Books published by publisher Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.

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.

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

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

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.

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.