- Thousands of full-color illustrations
- Concise overview of each country
- Hundreds of colorful maps, charts, and graphs
- Fact boxes highlight quick facts of each country
“A solid purchase, highly recommended for school and public libraries serving researchers in upper- elementary and middle school.” -Booklist, September 2011
“The photos are clear and well captioned. The well-balanced articles present information on conflict without bias….This is a good set for country reports done at upper elementary and middle school levels.” -Library Media Connection, Aug. / Sept. 2011
“The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places is paramount for anyone interested in learning about nations of the world.” -American Reference Book Annual 2011