.
• More than 3,800 contributors, experts in their fields,
collaborate with our editors and researchers to make each article accurate,
thorough, and authoritative.
• The articles are written in a clear,
direct style, starting with relatively basic information, advancing in depth as
they progress.
• Nothing can substitute for the experience of browsing
through the pages from Chicago to China, Jazz to Jefferson, Civil Rights to
Civil War, and everything in between. The World Book Encyclopedia is not only a
great reference set, but also an entertaining collection students will find
themselves browsing after their initial research is done.
• The 2006
edition will be a frequently used addition to your home and one of the best
investments you'll make this year.
• The 2006 edition continues the
tradition of editorial excellence. Highlighting the edition are revised and
expanded articles on Arabs, Volcano, and the planet Jupiter, as well as new
articles on Arab Americans, Computer virus, Eating disorder, and Search engine,
among many others.
• More than 2,200 colorful, cartographically accurate
maps provide current borders and topographic, economic, and historical details.
Review:
"The World Book Encyclopedia continues its tradition of being
current, accessible, and well illustrated. The 2006 print edition has 70 new
articles. They include Arab Americans, Avian influenza, Digital video
recorder, Eating disorder, Gullah, and No Child Left Behind Act. Arab
Americans has a map and chart of the ethnic backgrounds of the Arabs who
live in the U.S. Benedict XIV, Alberto Gonzales, Mia Hamm, and Barack Obama are
among the people -covered in new biographical entries. A number of topics, among
them My Lai massacre, Napoleonic Wars, and Viet Cong, previously
treated within other entries, now have entries of their own, providing students
with a more direct route to information. Some 213 articles have been extensively
revised or rewritten. These include Africa, Bilingual education, College
entrance examination,and Diabetes. Entries on several topics students
may be looking up for school assignments, such as Capital punishment and
Stem cells, have been expanded as well as updated...
Some statistical
information is updated annually, making World Book Encyclopedia a good source of information on
topics such as sports winners and key economic indicators. The "Research Guide"
in volume 22, with sections on speaking, writing, and doing research, is useful
for students who need help organizing a project.
Offering high-quality
information in an attractive package, The World Book
Encyclopedia is a first choice for libraries, schools, and homes. Because it
is intended to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from the
upper--elementary to adult level, it is an economical "all-purpose" tool." Booklist,
September 15, 2006. Again, we ship immediately via UPS Ground with insurance coverage included, we are responsible for any damage or manufacturer defect, and we guarantee your satisfaction.