This fact-filled pocket guide to the world, prepared by the Diagram Group, who have over 25 years experience of presenting information visually, has been updated. With over 750 illustrations and thousands of facts, the Cyclopedia presents information simply, concisely and in context.

*Visual - to make every topic clear, there are over 750 full-colour diagrams, maps and charts to make the facts about each topic understandable. The colour diagrams bring the subjects alive and provide stimulating ways of finding information

Quick reference - to help locate basic information, the Cyclopedia is organized thematically, with each section colour-coded for quick reference

Comprehensive - the subjects covered include art, astronomy, biology, chemistry, countries of the world, the environment, geography, history, inventions and how they work, literature, music, physics, religions of the world