This is a Series:Compton's by Britannica Encyclopedia (26 Vol. Set)

Written and visually designed for students ages 10-17, the 2008 Compton’s by Britannica has been thoroughly reviewed, updated, and revised by educators, expert contributors, and Britannica editors. Packed with dramatic pictures, detailed diagrams, and engaging text, Compton’s gives young readers the basic facts and entices advanced students to dig deeper for the answers to their more complex questions.

New and revised articles include astronomy, Australia, ballet, baseball, Olympic medalist Shani Davis, flood, genetic engineering, global warming, and much more

More than 37,000 articles cover geography, math, people, social studies and more.

Readers will be captivated by 23,000 maps, charts, tables, and images including hundreds of stunning new additions.