Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica: 1,000s of Facts & Figures

By Author / Illustrator

Valentina D'Efilippo, Andrew Pettie, Conrad Quilty-Harper

Genre

Non Fiction

Age range(s)

Publisher

What on Earth Publishing Ltd

ISBN

9781913750459

Format

Hardback

Published

21-09-2023

Synopsis

This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more!

Grasp facts at a glance as you turn every page: discover the size of our Sun in comparison to the largest star in the universe; find out which animal can leap 200 times its body length; learn how many cups of snot your body makes a day; compare the sizes of the biggest beasts that have ever lived; witness what happens in a single second across the world.

With stunning infographics by internationally renowned data designer Valentina D'Efilippo, along with beautiful colour photography, as well as interviews with leading expert consultants for every chapter, this ravishing book from Britannica offers an exhilarating visual way to understand the world around us.

Reviews

Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a fascinating and accessible book which readers can dip into for the odd five minutes or for an afternoon, immersed in information with sufficient detail to explain the subject without being overwhelming.

The book is divided into broad sections and is beautifully illustrated with clear and attractive infographics by Valentina D'Efilippo. An additional 'How To Read It' section offers notes on how to read some of the infographics to aid understanding.

This non-fiction volume would make a great gift for children and a useful coffee table book for a school library which students could enjoy dipping into during breaks. It is described as '1,000s of facts and figures about earth, space, animals, the body technology and more revealed in pictures'. This book, published by Britannica Books, offers many of us the reassurance of their encyclopedia pedigree.

I would highly recommend this hardback book for homes and schools as an eye-catching and up-to-date information book to support learning about our world.