The World Book Millennium 2000 was written by a team of over 1,500 scholars, writers, and editors from around the world. The team was led by editor-in-chief Robert E. Sullivan, and included associate editor-in-chief John B. Smith and managing editor Joseph B. Smith.
The World Book Millennium 2000 is a comprehensive encyclopedia that covers a wide range of topics, from history and geography to science and technology. The encyclopedia also includes biographies of famous people, articles on current events, and maps and illustrations.
The World Book Millennium 2000 has received several awards, including the American Library Association's Caldecott Medal for its illustrations and the Pulitzer Prize for its articles on current events.