Britannica Digital Learning: 606 books

Written in British English, By 2028, the world population will reach an estimated eight billion. Poor developing nations will experience the highest population growth. This book looks at the issue of overpopulation, its causes, and its impact on people and the environment. It also discusses the strategies adopted by different governments to deal with the problem.

Written in British English, In Secrets of Heat and Cold, you will find out how heat is measured, what happens at absolute zero, and how refrigerators work.

This book explains how all forms of energy are either potential or kinetic. It addresses how energy can be used in the form of water to create electricity, in the solar form to heat our homes, and in the form of wind to turn the blades on a wind turbine.

In Secrets of Light, you will find out where light comes from, why rainbows occur, and how cameras work.

Written in British English, In "Russia", you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges.

Forest Fire! describes how, why and where forest fires happen.

Is Our Climate Changing? looks at the complex issues surrounding climate change.

Smoking contains all the essential facts about smoking: why people smoke, why they become addicted, and what help is available if you want to quit. It also offers information about the tobacco industry and the impact smoking has on your health.

Written in British English, In Secrets of Light, you will find out where light comes from, why rainbows occur, and how cameras work.

Who Split the Atom? explores the ways in which scientists uncovered the secrets of atoms—the tiny particles of matter that make up our world.

In Secrets of Habitats, you will find out which habitat is biggest, why rain forests are so important, and which wildlife shares our cities.

Written in British English, In Secrets of Pollution and Conservation, you will find out how human activity has polluted the air, land, and sea, and what steps people are taking to clean up the planet.

Written in British English, Hurricane! describes how and where hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons happen.

Written in British English, Written in British English, In "Afghanistan", you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war.