News
World Book Day Britannica Online Quiz!
To celebrate World Book Day 2021, What on Earth Publishing has partnered with Just Imagine to raise £5000 worth of books to be donated to school libraries across the UK!
News
MUSIC Selected for The New York Times’s Gift Books List
Looking for the perfect gift for a music lover in your life? Look no further than Music: A Fold-Out Graphic History which is available to order now in time for Christmas. The New York Times obviously agrees as the book has been selected as part of their Gift Books for Children (That Adults Will Also Love) […]
News
Read All About It!
THE DAILY MAIL newspaper is offering all its readers the chance to download a FREE audio copy of all 30 of Britannica’s 5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime, narrated by national treasure Joanna Lumley. Starting in tomorrow’s paper (Saturday 28th November, 2020) readers can download six stories every day over the next five days, until all all 30 are available free of charge
News
Did you know that bananas are radioactive? Christopher Lloyd explains why printed encyclopedias are more important than ever in The Independent
“In a world of fake news, learning how to trust information and determine the truth is more vital than ever for children. This encyclopedia is written and designed in a way to engage young people – and it gives them an overview of all the expert knowledge that they won’t always get from looking things […]
News
Seriously Cool News: Two Britannica Books Titles Feature in BuzzFeed’s Children’s Holiday Gift List!
Both the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia and 5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime have been selected for BuzzFeed’s 50 Seriously Cool Kids Gifts You Can’t Go Wrong With This Holiday Season list. The encyclopedia was praised as being the perfect gift for ‘tech-free educational fun’ while 5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime […]
News
Don’t Miss the Britannica Quiz Show at Alleyn’s School Virtual Holly Fair on Friday 27th November 2020!
‘It’s time for Mistletoe and Holly’. Click here to book your ticket to compete in the Britannica Quiz Show at Alleyn’s School Virtual Holly Fair. Test your knowledge for your chance to win the amazing price of a Samsung Galaxy tablet! The event will take place at 6.30pm (GMT) on Friday 27th November 2020.
News
The Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia: ‘The thinking parent’s Christmas present 2020’
The Britannica’s All New Children’s Encyclopedia has received a rave review in The School Reading List. The book’s reviewer, Tom Tolkien, describes the encyclopedia as a ‘stunning achievement’ which is perfect for young readers and he also praises the book’s striking artwork, clever lay-out and design: ‘The blend of engaging and high-quality imagery with thought-provoking […]
News
Register for FREE for the Britannica Virtual Quiz Show at Cambridge Literary Festival on Sunday 29th November 2020!
Do you have what it takes to be the next Britannica Quiz Show champion? Register now for this fun, interactive, FREE event taking place at 3.15pm (GMT) on Friday 27th November. To book your free ticket or to buy a Winter Pass for the festival please click here.
Podcasts
Christopher Lloyd Talks About the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia on Fun Kids Science Weekly
“A lot of the most amazing questions still people do not know the answers to.” Christopher Lloyd discusses known unknowns from the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia on the Fun Kids Science Weekly podcast.
News
Don’t Miss the Britannica Virtual Quiz Show at the NATE Conference on Saturday 14th November!
The Britannica Virtual Quiz Show, taking place at 11.40 am, is just one of many amazing events happening throughout the day on Saturday 14th November (from 10 am to 6.15 pm). The day includes: online presentations, practical workshops, latest research and inspiration from leading figures in English and Media education. Tickets are available from £10 […]
Videos
Music: A Fold-Out Graphic History Out Today!
Music: A Fold-Out Graphic History is out today and we could not be more excited about it! Published in partnership with the Royal Albert Hall, follow the unique 2.5m long fold-out graphic timeline through a celebration of the history of music all around the world from 60,000 years ago to the present day. Watch the […]
Podcasts
In the Reading Corner: Christopher Lloyd Discusses the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia
In this podcast episode Christopher Lloyd speaks to Nikki Gamble about the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. Listen to him explain why this encyclopedia, a trustworthy learning resource for young people, is needed now more than ever when it has become so difficult to distinguish between real and fake news. The episode covers design, expertise, structure, […]
