The world book encyclopedia Hardcover – January 1, 2002

These were exactly as described and exactly what we were looking for. They are the 2003 edition and are very similar to what I had as a kid in my family's 1995 edition. My kids, husband, friends and I all have been able to dive right in to explore the world at our fingertips! The books are ex-library copies from a couple different sets, one from Canada and one from Virginia. They are clean and in great shape, almost new except for the "discard" stamp on the first page and top of the volumes. We are thrilled. Best $160 I ever spent.In terms of shipping, I ordered them before Christmas and they seemed to get bogged down in the Christmas package shuffle. I wasn't sure if they were lost or not. They finally arrived about ten days later. They came packaged in one heavy box that my postal carrier did not feel she could bring up to my door so I had to go to the post office to pick them up myself. I think this delay was due to the holiday and not the seller's fault.I would buy again for friends or family as a great gift--no more need for Google!

This seller shows a complete set of World Book Encyclopedias. I was SHOCKED when 1 volume was delivered Shame on them. I love world book since I was a child.

It's hard to stop reading the World Book Encyclopedia. They're so jammed with thorough and timely information that you'll feel your brain bursting with new knowledge. I sat down one afternoon with a glass of milk and a bag of Oreos and before I knew it the sun had gone down and I was already reading about Zimbabwe.IT'S THAT GOOD!

Received on time. Was packed for shipping with great care. Did not receive as pictured. Top end of all the books was drawn on with pen.

Rip-off ! Order the set (pictured) and get ONE next to worthless book (a 1984 yearbook !!) !

This seems to be a very good deal. I got what I expected and I appreciate the quick service. Doesn't get much better than that.

This was a gift for an older gentleman who does not have Internet and who always wanted his own set of books. He is very pleased with them.

Even in the age of the internet, a good set of encyclopedias on a bookshelf adds dignity, depth and quality to a home library, and of all the encyclopedias available on the market, I have always found World Book to be the most readable, comprehensive and all-around best when it comes to being up-to-date. As far as reference material goes, World Book is more approachable than all its competitors and it imparts information without pedantic verbosity. I also love the illustrations and maps, many of which qualify in their own right as impressive works of art. World Book is a sheer joy to read and worth the investment.