World Book Encyclopedia, 2007 Edition, Spinescape Binding

The World Book Encyclopedia is consistently rated as the top reference set in the industry by librarians, teachers, and parents. Its accessible quality and meticulously illustrated format makes the encyclopedia appealing to a broad range of readers.

The World Book’s up to date information is presented in a coherent style that makes each article informative and easily understood. Articles begin with relatively basic information and get more sophisticated as they progress. The 2007 Edition of the World Book Encyclopedia – Coral Reef – depicts an image of an underwater ocean scene across the covers of the books.

Special Features

• Upwards of 27,500 photographs and detailed illustrations complement the vastly detailed but highly understandable text that aims to appeal to a vast range of readers

• More than 3,800 expert scholars contribute to the encyclopedia in collaboration with our editors and researchers to ensure that articles are as up to date as possible

• World Book high revision rates make the content current and precise

• 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 others

• More than 2,200 colorful and cartographically accurate maps provide contemporary geographical information including topographic, economic, and historical information