Supported by well researched facts, the Encyclopedia Britannica continues to be the most reliable source for information. It is an excellent teaching guide. The unsurpassed reference book contains comprehensive text supported by full-color illustrations which makes it easy to understand. The Concise Encyclopedia has been thoroughly revised and updated to make it your best reference companion
The content includes the following:

• Copyright
• Business and Government
  • Business and Economy
  • Government
  • Law
  • Military
• Life
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Zoology
• Religions
  • Africa
  • Central Asia
  • Eastern Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceans and Islands
  • Russia
  • South Asia
• Science and Technology
  • Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Computers
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics and Technology
  • Physics
  • Transportation
• Society
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Education
  • Film and Theatre
  • Food
  • Language
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Religion
  • Sports
• World History
  • Ancient Europe
  • Medieval History
  • Modern Europe
  • Native Americans
  • US History

  Key Features:

  • 28,000 entries
  • Over 2,000 photographs enhance both the appearance and the content of this essential reference source
  • More than 30 tables catalog important information in an easy-to-understand format.
  • Over 190 maps explain our world in a visual way, and more than 150 illustrations contribute to the educational experience
  • Topics include: Arts, Business, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy, Politics, Pop Culture, Science, Sports, and more.
  • Easy-to-use A-Z format
  • More than 10,000 pronunciations to help with unfamiliar words
  • New and revised material, updated maps, and the newest version of national flags makes this reference source a relevant and practical guide