Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia - by Britannica Group (Hardcover)

About the Book

Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? The Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia has them all.This beautifully illustrated, 415-page compendium of knowledge is a must-have addition to every family bookshelf and library collection! With more than 100 expert consultants from around the world, and over 1000 images, including specially commissioned illustrations, stunning photography, and maps this single-volume encyclopedia for kids takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day-- and even into the future! Browse topics as diverse as dinosaurs, deep-sea exploration, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, genetics, mummification, samurai warriors, and soaring skyscrapers. Dsicover the unsolved puzzles in science, engineering, archaeology, and history. Meet some of the expert consultants behind each chapter, who will tell you what they are investigating today, and why they lover their subjects. It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow. This book of amazing facts you can trust will provide hundreds of hours of fun learning for curious children and their families.

Book Synopsis

"Visually driven with factoids, lists, infographics, even quizzes." - New York Times

"This exciting single-volume compendium ranges across time and space, and it's packed with pictures." - Wall Street Journal

"A wonderful encylopedia for the curious kids in our lives." - Mary Pope Osborne

Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? The Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia has them all.

This beautifully illustrated, 424-page compendium of knowledge is a must-have addition to every family bookshelf and library collection!

With more than 100 expert consultants from around the world, and over 1000 images, including specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photography, this single-volume encyclopedia for kids takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience.

Review Quotes

"A book of wonders and a wonderful book!" - Anthony Horowitz

"Well-illustrated and info-packed, this is a wonderful encyclopedia for the curious kids in all our lives." - Mary Pope Osborne

"A refreshing transparency distinguishes Britannica's All New Kids' Encyclopedia, from the ultrasmart subtitle to the mini profiles of its experts. Visually driven, with factoids, lists, infographics, even quizzes." - The New York Times, Holiday Gift Guide 2020

"This exciting single-volume compendium ranges across time and space, and it's packed with pictures." - Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal

"Tech-free educational fun." - Asia McLain, BuzzFeed

"Chock full of fun and fascinating facts and brimming with explanations that get kids asking for more." - Janelle Randazza, USA Today

"This book can be used for fun information learning but could also be a great resource for a homeschooling parent for unit studies. The book can be used for readers as young as 10 years old and can easily be enjoyed by adults." - Youth Services Book Review

"A perfect bookshelf addition for curious kids... Not only is there a wealth of information, but also photography, illustrations and infographics bring the content alive. Older kids will keep coming back to this book again and again." - Forbes

About the Author

Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than fifteen books on world history including What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury), the series of What on Earth Timeline Wallbooks, Absolutely Everything! and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world, including at TEDx talks, conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.

J. E. Luebering is Executive Editor of Encyclopaedia Britannica. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.