The World Is Round — Revised Edition Hardcover | Anthony Ravielli / Viking Press (c. 1971) | Former Library Copy

Before the internet told you the Earth was round, The World Is Round by Anthony Ravielli did it better — with full-color illustrations, a sense of wonder, and the kind of patient, beautiful science writing that made kids actually want to learn. This is the Revised Edition hardcover, updated to include the Apollo moon landing era, with a stunning astronaut-on-the-lunar-surface cover and a back cover featuring the lunar module with the American flag planted on the surface. A genuine artifact of the Space Age classroom.

What's Included

• Single hardcover book — bagged for protection
• Full-color interior illustrations by Anthony Ravielli throughout

Book Details

• Title: The World Is Round | Revised Edition
• Author / Illustrator: Anthony Ravielli | Publisher: Viking Press
• Library acquisition year: 1971–72 (East Coweta School Library, Title II PL 89/10)
• Dewey call number: J 525 | Accession #: 4374
• Also by Ravielli: From Fins to Hands, An Adventure in Geometry, Wonders of the Human Body
• Condition: Used — former library copy; shows wear consistent with age and use

Why Collectors Love It

Anthony Ravielli was one of the great science illustrators of the 20th century — his work appeared in Sports Illustrated, encyclopedias, and a string of beloved children's science books that defined how a generation visualized the natural world. The Revised Edition of The World Is Round is particularly sought after because it was updated to incorporate the Apollo program, making it a snapshot of the exact moment humanity had just walked on the Moon and was still processing what that meant. The cover alone — an astronaut standing on the lunar surface with Earth hanging in the black sky — is a piece of period illustration that holds up beautifully. Former library copies carry their own history: this one served East Coweta School from 1971 to 1972, which means it was in a classroom the year after the Moon landing. That's a provenance worth noting.

Condition Notes

• Used hardcover — bagged for protection
• Former library copy: East Coweta School Library stamp, call card, and accession label present on front endpaper
• Cover shows wear and scuffing consistent with age and library use
• Please review all photos for specific condition details

Perfect For

• Anthony Ravielli collectors and mid-century science illustration enthusiasts
• Space Age and Apollo-era memorabilia collectors
• Vintage children's science book hunters
• Educators and librarians who appreciate the history of science communication
• Anyone who grew up with Ravielli's books and wants one back on their shelf