People and Places

This six-volume set takes students on a worldwide tour of 193 countries.

It's the illustrations that make kids eyes open wide when they see this lavish set of world-travel books for children.

This six-volume set takes students on a worldwide tour of 194 countries. With accurate and up-to-date information, this award-winning set provides students with a clear understanding of today's changing and challenging world.

World Book understands what children like to see. There are full-color maps and charts, flags, time lines, and outstanding copy written from a young person's perspective. Fact boxes for each article provide for quick and easy reference.

All of this adds to a new understanding of the history, geography, politics, and economics of our fascinating world of people and places. From China to Chad, New Zealand to Iceland, it's all covered with breathtaking photography you can expect only from World Book.

Titles include:

Volume 1: Afghanistan-The Czech Republic
Volume 2: Denmark-Hungary
Volume 3: Iceland-Luxembourg
Volume 4: Macedonia-Rwanda
Volume 5: St. Kitts/Nevis-Tuvalu
Volume 6: Uganda-Zimbabwe/Index

Awards and Reviews:

Benjamin Franklin Award -- Publishers Marketing Association

Parent's Choice Silver Honors Award -- Parent's Choice Foundation

" ...a fresh presentation and arrangement of information needed by upper elementary through high school...Highly recommended." - Library Journal, March 2007

" ...an invaluable resource for social studies and geography classes in upper elementary and middle schools. Highly recommended." Library Media Connection, March 2007. " The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places is highly recommended for schools and public libraries for its attractive, balanced coverage of the world's nations." - Booklist

" This set (Encyclopedia of People and Places) is invaluable for the geography and culture projects of middle and high school curriculums." - The Book Report

" The information is both accurate and up-to-date; the full-color illustrations grace the pages making this a reference tool that is sure to capture students' interest and attention." - Catholic Library World