Britannica Digital Learning: 606 books

Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur.

Written in British English, Who Invented the Motor Car? looks back at the history of the car—a machine that we could not imagine living without today.

Energy Sources examines our reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on the environment; the pros and cons of nuclear energy; the debate about biofuels; harnessing energy from the Sun, wind, and water; and energy in the future, from hydrogen fuel cells to solar power from space.

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.

Written in British English, Flood! describes how and why floods happen.

Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world’s first nuclear attack.

In Pakistan, you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbors and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty.

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.

Written in British English, Did you know that each year more than 5 million people die from diseases caused by drinking polluted water? Our modern lifestyle is producing more and more waste and air pollution that is changing the climate. This book looks at the causes of pollution and the dangers of continuing...

Written in British English, Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world’s first nuclear attack.

Written in British English, The Korean War describes the conflict between communist North Korea and U.S.-supported South Korea for control of the Korean peninsula.

Written in British English, The Normandy Beaches tells the story of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied Europe in June 1944.

Written in British English, Auschwitz examines the history of the infamous Nazi death camp—how it came to be built and how it was used.

In Iraq, you will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world’s first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein’s regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led...