The World Book Encyclopedia 2013 (22 Volume Set)

By World Book, Inc.

Book Overview

The 'World Book Encyclopedia' was first published in 1917 as an eight-volume set. The encyclopedia has been expanded many times through the years and now has 22 volumes. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01I18AWIW
• ISBN13: 9780716601135
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: World Book, Inc.
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.9" x 16.7" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Value

This set of Encyclopedia was only a year old but cost half the price of a new set. It arrived in perfect condition in its original wrapping within a week of purchase. Great service and value from the vendor.

Best Reference!

Among the many Encyclopedias in my Library, I would first refer to World Book coz this is the Best Reference Book I ever come across so handy. Apart from this, I possess Everyman's Encyclopedia, Hamlyn's Children Encyclopedia, Groliers & Microsoft Encarta CDs, Brittanica Encylopedia, Collier's two Books, Oxford and a couple of kids encylopedias. These are oceans of knowledge and great storehouse of information. Each have their own peculiarities and each encyclopedia for me is a prize collection when it comes to finding on specific topics and comparisons. For example, the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's info is missed out in World book but too informative in Microsoft Encarta. Whereas, World Book presents very good History and biography sections. Encarta has good sports, music and arts, etc section that I found interesting. Oxford and Collier's is quick easy glance for readers. Hamlyn's best for kids reference. I guess for people who are into research, students using for projects etc. should go for World Book Encylopedia, secondly sort for Microsoft Encarta CD - Rest all is ocean of knowledge, Enjoy!

All there is to know about the world is in the World Book

I have owned the The World Book Encyclopedia for six years and the information within has helped me during my university studies and also as recreational reading. Apart from the well presented cover of the books and fine paper material used, the most important aspect of this encyclopedia is the Year Book reviews. These books will update yuor encyclopedia collection every year with all there is to know and all the events that occurred during the previous year.