World Book Encyclopedia, 2010 Edition, Universe Binding

The 2010 World Book Encyclopedia
Universe Binding (Black covers with gold lettering and gold-gilded top edges).
22 Volumes, ISBN 978-0-7166-0110-4

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.

Highlights of The World Book Encyclopedia 2010 include:

• Highlighting the edition are new and expanded articles on binge eating, biofuel, Castro, computer security, Emmett Till case, martial arts, Michelle Obama, rock music, Superman, swine flu, television, Kanye West, professional wrestling, among many other topics. 

• New and revised articles provide reliable and current information. Revisions are made throughout the set, across all topics and all types of data. 

• Comprehension questions, outlines, timelines, and related content lists enhance retention. 

• More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations deliver additional information and visual understanding.   

•  Expert contributors, advisers, editors, and researchers collaborate to ensure that articles are understandable, accurate, and reflect current scholarship. 

• Articles are accessible to a wide range of readers, beginning with the most basic information, including definitions and pronunciations, and proceeding to explain the most complex topics with clear text and useful images. 

Awards and Reviews

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