World Book Encyclopedia, 2007 Edition, Spinescape Binding

World Book Encyclopedia, 2007 Edition, Spinescape Binding, 22 volumes, ISBN  978-0-7166-0107-4

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.

• 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.

• Highlighting the 2007 edition are revised and expanded articles on Animation, Photography, and Time, as well as new articles on Generation X, Intelligent design, Mullah, Rotator cuff, Sport utility vehicle, and Surrogate birth, among many others.

• More than 2,200 colorful, cartographically accurate maps provide current borders and topographic, economic, and historical details.

Awards and Reviews

"The World Book Encyclopedia continues its tradition of being current, accessible, and well illustrated." -- Booklist

"Because it is intended to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from the upper-elementary to adult level, (the World Book Encyclopedia) is an economical all-purpose tool ." -- Booklist

"a colorful, well-cross-referenced and easy-to-use encyclopedia." -- American Reference Books Annual

"a superior resource for public and school libraries." -- Booklist

"World Book continues to be a first choice for libraries, schools, and homes." -- Booklist

" Designed to meet the needs of students in elementary through high school, World Book is also a good general encyclopedia for adults. It is current, accessible, easy to use, and well illustrated." -- Booklist