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With over eight decades of experience and a global reputation for unsurpassed
excellence, World Book is firmly established as the premier general reference
source. Now the world's favorite encyclopedia continues its legacy with World
Book 2003 Deluxe Edition.
As our world changes, World Book changes with it, while remaining true to its
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With more than 85 years of specialized experience in the fields of education and
communication, World Book employs the expertise of over 3,700 scholars,
authenticators, and reviewers to create its World Book 2003 Deluxe Edition -
newest in the tradition of this multi-award-winning family reference source.
Of all the subjects World book knows, we understand students best. When
research must be done, nothing is more frustrating than searching through
useless information. Rather than crowding our encyclopedia with thousands of unnecessary articles, World Book has cut through
the clutter to provide more than 22,300 of the most concise, timely, informative
pieces any student could need. In addition, understanding the necessity to have
current information, we offer FREE online encyclopedia updates so you will
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multimedia materials and tools to access a wealth of knowledge-Guaranteed!
Easy to use - 22,300+ Articles
- Simply use the topics or word search options to locate your desired
information.
- Sticky notes mark the information that you want to find again, and it is
easy to highlight the content you want to see.
- Just double-click any word to find the meaning.
1,400+ Maps
- Detailed interactive maps, reflecting the highest cartographic standards,
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117 Videos and 781 Audio Clips
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129 Breathtaking Panoramas
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Fully Interactive World Book Dictionary/More than 1,500 Reading Lists
- Over 245,000 definitions
- Search the Dictionary separately, or double-click any word in the
Encyclopedia to retrieve its definition.
More than 13,900 Online Articles from World Book Annuals
- Annuals are yearly, independent publications that include special feature
articles.
Online Encyclopedia Updates!*
Keep current with access to the latest information.
- Link directly to World Book-reviewed Web sites.
More than 9,600 Illustrations and 42 Animations
- 3D animations bring topics to life!
- Interactive simulations help you understand how things work.
More than 1,850 Tables and 323 Time Lines
- Enhance reports with charts created from your research information.
More than 30,000 Measurements
- Measurements in non-metric and metric units.
- 14 scientific and mathematical simulations.
5 Homework Wizards
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*Updates may not be accessible by all browsers. Update service may be
suspended without notice to you.
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Another function of an encyclopedia is to stimulate curiosity and spark
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concept by providing simulated Web sites as they might have been if the World
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historical events, people, and ideas. Based on historical facts and
documentation, each Web entry journeys through the main events of Ancient Times,
the Middle Ages, and Modern Times. And with the "View from Today"
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figure.
** Active Internet access is NOT needed to use Surf the Ages. However, the
feature does contain links to actual Web sites that do require active Internet
access.
A World Book Exclusive!
Back In Time
With Internet access, travel back through 80 years of World Book articles,
reading about events as they were described at the time. For example, study
articles on WWII written in 1945.
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