New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia

New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia, 2008 Edition, 21 Volumes Set Features: • More than 25,000 illustrations and more than 1,300 maps • 96,500 index entries • 2,000 contributors • More than 10,500 pages with over 9,000 articles • 8 x 10 1/4 Glorious graphics and clear language are aimed at the youngest researchers—grades 3 and up: • Reading level is consistent throughout an article • Largest print size of all encyclopedias, on non-glare paper • Letters of the alphabet are not split between volumes, so children can use the volumes independently and without confusion • Key words are bold and immediately explained • Loaded with science experiments and projects • Excellent introduction to literature—over 100 literary excerpts • Projects and Experiments, Wonder Questions, and Fact Boxes • Up-to-date information on: the second term of George W. Bush • Information on important global issues and historic events • The latest space updates and scientific discoveries • Political updates on France, Iraq, Israel, Latin America, and other countries regions