The first new children's Britannica encyclopedia to be published in more than
eight years, with all-new material, specially commissioned illustrations, and
created in collaboration with more than 100 expert consultants across all
aspects of knowledge
Featuring insights from over 100 experts across diverse fields, this book delves into topics such as space exploration, animal behavior, historical wars, ancient mummies, and brain science. It offers a rich tapestry of knowledge that engages readers with fascinating facts and expert opinions, making complex subjects accessible and intriguing.
Did you know that scientists can tell how old a whale is from its earwax? Or that sharks existed before trees? Welcome to FACTopia, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about fungus, dreams, dogs, tyrannosaurs, planets, diamonds, bumblebees, robots, jellyfish, Egyptian mummies, and more. But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated series makes the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious kids.
Encouraging creativity and ambition, this interactive book allows children to explore various professions like firefighters and astronauts while developing essential skills in math, handwriting, and vocabulary. With a write-on wipe-off format, kids can practice activities repeatedly using an attached marker, tracking their progress with self-assessment questions. Fascinating, verified facts about different careers are woven throughout, inspiring young readers to dream big and become little experts in their desired fields.