With concise language, clear categories, and abundant pictures and illustrations, this book introduces the World Expo 2010 Shanghai to worldwide readers. The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "Introduction to the World Expo," describes the history and development of the World Expo. The second part, "Most Everything Begins in the World Expo," discusses many well-known inventions which were introduced to the world at previous Expos, which are symbols of human creativity and imagination. The third part, "The World Expo 2010 Shanghai", introduces Shanghai Expo's theme, sites, sign, mascot, major facilities, and pavilions. The fourth part, "A Glimpse of Shanghai Culture,"highlights the many splendid Shanghai cultural treasures and tour attractions.