Overview
The 2008 Year Book by World Book Encyclopedia is an exhaustive record of the most notable events and people of 2007. Overflowing with more than 450 full-color photos, maps, charts, and graphs, and including 250 new articles, the year book is a time capsule of 2007’s most important events. The Year in Review is meticulously researched and put together by the World Book's staff to give an in-depth perspective of the year.
Vibrantly illustrated, the 2008 Year Book by World Book Encyclopedia has over 400 articles on topics such as economics, politics, international affairs, medicine, health care, the arts, sports, fashion and other significant trends of 2007. The Facts in Brief tables include the current populations, national leaders, monetary units, and import and export statistics of the world’s nations.
The "A Year in Brief" section gives a month-by-month listing of the noteworthy events of 2007. Fully illustrated articles, called Focus On, provide a record of the new car models, Academy Award winners, and weather extremes from the year. Sports articles such as Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Horse racing, and Olympics include statistics of the winning teams and championships. The Deaths section carries obituaries of well-known individuals who passed away during the year. This new edition of the World Book Year Book 2008 includes new and revised articles from the World Book Encyclopedia 2008.