Britannica Educational Products and Books for Elementary School, Middle School and High School students

 Britannica Discovery Library (for ages 3 - 6)

"Children will find something new each time they come back to these bright, attractive volumes, making them ideal resources for the home, library, or classroom." - Kathy MacMillan, Library/Media Specialist, Maryland School for the Deaf Give the young learner in your life the wonderful gift of knowledge. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated, 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages 3 - 6. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, jokes, non-fiction, and fiction, presented with simple text and bold graphics. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each volume. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each book contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills. The Britannica Discovery Library has been chosen as a winner of the 2007 Teacher's Choice Award. The series goes beyond the obvious to encourage true learning and integration of knowledge.

Merriam-Webster's Alphabet Book

A beautifully illustrated book for preschoolers.

Written and Illustrated by Ruth Heller Showcases the talents of renowned children's author and illustrator Ruth Heller Features full-color illustrations for each letter of the alphabet Includes amusing verses introducing the different sounds each letter makes when spoken Designed to be a lasting source of pleasure and information for young learners as they take the first steps toward reading, writing, and communication skills Merriam-Webster proudly presents an alphabet book uniquely showcasing the talents of Ruth Heller, one of America's most renowned children's authors and illustrators. This picture-perfect journey from A to Z is designed for pre-schoolers aged 2 and up. Wonderful and captivating, the Alphabet Book features full-color illustrations for each letter of the alphabet as well as amusing verses introducing the different sounds each letter makes when spoken. It is designed to be a lasting source of pleasure and information for young learners as they take the first steps toward reading, writing, and communication skills.

Touch the Sky, Touch the Universe CD-ROM

Find out about the origin of the universe, the development of the galaxies, the birth and death of stars, and more. Touch the Sky, Touch the Universe allows users to engage in 3-D virtual simulations of our solar system and galaxy, where you can view and manipulate planets, moons, asteroids, and comets as they orbit around the sun.

Britannica World Atlas (Paperback Edition)

A home library essential and Britannica best-seller.

Magnificent satellite pictures; Detailed information on the solar system; Extreme weather— Survey the world's climate.

Explore the countries and regions of the world with this complete all-in-one resource—now available in an affordable softcover edition. The new Encyclopædia Britannica World Atlas contains comprehensive content that ranges from stunning satellite images of every continent to detailed plans of the world's greatest cities, mapped out by Bartholomew— without a doubt one of the most famous and respected commercial mapping companies in the world. Balanced coverage of all regions of the world, authoritative information, and colorful maps enrich your learning experience. With the full benefits of satellite imaging, laser measurements, and other modern and accurate mapping techniques, Encyclopædia Britannica is proud to bring you a comprehensive atlas of our planet.

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available!

In 1828, Noah Webster created the original Webster's dictionary. Webster's Third is the direct descendant of that great work, and today its unsurpassed quality and reliability carry forward the tradition of innovation and scholarship that started with Noah's original. Merriam-Webster's Third New International was compiled with the utmost accuracy and integrity, drawing on a wealth of editorial resources unique in the publishing industry, including the largest citation collection in the world. You can't go wrong with the largest and most comprehensive dictionary of American English.

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