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Praise for the First Edition: ""Well-illustrated and info-packed... a wonderful encyclopedia for the curious kids in all our lives."" - Mary Pope Osborne ""A refreshing transparency, from the ultrasmart subtitle to the mini profiles of its experts. Visually driven, with factoids, lists, infographics, even quizzes."" - The New York Times ""This exciting single-volume compendium ranges across time and space, and it's packed with pictures.""- Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal ""A perfect bookshelf addition for curious kids... Older kids will keep coming back to this book again and again."" - Forbes

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Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with The Sunday Times newspaper in the UK, before setting out to write books. After his adult world history book, What on Earth Happened?, sold 500,000 copies worldwide, Chris turned his attention to children's books. He is the author of the bestselling children's nonfiction book Absolutely Everything! Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insights into the mysteries of the universe. Britannica's mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world's future thinkers and innovators. Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvelous humans. He 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, UK, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Jack Tite is an award-winning illustrator, motion designer, and author based in Gloucestershire, UK. Influenced by vintage and mid-century illustrators, his style features simplified shapes, gritty textures, and a strict color palette. Jack is a dog-lover, food enthusiast, computer nerd, avid drummer, and jogger.

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