I know that the World Book offering has fewer articles in it than Britanica or Encarta, but I grew up with World Book encyclopedias, and I became accustomed to their straightforward editorial style. When doing research as a student in elementary school, I'd always turn to World Book instead of Britanica. Then, I didn't know why, but it just seemed easier to grasp and simpler to cross-reference.

This CD offering reminds me very much of my old set of encyclopedias (which I still have after 38 years). The articles are written with the same straightforward approach and the set makes a wonderful home reference. The menu system for subject selection is really well laid-out and easy for anyone to understand.

This is the one that gets my vote (especially considering the wonderful pricing that World Book offers on this set)!

5 stars!

"excelent!!!!", i just got the world book encyclopedia 2002 premiere edition, and i love it , i could find any information i wanted , however i still have a little problem to set up the world book (disc 2), i cant wait to look for some more information on this cd , i will apreciate somebody tell me how can i set up the disc 2.....

"Excellent", It is excellent. A must have for all students and everyone...!