The Britannica Book of the Year provides a valuable viewpoint on the people and events that shaped the year and serves as a great reference source for the latest news on the ever-changing populations, governments, and economies throughout the world. It is an accurate and comprehensive reference that you will reach for again and again.
Ideal for the classroom or library, Britannica's Student Atlas provides vivid and detailed geographical information that is ideal for daily lessons, school projects, and homework. Students will enjoy exploring the world with full-color maps, photographs, and easy-to-use charts and graphs. Thematic maps of the continental drift, ocean floor, the environment, natural resources, and other school topics help explain more complex geography concepts. Britannica's Student Atlas is the perfect resource for teaching students about their world.
Physical Maps that Display the Natural World's Landforms and Bodies of WaterLearn about major rivers and deserts, highest and lowest elevations, ocean currents, and wind patterns.
Political Maps that Reflect Today's WorldLocate towns and countries across the globe. Be confident that you have the most recent updates to names, boundaries, capitals, and more.
Charts and Graphs that Provide Detailed Information at a GlanceStatistics on agriculture, energy consumption, literacy, religions, and other important topics are summarized for students.
Fact-Filled International Section
The American Presidency is a thorough and interesting review of the people who have held the office from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each presidential profile includes a detailed biography, the president's signature, who served as vice president, a profile of the first lady, and timelines. Other information describes the Presidential Election Process, Cabinet, White House, election results, the presidential flag, and the presidential seal history. With over 175 images, 43 timelines, and 33 world events maps, The American Presidency provides a rich journey through U.S. history. Part of the Learn and Explore series.
Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8, the Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics—more than 1,000 per volume—that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index.Titles include: Universe, Rocks and Minerals, Volcanoes and Earthquakes, Weather and Climate, Evolution and Genetics, Plants, Algae and Fungi, Invertebrates, Fish and Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs, Birds, Mammals, Human Body I and II, Energy and Movement, Technology, Space Exploration