Fully updated edition of Britannica’s landmark children’s encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence.

About the Author

Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. His books for children include the What on Earth! series of Wallbooks, Humanimal and the bestselling Absolutely Everything! He was also the editor of the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker. Christopher Lloyd lives in Tonbridge, UK.

Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer living in the UK. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvellous humans. He is now lucky enough to draw for his job and creates fun, colourful, engaging illustrations for a wide range of ages and uses. When he’s not doodling, he can be found walking his two dogs and admiring the wildlife and rolling hills where he lives.

Jack Tite is an award-winning illustrator, motion designer and author based in Gloucestershire. He graduated from De Montfort University with a first-class degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. Influence by vintage and mid-century illustrators, his style features simplified shapes, gritty textures and a strict colour palette. Jack is a dog-lover, food enthusiast, computer nerd, avid drummer and jogger.