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Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica: 1,000s of Facts & Figures―about Earth, space, animals, the body, technology & more―Revealed in Pictures
A groundbreaking new encyclopedia from Britannica, where the pictures do the talking! This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual 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 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 color 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.
336 pages, Hardcover
Published October 24, 2023
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June 12, 2024
This book is full of beautiful illustrations and eye-catching graphics with thousands of facts about space, earth, humans, and animals. We learn about space travel and black holes. We learn about volcanoes and how we can track wind and weather patterns. We can read about the neurons in our brains and the global economy. The fastest cars, the oldest instruments, the greatest athletes, the biggest wars, the tallest trees - you can learn about it all in this book!
However, I have to wonder just how much of this book is true, and how much is just guess-work and theories. The book does not always make it clear which factoids are theories and which are backed up by empirical data. It makes me wonder how far the reader can really trust the information when it is not presented clearly. There is a page that says "Life on Earth began between 3.5 and 3.7 billion years ago, with simple, single-celled organisms called microbes." It is worded as if that statement is a fact, but it's really just a theory. One theory among many other theories regarding the origins of the universe. So what other things in this book are being worded as statements, presented as facts, but they aren't?
It seems like every science book that I read these days has this same problem. Stick to the facts, people! Or word the sentence so that it is clear what is theory and what is fact. You would think that scientists would care about being clear and truthful.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
However, I have to wonder just how much of this book is true, and how much is just guess-work and theories. The book does not always make it clear which factoids are theories and which are backed up by empirical data. It makes me wonder how far the reader can really trust the information when it is not presented clearly. There is a page that says "Life on Earth began between 3.5 and 3.7 billion years ago, with simple, single-celled organisms called microbes." It is worded as if that statement is a fact, but it's really just a theory. One theory among many other theories regarding the origins of the universe. So what other things in this book are being worded as statements, presented as facts, but they aren't?
It seems like every science book that I read these days has this same problem. Stick to the facts, people! Or word the sentence so that it is clear what is theory and what is fact. You would think that scientists would care about being clear and truthful.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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November 19, 2023Interesting,informative and entertaining.
October 24, 2025
A gimmick coffee-table book.
At first glance, it looks awesome. Beautiful illustrations, embossed cover, lots of interesting and fun information to go through. However, when you actually start reading it, it falls apart (figuratively, not literally). The illustrations are eye-catching, but are quite often either just pointless or confusing (if not plainly wrong). Sometimes there are just some lines and arrows stretched out through the page for the sake of filling up the space, creating unnecessary noise and not adding any information. Take this for example. One of the illustrations is supposed to show Earth's atmosphere "to scale", and the layers themselves are indeed to scale, but the Earth is tiny for some reason, giving an incorrect impression that thermosphere spread over multiple diameters of the planet. On multiple occasions, it isn't really clear why the author is including (or not including) certain things on the page. I.e., on the page for "tallest things" there's Burj Khalifa, and then for some reason Egyptian Pyramids kinda floating around in some spare empty space... What are they doing there? A lot of pages are like that, they simply can't commit to the theme at hand and clearly list what we are expecting. If we're talking about the tallest things, let's just stick to essentials - show 10 tallest mountains, 10 tallest buildings, in spare space some other fun facts like historical tallest buildings, tallest present animal, tallest extinct animal, tree etc. And then 10 pages later there is actually a list of tallest buildings. Now, why are we here again, repeating ourselves? This is just an example. Almost every other page is just a directionless mess of random information with no clear pattern. I'm not even talking about minor design mistakes & typos...
Infographics is supposed to summarize complex rich data sets into an easy to understand visualization. This book is confusing, it does the opposite.
Disappointment. It did look so good.
At first glance, it looks awesome. Beautiful illustrations, embossed cover, lots of interesting and fun information to go through. However, when you actually start reading it, it falls apart (figuratively, not literally). The illustrations are eye-catching, but are quite often either just pointless or confusing (if not plainly wrong). Sometimes there are just some lines and arrows stretched out through the page for the sake of filling up the space, creating unnecessary noise and not adding any information. Take this for example. One of the illustrations is supposed to show Earth's atmosphere "to scale", and the layers themselves are indeed to scale, but the Earth is tiny for some reason, giving an incorrect impression that thermosphere spread over multiple diameters of the planet. On multiple occasions, it isn't really clear why the author is including (or not including) certain things on the page. I.e., on the page for "tallest things" there's Burj Khalifa, and then for some reason Egyptian Pyramids kinda floating around in some spare empty space... What are they doing there? A lot of pages are like that, they simply can't commit to the theme at hand and clearly list what we are expecting. If we're talking about the tallest things, let's just stick to essentials - show 10 tallest mountains, 10 tallest buildings, in spare space some other fun facts like historical tallest buildings, tallest present animal, tallest extinct animal, tree etc. And then 10 pages later there is actually a list of tallest buildings. Now, why are we here again, repeating ourselves? This is just an example. Almost every other page is just a directionless mess of random information with no clear pattern. I'm not even talking about minor design mistakes & typos...
Infographics is supposed to summarize complex rich data sets into an easy to understand visualization. This book is confusing, it does the opposite.
Disappointment. It did look so good.
March 19, 2024
Three children, all different ages, with all sorts of questions! It can be taxing but I also want to nourish their curiosity as much as possible in these early years.
For today’s #teachkidstuesdays I bring you a book jam packed with information, colorful illustrations, and a layout that will keep the attention of any reader (adults included).
I love the flow of this book: the reader starts off by heading into space with a generic timeline. They call it a Cosmic Calendar using the months of the year to show an aproximate history of the universe, condensing animal/human evolution into the days of December. Such a unique visual that made it very easy for my elementary age children to put into perspective.
I jumped ahead to show you a picture of one of my favorite topics: the Living Plant. Here they break down all living things (past and present). My obsession with trees and flowers only seems to grow, so learning about the world’s biggest flower just made my day: it is called a Rafflesia!
My son is learning about Arctic animals in class this past month, one of them being the Arctic Fox, so we bookmarked the page on animals transforming. Making connections from what my children learn in the classroom to resources I have at home is one of the reasons why I am so obsesses with children’s books. So much is packed into one book I am positive your little reader will find something to spark their interest!
For today’s #teachkidstuesdays I bring you a book jam packed with information, colorful illustrations, and a layout that will keep the attention of any reader (adults included).
I love the flow of this book: the reader starts off by heading into space with a generic timeline. They call it a Cosmic Calendar using the months of the year to show an aproximate history of the universe, condensing animal/human evolution into the days of December. Such a unique visual that made it very easy for my elementary age children to put into perspective.
I jumped ahead to show you a picture of one of my favorite topics: the Living Plant. Here they break down all living things (past and present). My obsession with trees and flowers only seems to grow, so learning about the world’s biggest flower just made my day: it is called a Rafflesia!
My son is learning about Arctic animals in class this past month, one of them being the Arctic Fox, so we bookmarked the page on animals transforming. Making connections from what my children learn in the classroom to resources I have at home is one of the reasons why I am so obsesses with children’s books. So much is packed into one book I am positive your little reader will find something to spark their interest!
June 9, 2024
Na De Britannica Listopedia waarin kinderen 300 lijsten met informatie kunnen raadplegen, is hier De Britannica Infographica! Een dik boek vol informatie over alles wat kinderen maar willen weten. De cover is fantastisch en trekt meteen de aandacht, zie je dit boek dan wil je het openslaan. Vervolgens kun je niet anders dan door blijven bladeren en je verwonderen over de waanzinnige illustraties en leuke weetjes. Het boek is volledig in kleur, paginagrote afbeeldingen worden afgewisseld met overzichtelijke stukken tekst. Groot pluspunt is het dat de makers van het boek erin zijn geslaagd om het voor kinderen aantrekkelijk te houden en de perfecte balans te vinden in beeld en informatie. Er is gekozen voor diverse groottes aan lettertypes, waarbij de introductieteksten echt een fijn formaat hebben. Het is een boek dat daarmee geschikt is voor zowel minder sterke als sterke lezers. Hierbij zijn ook de verschillende manieren waarop de tekstuele informatie wordt geordend helpend. Kinderen kunnen in 1 oogopslag zien wat er wordt bedoeld. Thema's die aan bod komen zijn breed en sluiten aan bij de belevingswereld van kinderen. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan de ruimte, de wereld van de mens, natuur enz. Achterin het boek vinden de kinderen een woordenlijst, tips om meer te leren, een overzicht met boeken en sites en een register. Absoluut een aanwinst voor iedere schoolbibliotheek en een aanrader voor ieder kind dat graag nieuwe dingen ontdekt en leert.
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January 15, 2024This is another of those recommended coffee-table or gift books I decided to checkout. It looks very interesting but also overwhelming. I just skimmed through but noted the chapter headings. It seems easier to digest in small bites than the other similar book listed here, partly because it is all graphical and illustrations and not so “busy” with actual photos. It would be fun to read a bit at a time with a young person eager to learn more about nature and science and the world around us. I didn’t read it because I don’t have the patience or interest to learn so much information that I long ago decided was not the kind of learning I was truly interested in retaining.
December 18, 2023
Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica is a breathtaking encyclopedia designed specifically for visual learners. With over 200 original infographic illustrations, this book captivates readers with astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans, and technology. The infusion of maps, charts, timelines, and various visuals creates an immersive learning experience that engages curious minds. It's a treasure trove of knowledge that beautifully combines information and visuals, making learning about our world an awe-inspiring journey.
September 22, 2025
I was really impressed by the variety of infographics representing tons of interesting facts about the universe, life on Earth, and science in general. Valentino D'Efilippo could have used the same graphs over and over to convey the information, but instead they are thoughtfully chosen and are themed appropriately for the context. This book is appropriate for all ages, and while a bit of the information may be familiar from formal education, everyone can learn something from the collection of information presented.
July 31, 2024
An absolutely stunning book that was a wonderful introduction to data visualization for my two kids. A huge range of topics, gorgeous illustrations and just the right amount of text to be informative, but bitesize in delivery.
My eldest has already used this in his math homework (they were studying graphs, and he added a picture visualization along with his!)
It also makes an excellent coffee table book - several friends have got lost in its pages!
My eldest has already used this in his math homework (they were studying graphs, and he added a picture visualization along with his!)
It also makes an excellent coffee table book - several friends have got lost in its pages!
November 20, 2023
Perfect for curious kids like me :D
May 30, 2024
It shows and tells. Very appealing and accurate.
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