World Book Encyclopedia 2009 - Spinescape Binding

The World Book Encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers.

World Book invited book lovers everywhere to select the Spinescape for The World Book Encyclopedia 2009. The winner by an overwhelming margin was the Diversity of Life Spinescape. This Spinescape underscores the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving fragile ecosystems that are essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

Highlights of The World Book Encyclopedia 2009 include:

• More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations and comprehensive, highly readable text appeal to a broad range of readers.


• More than 3,800 expert contributors collaborate with our editors and researchers to ensure that articles are accurate and reflect current scholarship.


• World Book revision rates make it the most current and up-to-date encyclopedia available.


• Highlighting the 2009 edition are new and expanded articles on global warming, Darfur, Kosovo, blog, Sudoku, organic food, Bono, Jay-Z, Johnny Depp, Tony Hawk, among many other topics, as well as results of the U.S. presidential election and the 2008 Olympic Games.

Awards and Reviews

" ...this encyclopedia is updated annually and remains a fascinating read." - Reference & Research Book News

" The World Book Encyclopedia continues its tradition of being current, accessible, and well illustrated." - Booklist

" Because it is intended to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from the upper-elementary to adult level, (the World Book Encyclopedia) is an economical all-purpose tool." - Booklist

" a colorful, well-cross-referenced and easy-to-use encyclopedia." - American Reference Books Annual

" a superior resource for public and school libraries." - Booklist

" World Book continues to be a first choice for libraries, schools, and homes." - Booklist

" Designed to meet the needs of students in elementary through high school, World Book is also a good general encyclopedia for adults. It is current, accessible, easy to use, and well illustrated." - Booklist