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
“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 […]
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 […]
‘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.
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 […]
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.
“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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
In exciting news, the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia was selected as a Books for Topics ‘Book of the Month’ for October. The piece praises how informative the book is describing it as: “A highly recommendable gift for children and an essential for KS2 classrooms or primary school libraries. While it may initially appeal as […]
Christopher Lloyd talks to Mike Graham about the launch of the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don’t. Broadcast on Wednesday 21st October 2020.
