Did you know that more than 99.9% of species that have ever existed are not extinct?
Have you ever heard of a quark (part of a proton)?
This is the perfect browsable encyclopedia, presented with numerous diagrams, timelines, illustrations, and infographics that give it significant visual appeal.
It covers a broad range of subjects, from the endless skies of the universe, and the wonder of the earth, to the human body, ancient history, and the potential of new and emerging technology.
One of the more contemporary topics is smart tech and artificial intelligence (AI).
An explanation of how a smart home works is complemented by a timeline of smart home inventions and achievements. Examples are given of how AI learns by analysing, how it could be used by artists, and questions whether a robot could feel anything like human emotions.
Lists are used to good effect throughout the encyclopedia. They highlight key concepts and topics for further research, as varied as the ten minerals used to test hardness according to Mohs scale, types of government, causes of desertification, and the world's longest rivers.
And each chapter ends with a short multiple choice quiz.
The Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don't is the kind of book that's extremely useful to have on hand for fact checking. It will also appeal to children, and adults, who love trivia and generally expanding their minds.
This is an updated edition of the encyclopedia, with a packed 400 pages. A glossary and index are available for quickly finding information.
Title: Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don't
Author: Christopher Lloyd (editor)
Illustrator: Various
Publisher: Walker Books, $ 64.99
Publication Date: September 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
For ages: 8+
Type: Junior Non-Fiction
