Britannica Book of the Year 2010
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
Presenting an incisive look at 2009 in words and pictures. This new title offers a valuable viewpoint of the people and events that shaped the year. In addition to keeping the Encyclopaedia Britannica up to date, it serves as a great reference source for the latest news on the ever changing populations, governments and economies throughout the world. Single hardback volume, 880 pages.
Format: Print
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
ISBN: 9781615353316
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Britannica Discovery Library
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
A vibrant, easy to read first reference set for children aged 3-6 years. These 12 lavishly illustrated hardback books introduce various text and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles, presented with bold graphics. Each book contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills, questions and challenges are presented throughout to keep children engaged and to help them apply what they learn. The 12 titles include: Me, Me and You, People and Places, The World Around Us, Animals, Colours, Shapes, Sounds, Words, Numbers, Time, Just for Fun. Highlights: colourful, lively illustrations and photographs; vocabulary builder; parent and teacher guide included, 12 volumes, 600 pages.
Format: Print
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-6
ISBN: 159339103X
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Britannica Encyclopedia 1768 Replica Edition
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. "California is a large country of the West Indies. It is uncertain whether it be a peninsula or an island." Nearly a quarter-millennium after the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, what was known then, and what was not, will fascinate, intrigue, surprise and entertain for hours on end. It serves as a time capsule of the world's knowledge and a must-have for collectors of history or vintage books. The set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. Two hundred and forty years ago in 1768, a 'Society of Gentlemen' undertook the publication of the world's first Encyclopædia Britannica, establishing a tradition of comprehensiveness and authority in general knowledge that has remained unsurpassed ever since. It took three years to compile and had far reaching effects. It took just as long to create the 3-volume Replica First Edition Encyclopædia Britannica. And the result is a fascinating insight into the life and thoughts of Britain at the dawn of the age of invention. With the aid of modern technology it skillfully retains the antique look of hand-set type, the rust marks of age, the watermark of the paper and the richly decorated binding of the original set. Beautifully illustrated with engravings by Andrew Bell, one of the founders of Encyclopædia Britannica, these three volumes, virtually indistinguishable from the First Edition original, are a book collector's dream.
Format: Print
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
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Encyclopaedia Britannica 2010
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
The magnificent 32 volume print set for 12 year olds to adults that every librarian would be proud to own. Did you know studies have shown that students using print resources read faster, have a higher comprehension rate and higher interest level than students reading identical material on a computer screen. Did you also know that Britannica’s editors and contributors are all experts in their field? Not only that, they believe it isn’t enough to be knowledgeable in their subject, they also have to be able to write articles that are readily understandable. Apart from the 2 volume Index, Britannica is really 3 encyclopedias: Ready Reference - 12 volumes of concise information and facts; Knowledge in Depth - 17 volumes of Britannica at its unsurpassed best; Outlines of Knowledge - a single volume guide to learning which suggests what to read. Teachers and librarians consistently rank Encyclopaedia Britannica as the most comprehensive reference resource available for KS3, P7-S1, through to FE. Apart from being able to answer virtually any query a student may have, here are 3 more reasons why it is the best for those aged 12 and over:- Thousands of stunning photographs, illustrations, maps and artwork combined with comprehensive highly readable text will appeal to a broad range of readers; Ideal for classroom research projects, Encyclopaedia Britannica supports the National Curriculum; Since the last printing, 1000s of new and updated articles, images, biographies etc have been added; New and revised entries include: Blog, Central America, Chemical Weapons Convention, Extra solar planets, Human genome, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Native Americans, Nepal, Plato, US President Barack Obama, Russia and Turkey. When students and teachers need accurate information fast you and Britannica can really help: What do you have on alternative energy sources?; I’ve got to talk about ‘Henry 8th and was he our greatest king or not?; Have you anything on biometric technology?; What is a blog and how can I start one?; We’re doing a project on balanced diets. Where can I find some information about this?; I need to compare the main world religions. They’ll find the answers to their queries in Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Format: Print
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
ISBN: 9781593398378
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Britannica Learning Library
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
Introducing the new version of Encyclopaedia Britannica's Britannica Learning Library. All 17 of the exciting and educational volumes can now be conveniently located in one reference source. Includes: Exploring Space, Planet Earth, Science & nature, Technology & Inventions, The Arts, Wildlife Wonders; Legends Myths & Folktales, Religions Around the World, Remarkable People in History, Views of Europe, Views of Asia & Australia, Views of Africa, Views of the Americas, Food Plants, Creatures of the Waters, Artists Around the World, Familiar Animals. Features: one hardback volume, 575 pages, 900+ colour images and illustrations, detailed glossary and index.
Format: Print
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 7-10+
ISBN: 978 159339 2673
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Britannica Online
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
SCHOOLS EDITION: takes the trusted knowledge & educational resources for which Britannica is known, makes them more powerful and engaging and puts the resulting service in the hands of teachers, students, librarians. Unique learning and reference resource tool offers students a gateway to the vast resources of Encyclopaedia Britannica; takes them on a stimulating, interactive journey. Includes 3 age-appropriate encyclopaedias providing easy access to latest information for all levels of learning; 73,000+ articles, 17,000+ illustrations. Britannica Online is the ultimate knowledge resource. ACADEMIC EDITION: includes all 65,000 articles from print set , 11,000 extra articles. Encyclopaedia Britannica Intermediate includes 38,000 articles, 4000 illustrations, images, graphics! Britannica Book of the Year for 110/e. Features: 300,000+ Internet links, Britannica’s Internet Guide, the thinking person's guide to the Web with 130,000+ sites; 22,000+ images, 13,000+ photos; detailed maps of 196 countries, all US states, all Canadian provinces; charts; tables; line drawings. 30-day previews available. Also available in Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese (Taiwan) - please contact us for details.
Format: Online
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Britannica Student Encyclopedia 2010
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
Encourage exploration with a lively new encyclopedia for ages 8-13. Entertaining and informative, the new Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps younger school children gain a better understanding of the world. More than 2,250 captivating articles are the perfect resource for homework help and assignments and for satisfying the curiosity of young learners. Children are sure to immerse themselves in 2,700 photos, charts and tables that help explain concepts and subjects, as well as 1,200 maps and flags from across the globe. Special Features Include: Topics to satisfy every curious learner; A variety of articles - including Africa, Antarctic, Beijing, black holes, boats, digital cameras, Mt. Fuji, Great Barrier Reef, memory, New Zealand, Picasso, J.K. Rowling, and much, much more - will appeal to all students. Knowledge is easily accessible - A clear organisation offers students several ways of looking up information, including: A-Z articles and an index; Fun features for young learners; Timelines, "More to explore" and "Did you know?" features intrigue children and encourage them to keep learning, questioning and wondering "A solid choice as an introductory reference resource" - Booklist 2008. 16 Hardback Volumes, 2,900 pages, 2250 articles, 2700 photos, charts and tables, 1200 maps. Please note this is in U.S. English and contains American English spelling and grammar.
Format: Print
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 8-13
ISBN: 978-1-61535-321-7
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Childrens Encyclopedia
Publisher: DK Interactive Learning
Created specially for children, supports School Curriculum for KS2 English, Science, Geography, History, Maths, Art, Music. Features: 650,000+ words, 5000+ screens and pop-ups, 6500+ images, 2 hours audio, 40 videos, 70+ animations, 20 fully rendered 3D environments, integrated 2000 word glossary, world atlas with 70 dynamic digital maps, free access to DK's Active Learning Club on the World Wide Web. A truly comprehensive learning tool. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11
ISBN: 075131577X
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Comptons by Britannica 2010
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
The 2010 Compton's by Britannica has been expertly revised, this set contains thousands of updates to cover today's world plus hundreds of stunning new photographs and maps. Its convenient organisation helps students find the facts they need fast. Unique features like Question to Think About and Words to Remember will keep children enquiring, discovering and learning. An Essential Reference Tool. Students need information fast Here's the perfect way to answer their queries and broaden their knowledge. Written and designed for 10 - 17 year-old secondary school students. Supports key curriculum subjects. Saves time - students can find accurate information quickly and easily. Packed with dramatic pictures, detailed diagrams and engaging text, it is a single source for a wide range of topics across the secondary school curriculum. Designed for school and library use, the latest Compton's 26-volume set with 11,000 pages, covers important educational subjects such as maths, science, geography, history, social studies and much more. Compton's provides basic facts for younger readers and in depth information for more advanced students. It develops students' confidence in learning. Convenient and carefully designed, it encourages research, fact finding and discovery. Over 37,000 fascinating articles - by teams of experts in their fields: 23,000 images: superb highest quality printing; Here and There: handy guide that organises each volume by subject, article and page; Exploring: interesting questions introduce each volume; Profiles: biographies and glossary terms related to each article; Fact finders: cross reference guides; Timelines: that illustrate the broad sweep of events; Previews: tables of contents to help readers quickly locate major subdivisions; Volume 26: The Fact Index mini-encyclopedia with 29,000+ short articles & standard index. Some of the subjects covered in Compton's 2010 by Britannica®: Aeronautics, African History, Antarctic, Apes, Asteroids, Black Holes, Digital Photography, DVD, Ecology, Fashion, Food & Agriculture, Genetic Revolution, Global Warming, History, Languages, Literature, Musical Instruments, Oil, Exploration & Refining, Pyramids, Social Studies, Sports, Submarines & other Boats, Wildlife, Wind Power & other alternatives, World Wars. "...fabulous gems are found in most every volume, such as lengthy (10 to 30 page) treatments on horses, airplanes, anatomy, and nuclear energy, neatly subdivided and filled with colour and black-and-white photographs and drawings. Geographical entries also shine and contain the most-often requested information. The last volume, "Fact Index," is a mini-encyclopedia of its own, integrating the set index with nearly 30,000 short articles and fact boxes." - School Library Journal, August 2008. Please note this is in U.S. English and contains American English spelling and grammar.
Format: Print
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 10-17+
ISBN: 978-1-59339-522-3
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Earths Changing Environment
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
The "Earth’s Changing Environment" by Compton's by Britannica provides an up to date look at the Environment. Give your students, librarians and teachers accurate and reliable information on climate change with Earth’s Changing Environment. Written for ages 10 to 17, this comprehensive look at the environment focusing on: climate, greenhouse effect, global warming, the Kyoto Protocol; whilst exploring the delicate web of life with articles on: ecology, biogeography, biodiversity, endangered species, deforestation, desertification. This up to date volume also addresses the effects of environmental pollution and the efforts to protect the environment and to conserve its resources. Single Hardback Volume with 128 Pages.
Format: Print
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 10-17+
ISBN: 9781593394295
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Encyclopedia of World History
Publisher: James Clarke and Co
Ideal for historians and researchers in all fields of humanities and social sciences. Features: 20 historians took 10 years to complete; 1272 pages; 20,000 entries cover: social & cultural developments, religion, health, economics, technology, politics, nationhood, women etc; 65 maps, 66 genealogical tables to illuminate text. CD-ROM includes complete text and maps; browse or search by keyword; can be used with MS Office, click on a word in MS Word and relevant encyclopedia entry appears.
Format: Print + Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
ISBN: 0780227679685
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Heinemann World Book
Publisher: World Book Inc
The essential online reference resource for both teachers and students at a highly competitive price. A perfect resource to support the study of the topics required by the National Curriculum, World Book provides the ultimate online reference for your students. Access thousands of topical articles, pictures, maps, videos, sounds, 360-degree views and audio clips via this high performance search engine. Features: Comprehensive: Offers all the articles from the print version, plus 8000 more; National Curriculum: correlation tables provide direct links to relevant articles; Up-to-date: 34% of the content has been updated since 2005; Accurate: 3700 contributors ensure expertise and accuracy; Safe and relevant: Provides a safe learning environment and relevant search results; Accessible: Available to readers, students and staff 24 hours a day; Brief and in-depth articles; Over 12,000 pictures and maps; 10,000 sounds, including pronunciations; More than 100 videos and animations; 60,000 cross-reference links; Links to selections from more than 100 important periodicals; 7,000+ links to editor-approved Web sites; Print entire articles or a section of an article; Very easy to access and use; Specifically developed for school use; Retrieve articles from a wide range of respected magazines with the click of a mouse; Updated daily. The articles of the venerable World Book Encyclopedia form the foundation of this expansive reference database that includes the World Book Dictionary, the World Book Atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to state and provincial curriculum standards, and much more. Designed for primary through to secondary and college students, this powerful reference tool includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source database, fully integrated in a single search. Contains individual accounts so users can create and save their work, and timeline and citation builders. Designed to give younger students a rewarding online learning experience. Online subscriptions provide unlimited user access throughout the whole school. The Student Edition designed for Primary through to Secondary schools, also includes World Book Kids based on World Book's award winning Student Discovery Encyclopedia, and a Spanish language encyclopedia. The Advanced Edition designed for Secondary schools and FE Colleges includes everything from the Student Edition plus a range of Advanced features. There is also the option to add a French Encyclopedia (Canadian French) to both the Student or Advanced editions. See Separate entry for World Book Encyclopedia Print Set.
Format: Online
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 10-18+Publisher: World Book Inc
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My First Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK Ltd
This exciting series, suitable for ages 6-12, takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the solar system, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome and inside the circuitry in the walls of their homes. Organised by topics, packed with colour photographs, specially commissioned illustrations and written at the appropriate reading level, this stimulating reference set will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of reading. Unique features of My First Britannica: Volumes are arranged thematically around topic areas that children enjoy. Rich illustrations and photography bring the information to life. Universal in perspective, providing a cross-cultural view of the world. Topics are geared towards school subjects. Articles are written so that children can understand them. Perfect for English-language learners everywhere. 12 volumes plus index. 8900 colour photographs and specially commissioned illustrations. 525+ articles. Fun facts and activities for better retention and enjoyment. Contents: V1: Earth & Earth Sciences; V2: Physical Sciences; V3: Arts; V4: People in History; V5: Folklore & Religions; V6: Europe; V7: Asia, Australia & New Zealand; V8: Africa; V9: Americas; V10: Plants; V11: Birds, Insects, Reptiles & Aquatic Life; V12: Mammals; V13: Index & Reference Guide.
Format: Print
Key stage: 1, 2, 3
Age range: 6-12
ISBN: 1593390483
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Oxford Childrens Encyclopedia
Publisher: Oxford University Press Education Division
2005 PRINT SET: 9 beautifully produced hardback volumes. Fully up-dated with thousands of articles and superb colour illustrations to give today's children the most accurate information. Endlessly fascinating with excellent volume to volume cross-referencing, this encyclopedia really gets children reading and it teaches them how to research what they want. Through continual expert and regular revision, Oxford University Press ensures that this remains the most attention holding, easy to read and comprehensive work of its kind. Page after page of full colour illustrations, charts, maps, tables and easy to read text. Reading age 8-14 years. containing 1700+ pages of full colour illustrations, charts, maps, tables, and easy to read text, reading age 8-14 years. Volumes 1-7: A-Z encyclopaedia, Volume 8: Biography, Volume 9: Index.
Format: Print
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 8
ISBN: 199112444
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World Book Encyclopedia Print Set
Publisher: World Book Inc
22 Volume Print Set suitable for upper KS2, P7-S1, through to FE. Highlights include: 27,500+ rich photographs and illustrations and comprehensive, highly readable text appear to a broad range of readers; 3800+ expert contributors collaborate with editors and researchers to ensure that articles are accurate and reflect current scholarship; World Book revision rates make it the most current and up to date encyclopedia available; 65 new and 3000 revised articles; highlighting the 2008 edition are new and expanded articles on electronic games, Google Inc, George Clooney and Maria Sharapova, among many others. Awards and reviews include: "this encyclopedia is updated annually and remains a fascinating read", Reference & Research Book News. "the World Book Encyclopedia continues its tradition of being current, accessible, and well illustrated", Booklist. "a superior resource for public and school libraries", Booklist. "World Book continues to be a first choice for libraries, schools, and homes", Booklist. See separate entries for: World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places, World Book Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia, World Book Library of Natural Disasters, and Heinemann World Book Online. Updated annually.
Format: Print
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-16+
ISBN: 9780716601081
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