Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia
What We Know & What We Don't
Britannica Group author Christopher Lloyd editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Published:1st Oct '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£50.00(9781913750046)
'An amazing, colourful collection of fantastic facts.' - Jacqueline Wilson
'What a feast for the eyes as well as the mind it was.' - Guardian
'A must have for every family bookshelf.' - Telegraph
Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? Britannica All New Children's 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 Children's Encyclopedia 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! 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.
"An amazing, colourful collection of fantastic facts."
-- Jacqueline Wilson"A book of wonders and a wonderful book!"
-- Anthony Horowitz"A fantastic new voyage through world history."
* The Telegraph *"A cartwheeling compendiumof interconnected facts, questions, answers and not-sures, taking the reader from the Big Bang to the future of thought-controlled body parts, and bursting with colourful visuals and snappy paragraphs."
* The Telegraph *"The Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia brings a world of knowledge right to your fingertips."
* National Geographic Kids Magazine *“This is a triumph of nonfiction publishing for children which sets agold standard.”
-- Nikki Gamble * Just Imagine *"Covering more than 170 topics, this is the ideal gift for curious minds."
-- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *“Informative and inspiring for curious readers.”
* The Sunday Times, Children’s Books of the Year 2020 *“There really is no-one better to ask the questions-and bring you the answers ... than the brainboxes at Britannica.”
* The Daily Mail *"Britannica’s All New Children’s Encyclopedia (edited by Christopher Lloyd) showed us the world in a book. And what a feast for the eyesas well as the mind it was, with bold, colourful illustrations and well-chosen, inclusive photography. Experts from diverse backgrounds around the world were consulted, and crucial topics such as slavery, AI and the climate crisis covered."
* The Guardian *"A must have for every family bookshelf."
* The Telegraph *“A stunningly designed 424-page compendium of over 1,000 powerful photos and explanatory illustrations, all with the visual punch of an Avengers movie, plus bite-size chunks of information, delivered in appealing formats including lists, quizzes, knowledge connectors and unusual facts.”
* Booklaunch *‘If you want your kid to feel the wonder of the world…it’s a beautiful edition of an encyclopedia – and it’s for adults too!’
-- Cressida Cowell on Radio 4’s Children’s Book Club, Today ProgrISBN: 9781912920471
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424 pages