Books published by publisher Encyclopaedia Britannica

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

Published in association with Time magazine, the Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2009 includes more coverage of key subjects such as the arts, business, people, science, and the world than any other leading almanac. Explore the Year in Review were one can read about the buildup to the U.S. presidential election, the controversial expansion of the biofuel’s industry and its rippling effects on land use and world commodity prices, the subprime mortgage crisis and housing market collapse, and more.

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