Books with author The Encyclopaedia Britannica

Track the planet's longest rivers, discover the huge varieties of terrain, gain insight into the Earth's global climate and learn about each region's ever fluctuating populations and political boundaries with the new Encyclopadia Britannica World Atlas. Explore all countries and regions of the world with this trusted and in-depth resource, with features ranging from high definition satellite images to detailed thematic maps about major world issues. Updated for 2010, this atlas provides a complete picture of our 21st-century world with clarity, detail and precision. It allows you to travel around our planet without leaving your seat and helps you understand the world around you. - Provides balanced coverage of all world regions and offers confidence in knowledge on a global scale. - Global thematic maps supply a thorough examination of the world by showing the Earth's place in the Universe, its physical forms and processes, as well as life on earth and ecological issues. - With maps created through the full benefit of satellite imaging, laser measurements and other modern and accurate mapping techniques the world's physical relief is brought to life with extensive detail. - World Overview, an analytic 33-page introductory section, enhances research with facts and statistics on thought-provoking global topics such as climate change, economic growth and immigration trends. - Find places quickly with a clearly styled index of more than 100,000 placenames, each with its geographical coordinates, variant language spellings and historical forms. - Each section begins with a beautiful 8-page introductory spread detailing the current ecological and political standings of each continent, followed by comprehensive and up-to-date maps of the region's countries. - Highly detailed terrain models and sensitive colour schemes give an unsurpassed impression of the Earth.

The Britannica Illustrated Science Library covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touch screens and beyond. (The books set does not come in a box/slipcase). As one of the most visually compelling science sets that students can enjoy, it covers earth science, life science , and physical science in 18 volumes. Created for grades 5-9, each volume provides an overview on the subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics, turning complex subjects into visual information that students can quickly grasp. Students will be captivated by more than 18,000 unforgettable images - over 1,000 per volume - that simplify and engage, ultimately providing a thorough understanding of each important topic. Each volume contains an index and a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help.

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