Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia: Updated Edition - What We Know and What We Don’t

Gr 4-8–Visually rich and comprehensive, this updated encyclopedia is a standout resource for curious middle grade readers. Organized thematically across eight chapters, from the cosmos to world history, it presents a wide range of topics with clarity and energy. Young readers will find answers to big questions across science, history, culture, and beyond, while also encountering the many things we don’t yet know, inviting wonder and further inquiry. The book’s layouts are colorful and well-structured, combining vivid images and illustrations with text features that are ideal for building nonfiction literacy. Captions, time lines, maps, labeled diagrams, glossaries, quizzes, and an index provide strong support for teaching how to navigate and comprehend informational texts. Teachers will find this a useful tool for reading instruction ­focused on nonfiction structures and features. Content is both broad and inclusive. Women scientists are well represented, and world cultures appear throughout. Every spread makes excellent use of visuals like graphs, charts, and infographics to deepen understanding, especially useful in building scientific and mathematical literacy. The engaging format also makes it suitable for independent exploration, ideal for kids who are always asking “why” and “how.” Whether used for research, classroom support, or pleasure reading, this is a high-quality, multipurpose reference.