A modern encyclopedia designed to address the information needs and interests of young readers ready for adult encyclopedia. The edition contains 36 new entries including Saddam Hussein's capture, the inauguration of Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor of California, the outcomes of the 2003 World Series and 2004 Superbowl XXXVIII, and the 2003 Nobel Prize winners. It also includes arbitration, atheism, Eleanor of Aquitaine, holistic medicine, homeland security, United States Department of Iraq War and oriental exclusion acts. With the Europe entry, the edition completes its revision of articles on continents. The 37 replacement articles also include archaeology, oils and fats, Serbia and Montenegro, and video recording. Entries that received major revisions include George W. Bush, elections, Iraq, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Slovenia, and whales. Contains illustrations, features designed for its audience and Wonder questions among them. There are 7 new maps, 459 new photographs, and 105 new pieces of color art.