Books with author Encyclopedia Britannica Editorial

Ideal for the classroom or library, Britannica's Student Atlas provides vivid and detailed geographical information that is ideal for daily lessons, school projects, and homework. Students will enjoy exploring the world with full-color maps, photographs, and easy-to-use charts and graphs. Thematic maps of the continental drift, ocean floor, the environment, natural resources, and other school topics help explain more complex geography concepts. Britannica's Student Atlas is the perfect resource for teaching students about their world.

Give young learners, librarians and teachers accurate and reliable information on climate change with Earth's Changing Environment Written for ages 10 to 17, this comprehensive look at the environment focuses on climate, greenhouse effect, global warming and the Kyoto Protocol whilst exploring the delicate web of life with articles on ecology, biogeography, biodiversity, endangered species, deforestation and desertification. This up-to-date volume also addresses the effects of environmental pollution and the efforts to protect the environment and to conserve its resources.

Give the young learner in your life the wonderful gift of knowledge. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated, 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages 3 - 6. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each volume. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each volume contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills. The Britannica Discovery Library has been chosen as a winner of the 2007 Teacher's Choice Award. The series goes beyond the obvious to encourage true learning and integration of knowledge. Titles Include: The Me Book Me and You Colors Shapes Sounds Words Numbers Time Animals The World Around Us People and Places Just for Fun

What is the only frozen planet? Today the Foo Fighters is a rock band, but did you know that in World War II American pilots gave the name to mysterious UFOs--floating lights they saw over Germany. In addition to an atmosphere, which three things are needed for life? A) water, heat, and air, b) dirt, heat, and light, or c) water, heat, and light.Find the answers to these questions and more in the Britannica Learning Library-an exciting educational series for children ages 7-10! Each book features articles with engaging photography, artwork and activities. Titles include topics children love, from space, science and nature to countries of the world, myths and legends, and much more.Key features of each Learning Library book: * 28 superbly written articles that capture a child's imagination; * Color photographs and/or specially commissioned illustrations on every page * Fun facts and activities for better retention and enjoyment; * Easy-to-use glossary