2007 Compton’s Encyclopedia by Britannica

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“The premier reference source and homework
helper for middle and high school students.

Written and visually designed for students ages 10-17, the 2007
Compton by
Britannica is packed with information young learners will find exciting and
captivating. Dramatic pictures, detailed diagrams, and engaging texts will give
young readers the basic facts and entice more advanced students to dig deeper.
The 26 volume set covers a wide variety of topics and presents information in an
easy-to-read style. The 2007 edition is fully updated, revised, and reviewed by
educators, expert contributors, and Britannica editors. Designed to inspire
ambition and stimulate the imagination, Compton’s is perfect for any family’s
home library.

The 2007 Compton’s Suite includes everything a student will need. Along with
the 26-volume award winning student encyclopedia, the suite also includes FREE
bonus resources: Merriam-Webster’s School Dictionary, Merriam-Webster’s School
Thesaurus, the 2007 Deluxe CD-ROM by Britannica, and one-year subscription to Encyclopedia
Britannica Online. A $134.80 value! This ultimate reference package is designed
especially for students and will give young learners the opportunity to explore
and learn.

• 2006 Teacher’s Choice Award Winner
• Complete topic coverage: geography, math, biographies, social studies,
  science, and more 
• More than 50% new and revised content since 2004
• FREE bonus resources
• New and revised articles include astronomy, Australia, ballet, baseball,
  Olympic medalist Shani Davis, flood, genetic engineering, global warming,
  Hamas, Liberia, Iraq, New Orleans, Palestine, Pope Benedict XVI, Chief
  Justice John Roberts, soccer, social security, weather, and much more. 
• Complete Topic Coverage: More than 37,000 articles cover geography, math,
  people, social studies, science, and more. 
• Engaging Graphics: Readers will be captivated by 23,000 maps, charts,
  tables, and images including hundreds of stunning new additions. Convenient,
  carefully designed aids provided throughout each volume encourage research
  and fact-finding. 
• Here and There: A handy guide that organizes information in each volume by
  subjects, articles, and page numbers. 
• Exploring: Interesting questions that introduce each volume.
• Profiles: Biographies and glossary terms related to the article.
• Fact Finders: Excellent cross-reference guides.
• Time Lines: Outlines that illustrate the broad sweep of events.
• Previews: Tables of contents in longer articles that help readers quickly
  locate major subdivisions. 
• Volume 26–The Fact-Index: A mini-encyclopedia with more than 29,800 short
  articles, as well as a standard index.”