World Book® Multimedia Encyclopedia is a remarkable research tool that provides an entertaining and involving way to access the full contents of the 22-volume World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of photographs, video clips, animations, famous speeches, historical timelines, editor-selected Web sites, and much more. The new World Book is completely up to date with more than 4,000 new and expanded articles from Michael Bloomberg to Alicia Keys, and Snoop Dogg to The Lion King, as well as gorgeous new photographs, video clips, and illustrations. Start your exploration from the “Waterstream” home screen where you'll see photos and video clips from the World Book Media Collection float by like leaves in a stream while matching music selections from Just Listening play in the background. Click any “leaf” and you are transported to the Media Center where you can learn more. The journey begins here.