Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Fully updated edition of Britannica’s landmark children’s encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence.Earth, Space, Animals, History, STEM: This landmark encyclopedia from Britannica has them all! With more than 400 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including the very latest facts and figures, cutting-edge expert insights, and over 1,000 illustrations, photographs, and maps, this gorgeous compendium will satisfy even the most curious minds.Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia will take you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! Meanwhile, 100 experts from around the world, and a whole team of Britannica fact-checkers, fulfill Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information.Full of amazing facts you can trust, this updated edition of Britannica’s bestselling encyclopedia will spark curiosity and wonder in every reader.
About the Author
Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with The Sunday Times newspaper in the UK, before setting out to write books. After his adult world history book, What on Earth Happened?, sold 500,000 copies worldwide, Chris turned his attention to children’s books. He is the author of the bestselling children’s nonfiction book Absolutely Everything!Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insights into the mysteries of the universe. Britannica's mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world’s future thinkers and innovators.Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvelous humans. He worked as an art editor for Oxford University Press before going freelance. When he’s not doodling, he enjoys walking his dogs and cycling in the Cotswolds, UK, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.Jack Tite is an award-winning illustrator, motion designer, and author based in Gloucestershire, UK. Influenced by vintage and mid-century illustrators, his style features simplified shapes, gritty textures, and a strict color palette. Jack is a dog-lover, food enthusiast, computer nerd, avid drummer, and jogger.