28857 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD 1111111r J... • 1110 ENCYCLOPEDIA page P25 Despite its 1988 publication date, the most detailed and re- spected analysis is Kister's Best Encyclopedias: a Guide to Gen- eral and Specialized Encyclope- dias by Kenneth Kister, published by Oryx Press and available in most local libraries. Read his critique with the ac- tual encyclopedia he is reviewing open alongside. This allows you to weigh Kister's judgments as you formulate your own. Keep in mind that publishers constant- ly improve, update and polish their offerings, and that Kister's review is dated. Though Kister strongly favors World Book as a best buy, citing its "preeminently high quality," Compton's gets high marks in science and technology. If science is your family's area of keenest interest, Compton's may be your pick. •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • onsider the format layout, visual and tactile appeal of several sets, comparing type size, amount and quality of graphics and maps. Americana's "lackluster" il- lustrations may be outweighed in your thinking by the style and quality of its prose, but that's a judgment only you can make. When it comes to mature, vo- cabulary-rich, scholarly (but not stuffy), dense, yet highly readable prose, Encyclopaedia Britannica shines. The number of articles and words (44 million!) far sur- passes the content of any other publisher. It is considered the most scholarly offering. For sheer dazzle — splendid art, maps, charts, photographs and the most color, all on quali- ty paper — World Book is clear- ly ahead. Ultimately, you must weigh what matters most, keep- ing in mind that the set will prob- ably grace your home longer than your children will reside there; your preference matters. Consider next the format, lay- out, visual and tactile appeal of several sets, comparing type size, amount and quality of graphics and maps. Keep in mind the span of years your children will use the book, not just their current age, lest you be short-sighted. However, if you don't person- ally find the set readable and appealing, it is unlikely that you will be tempted to pore over articles with your children, or ENCYCLOPEDIA page P28 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334 SEE FIST FOTO FOR ALL FOUR FAMILA*S PHOTO NEEDS FAMILY PORTRAITS PHOTOSCULPTURES PHOTO COFFEE MUGS VIDEO TRANSFERS PHOTO DEVELOPING p.so • PASSPORT SPECIAL • • • 1 set $7.95 • • 2 sets $14.95 • • Must be done at the some time. 2 photos per passport. • • • • coM PANS School of Dance Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes Beginner thru Advanced Pre-School thru Adult "BEST H0 Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5 29215 Northwestern Hwy. Is YOUR CHILD FAILING 358-2333 to reach his or her potential? Are low grades and the inability to keep up destroying your child's self confidence? This could be the year he or she learns the skills to catch up and stay ahead of the class. Give your children the tools to obtain all their goals in life! Call Learning For Everyone! Friends of The Jewish News enjoy OFF the first two weeks of sessions! A $54 value! HIP HOP J TO A LYRICAL z TO z BROADWAY. T 0 /