Overview

Fully updated edition of Britannica’s landmark children’s encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence. Earth, Space, Animals, History, STEM: This landmark encyclopedia from Britannica has them all! With more than 400 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including the very latest facts and figures, cutting-edge expert insights and over 1,000 illustrations, photographs and maps, this gorgeous compendium will satisfy even the most curious minds. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia will take you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! Meanwhile, 100 experts from around the world, and a whole team of Britannica fact-checkers, fulfil Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information. Full of amazing facts you can trust, this updated edition of Britannica’s bestselling encyclopedia will spark curiosity and wonder in every reader.

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""A much-anticipated update to this essential encyclopaedia, which should adorn every children's bookshelf and school library in the land.” * Annies Rhodes, The Bookseller *

Author Information

Christopher Lloyd graduated with a first-class degree in history from Cambridge University. He began his career as a journalist with The Sunday Times newspaper, before setting out to write books. After his adult world history book, What on Earth Happened?, sold 500,000 copies around the world, Chris turned his attention to children’s books. He is the author of the bestselling children’s non-fiction book Absolutely Everything! Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer living in the UK. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvellous humans. He studied graphic design at university and worked as an art editor for Oxford University Press before going freelance. When he’s not doodling, he enjoys walking his dogs and cycling in the Cotswolds, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

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