Books with author The Encyclopaedia Britannica

Explore the countries and regions of the world with this complete all-in-one resource now available in an affordable softcover edition. The new Encyclopædia Britannica World Atlas contains comprehensive content that ranges from stunning satellite images of every continent to detailed plans of the world's greatest cities, mapped out by Bartholomew without a doubt one of the most famous and respected commercial mapping companies in the world. Balanced coverage of all regions of the world, authoritative information, and colorful maps enrich your learning experience. With the full benefits of satellite imaging, laser measurements, and other modern and accurate mapping techniques, Encyclopædia Britannica is proud to bring you a comprehensive atlas of our planet.

Getting a child's attention is hard enough, but holding it is the real challenge. My First Britannica succeeds. This exciting series takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome, and inside the circuitry of the walls in their homes. Organized by themes like space and animals, packed with color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, varied in article types from poems to biographies, and written at the appropriate level, this stimulating reference set for ages 7-11 will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of learning. Special features including fun facts, quiz questions, and references to related topics draw readers into the subjects, while making homework fun and helping parents instill the habit of "looking it up". Created for children across the globe, My First Britannica is universal in perspective and provides a true cross-cultural view of the world. Contents Volume 1: The Earth and Earth Sciences Volume 2: Physical Sciences and Technology Volume 3: The Arts Volume 4: People in History Volume 5: Folklore and Religions Volume 6: Europe Volume 7: Asia, Australia, and New Zealand Volume 8: Africa Volume 9: The Americas Volume 10: Plants Volume 11: Birds, Insects, Reptiles, and Aquatic Life Volume 12: Mammals Volume 13: Reference Guide and Index