The world book encyclopedia Book

Previous editions are recommended in Best Reference Books, Guide to Reference Books, and General Reference Books for Adults. Providing a readable yet detailed reference for students in middle and high school, as well as the general reader, 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. The 2006 edition includes new articles on Arab Americans, computer virus, eating disorders, and search engine (among others), as well as revision and expansion to many articles, including those on Arabs, volcano, and Jupiter. The illustrations and photos are detailed and plentiful, with many descriptive maps, tables, and drawings. Volume 22 contains a comprehensive index and a useful instructional section on how to write papers, give a talk, and carry out research. Occasional special sections contain eye-catching, heavily illustrated fold-out pages devoted to a certain subject, such as the history of Canada. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR