The
2009 edition of World Book Encyclopedia features: 2,000 new or revised articles, 200 new or revised maps, 200 new or revised photos and illustrations, and over 4,200 revised pages!
Volumes: 22
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 2009
- Highlighting the edition are new and expanded articles on global warming, Darfur, Kosovo, blog, Sudoku, organic food, Bono, Jay-Z, Johnny Depp, Tony Hawk, Chernobyl disaster, clown fish, Iran - Iraq war, astrobiology, Uluru among other topics, as well as results of the U.S. presidential election and the 2008 Olympic Games.
- Thousands of new and revised articles provide reliable and current information. Revisions are made throughout the set, across all topics and all types of data. In the 2009 edition, about 30% of the pages feature new and revised materials.
- More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations - most in full colour - deliver additional information as well as visual enjoyment.
- Hundreds of expert contributors and advisers collaborate with our editors and researchers to ensure that articles are understandable, accurate, and reflect trustworthy current scholarship.
WORLD BOOK BLACKLINE MASTERS also available.
43 Activity Sheets with Answers
Each of the questions has been designed in a consistent manner to develop a different research skill such as skimming and scanning skills, pinpointing keywords and cross referencing.
Where possible, the five questions are designed on the following format:
1. One basic concept question is taken from the first half of the article.
2. One basic concept question is taken form the second half of the article.
3. A vocab based question focusing on a difficult word in italics.
4. A question based on a visual (map, picture, photo, chart or graph).
5. A question based on further reading and cross referencing, using related articles.
Blackline Masters Price:
$33.00 (AUD)
$36.00 (NZD)
Awards & Reviews:
"This
encyclopedia is updated annually and remains a fascinating read. More
than 3800 specialists are involved in writing, reviewing, and fact
checking, ensuring the reputation of this reliable and up-to-date
reference." -- Reference & Research Book News.
"offering high-quality in an attractive package, The World Book is a first choice for libraries, schools and homes." -- Booklist
"Designed
to meet the needs of students in primary through high school, World
Book is also a good general encyclopedia for adults. It is current,
accessible, easy to use, well illustrated." -- Booklist
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World Book will donate a portion of sales of The World Book Encyclopedia 2009 to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Price:
$2398.00 (AUD)
$2844.00 (NZD)
ISBN: 978-0-7166-0109-8
Categories: Encyclopedias, General Interest, Geography, History, Nature/Science, Social Studies
