The World Book student discovery encyclopedia Book

Reviewed by: Elizabeth LaMantia
Format: Encyclopedia
Item Title (APA Style): The World Book encyclopedia of people and places, 7v. (2011). World Book. Reviewed in: Cordell, R. M. (2007). The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places. Library Journal, 132(5), 96-98.
Price: $351.00 set of 7 volumes
Description:
Seven volume encyclopedia for elementary school children.
Relevance and Relationship:
This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience because it is appropriate for an elementary school. Also the encyclopedias at this school were over 10 years old and out of date. Purpose:
This books purpose is to inform. It helps students to find important information on countries and cultures.
Validity:
This book has been reviewed by Library Journal and Booklist. This is a set of encyclopedias updated perennially. Format: These books are in print.
Arrangement and Presentation:
This book contains 7 volumes. It has alphabetically arranged articles on 193 countries that feature a general overview, a map, and a colorful fact box on a full spread. Diversity:
This book is available in English. It is appropriate for upper elementary school children. Various countries and cultures are covered in this encyclopedia set.