Encyclopedias from Perma-Bound
Understanding the importance of high quality reference materials, we have grouped the following list of the best and newest Encyclopedias together. If you don't find the specific reference material you are interested in on this page, we invite you to utilize our Quick Search or Advanced Search programs located in the upper right-hand corner of our website to find more terrific reference titles.
- Britannica Book of the Year 2009 , Grades 9+
- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia , Grades 9+
- Encyclopædia Britannica ©2010 , Grades 9+
- Britannica Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada , Grades 5 - 9
- Britannica Illustrated Science Library , Grades 5 - 9
- Compton's By Britannica ©2008 , Grades 5 - 9
- Britannica Discover America ©2005 , Grades 3 - 6
- Britannica Student Encyclopedia , Grades 3 - 6
- My First Britannica ©2008 , Grades 2 - 5
- Britannica Discovery Library ©2008 , Grades P - 1
2009 Britannica Book of the Year
- Volumes:
- 1
- Pages:
- 880
- Grades:
- 9+
- Catalog No:
- 4176750
- Printable PDF:
-
The Britannica Book of the Year provides a valuable viewpoint on the people and events that shaped the year. As the definitive reference of the past year's major milestones, it serves as an indispensable source for the latest events or news on the ever-changing populations, governments, and economies throughout the world. The Britannica Book of the Year is an accurate and comprehensive reference that you will reach for again and again.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
- Volumes:
- 1
- Pages:
- 2114
- Grades:
- 9+
- Catalog No:
- 4176741
- Printable PDF:
-
From the editors of the Encyclopædia Britannica comes the thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Britannica's most popular publication worldwide. Comprehensive and engaging, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia contains 28,000 articles, accompanied by colorful photographs, diagrams, maps, and flags. This accessible one-volume encyclopedia provides ready answers to everyday questions.
Encyclopædia Britannica
- Volumes:
- 32
- Pages:
- 32,640
- Grades:
- 9+
- Catalog No:
- 39966
- Printable PDF:
-
For the most comprehensive encyclopedia, look no further. The Encyclopædia Britannica combines today's current topics with 240 years of expertise and delivers more depth, breadth, and information than other encyclopedias. Readers can access quick facts or immerse themselves in detailed articles on almost any subject imaginable while enjoying the vivid and beautiful images on many subjects such as art, geography, science, sports, and much more. With more than 4,000 contributors and 65,000 articles, the Encyclopædia Britannica is unsurpassed.
Britannica Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada
- Volumes:
- 20
- Pages:
- 20 v.
- Grades:
- 5 - 9
- Catalog No:
- 21217
- Printable PDF:
-
The Britannica Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada covers all fields of knowledge, including the arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy quick reference of 24,000 entries with over 2.5 million words. More than 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
Britannica Illustrated Science Library
- Volumes:
- 16
- Pages:
- 16 v.
- Grades:
- 5 - 9
- Catalog No:
- 40359
- Printable PDF:
-
Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8, the Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics - more than 1,000 per volume - that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index.
Compton's By Britannica
- Volumes:
- 26
- Pages:
- 11,000
- Grades:
- 5 - 9
- Catalog No:
- 371000
- Printable PDF:
-
Encourage research, fact-finding, and discovery with an engaging encyclopedia created specially for ages 10 to 17. Compton's by Britannica, with extensive revisions for 2008, has thousands of updates to cover today's world plus hundreds of stunning new photographs and revised maps, providing students with the accurate information they need for school projects and homework. Curious minds can find the facts they need fast, and they will also enjoy the set's unique features - such as Fact Finders and Here and There - that will keep them inquiring, uncovering, and learning.
Britannica Discover America
- Volumes:
- 51
- Pages:
- 32 per volume - 1632 total
- Grades:
- 3 - 6
- Catalog No:
- 13666
- Printable PDF:
-
Discover America is an informative series that leads young readers through the 50 states, celebrating the people and culture of every state with beautiful images and engaging facts. Each book describes the history, industry, environment, and sports that make that state unique. With detailed descriptions and simple organization, Discover America serves as a perfect tool for research and reports. Its one book per state design makes this set ideal for classroom projects and library research, allowing for use by many students at the same time.
Britannica Student Encyclopedia
- Volumes:
- 16
- Pages:
- 16 v
- Grades:
- 3 - 6
- Catalog No:
- 21213
- Printable PDF:
-
Entertaining and informative, the new Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps school children gain a better understanding of their world. More than 2,300 captivating articles are the perfect resource for homework help, assignments, and satisfying the curiosity of young learners. Children are sure to immerse themselves in 3,300 photos, illustrations, charts, and tables that help explain concepts and subjects, as well as 1,000 maps and flags from across the globe.
My First Britannica
- Volumes:
- 16
- Pages:
- 16 v
- Grades:
- 3 - 6
- Catalog No:
- 371006
- Printable PDF:
-
Getting a child's attention is hard enough, but holding it is the real challenge. This exciting series takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the solar system, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome, and inside the circuitry in the walls of their homes. Organized by themes such as space and animals, packed with color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, varied in article type from poems to biographies, and written at the appropriate reading level, this stimulating reference set will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of learning.
Britannica Discovery Library
- Volumes:
- 16
- Pages:
- 16 v
- Grades:
- 3 - 6
- Catalog No:
- 13667
- Printable PDF:
-
The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each book. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each volume contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills.
For additional assistance, please contact your Perma-Bound representative, or email us at books@perma-bound.com.