The world's most trusted research resource for children

Looking for help with your child's homework and assignments? Or maybe you'd like to treat them to a fun way of learning facts? Encyclopaedia Britannica Children's Encyclopedia 2009 Edition gives your child instant access to fun and easy-to-use learning tools that will build confidence, promote life-long learning and encourage vital research skills. With articles divided into two age-specific databases for young learners and secondary school students, the answers to their many questions are just a few clicks away.

7 Great Reasons to Buy Britannica!

Parents can feel assured that their children are researching digital and online resources safely and securely without getting lost in cluttered internet search results.

• CREDIBLE – articles are written by Nobel laureates, historians, and notable experts.
• ACCURATE – information is fact-checked by the Encyclopædia Britannica editorial staff.
• TRUSTED – unlike the Web, content is accurate, rational and unbiased.
• EFFICIENT – time-saving search results are organised by relevancy, not popularity or paid placement.
• CONVENIENT – no downloading or internet connections required.
• SAFE – no pornography, pop-up ads, or questionable content.
• UP-TO-DATE – stay current with regular updates

More Productive Research and Homework Projects

Complete research projects and homework assignments quickly and more effectively.

NEW Britannica Workspace - stay organised at all times! With the workspace you can save articles, images, video and more in one convenient location. Start organising content and create new research projects with your Bookmarks.

Virtual Notecards - save notes from your articles on a virtual notecard. The notes are printable, making your research easier, more productive, and portable.

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