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1. World Book Reference Books
Last updated: 08/15/2012

2. About World Book
Since 1917, World Book, Inc., has set the standard for providing
accuracy, objectivity, and reliability in research materials for both children
and adults. Based in Chicago, Illinois, World Book is an industry leader in
the production of award-winning encyclopedias, reference sources, and
digital products for the home and schools.

3. Why Do We Need Reference Books
For almost 90 years, World Book has been committed to publishing encyclopedias and other
reference products that meet the highest standards of editorial excellence while keeping pace with
the technological developments that define the computer age.

4. World Book Encyclopedia Set
- This outstanding reference source engages more than
4,000 scholars and experts as contributors, reviewers, and
consultant
- More than 25,000 rich photographs and illustrations
combine with the text to deliver additional information and
promote visual learning for students
Volumes: 22
Pages: 14,000+ - The 22-volume World Book Encyclopedia set includes
Interest Level: Grades K-12 thousands articles cover all fields of learning

5. Encyclopedia 2010 Universe Binding
• Highlighting this classic encyclopedia are new and
expanded articles on binge eating, biofuel, Castro,
computer security, Michelle Obama, rock music,
Superman, swine flu, professional wrestling, among many
other topics.
• Thousands of new and revised articles provide reliable and
current information updaed in Encyclopedia 2010.
Revisions are made throughout the set, across all topics
and all types of data
Volumes: 22
Pages: 14,000+ • More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustration
Interest Level: All education levels

6. Children's Discovery Encyclopedia
The Discovery Encyclopedia print encyclopedia has been
developed with the assistance of teachers, school librarians,
readability specialists, and other educators.
The entries chosen for this children’s encyclopedia engage all
learners, including those in adult education and ESL
programs.
of colorful illustrations enrich articles and special features
Volumes: 13 relevant to the curriculum. Maps, tables, charts, and diagrams
Pages: 2000+ are clear and easy to understand. The kids encyclopedia set
Interest Level: Grade K through 5+, also also includes a cumulative index and an atlas of world maps.
for special ed, ESL, adult literacy

7. French Kids Encyclopedia
World Book’s L'Encyclopédie Découverte is a French-
language reference work that includes thousands of articles on
hundreds of subjects—from people and places to inventions,
animals, and holidays, as well as eye-catching and
information-rich special features.
This encyclopedia set also contains many of the elements
found in adult reference works, such as cross-references,
guide words, pronunciation guides, and an index. Used in a
Volumes: 15 French children’s encyclopedia, these elements help students
Pages: 2,792 develop necessary research skills.
Interest Level: Grade K through 5+, also
for special ed, ESL, adult literacy

8. Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia
The Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia is designed
to meet the science information needs of both young
learners and visual learners. This 13-volume set features
easy-to-understand language, fun facts, and thousands of
colorful illustrations and diagrams. Special features and
engaging articles make science for young learners
accessible and fun.
Volumes: 13 Key features of the set include more than 2,100 entries,
Pages: 1,904 3,300 illustrations, and over 60 experiments and activities.
Interest Level: Grade K- 6+

9. Year Book
Published since 1921, the World Book Year Book is known as
the authoritative reference in the field. In addition to the 2012
Year Book and the annual encyclopedia set, World Book also
offers valuable reference books for your home library
collection.
The Year Book 2012, handsomely bound for a lifetime of use,
Volumes: 1 is your record of the year’s current events and trends.
Pages: 512
Interest Level: Grade K through 12

10. Atlas of the World
The World Book Atlas of the World details the earth with
dramatic maps, diagrams, and other visually stunning artwork.
Newly redesigned, expanded, and updated, this
comprehensive, engaging world atlas book features full-color
physical and political atlas maps of the world to capture
students’ attention.
Volumes: 1 It is a collection of different continent, regional and ocean
maps in an easy-to-reference and easy-to-understand format.
Pages: 432
Also each region and continent is arranged by different colors
Interest Level: Grade 4 through 12
to help you identify the world atlas.

11. Illustrated Atlas
From the editors of the World Book Encyclopedia, colorful
maps and illustrations make this the ideal atlas for young
students acquiring their map-reading and other geography-
related skills. This 288 pages illustrated atlas map includes
detailed maps of seven continents. Hundreds of pictures make
it a colorful and fun atlas book for kids to learn the world.
Volumes: 1
Pages: 288
Interest Level: Grade 2-8

12. World Book Dictionary
This dictionary, from the editors of The World Book
Encyclopedia, combines all the features of a traditional
dictionary with the readability of World Book.
Words likely to be used by students are defined in a simple
manner for better comprehension. The Dictionary also
presents informative illustrative sentences that help clarify
word meanings.
Volumes: 2 But this is by no means an abridged reference work. It features
Pages: 2,560 more than 225,000 entries, 3000 illustrations, notes on how to
Interest Level: Grade 4 and above use prefixes, suffixes, capitalization and punctuation,
pronunciation guides, and more. It's the final word in state-of-
the-art dictionaries.

13. World Book Student Dictionary
Everything about the World Book Student Dictionary is geared
to helping the students learn. The first 20 pages of
the dictionary contain in-depth explanations as to how a
dictionary is used and how the Student Dictionary is
organized. The word entries included in the dictionary were
chosen for their usefulness to younger students. Word
definitions are written to be simple and clear. The Student
Volumes: 1 Dictionary uses a simplified system of pronunciations that has
only a few symbols with phonetic spellings to make learning
Pages: 944
how to say a word simpler.
Interest Level: Grade 2-8

14. Childcraft Books
Young students need first-class reference material and
books that build language and research skills while still
providing a fascinating experience.
The World Book Childcraft set provides educationally
Childcraft How and Why Library
sound information in an engaging and enjoyable format
that will appeal to young readers, parents, and educators
alike.
Great for Kids from Grade K - 5
Childcraft How and Why Book Shelf

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