Britannica Digital Learning: 606 books

World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers.

Written in British English, Who Invented the Periodic Table? tells the fascinating story of the philosophers, chemists, and other scientists—from ancient times to today—who have contributed to the discovery of all the known elements in our universe.

Written in British English, Why Are the Rain Forests Being Destroyed? looks at the threats to the world’s rain forests from the logging and mining industries, power and oil companies, and from ranchers and farmers.

Written in British English, Crime Fighting examines advancements in forensic science and crime fighting.

Written in British English, World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers.

Written in British English, In "Israel", you will learn that since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic changes. As a Jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and given Israel a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges.

In Secrets of Animal Life Cycles, you will find out which young hatch from eggs, how animals change and grow, and what happens to animals when they die.

Written in British English, Drugs gives the straight facts about all sorts of drugs, from illegal "street drugs" to solvents and prescription drugs. It offers advice on the effects of each drug and help and support to anyone affected by a drug problem.

Who Invented the Automobile? looks back at the history of the automobile—a machine that we could not imagine living without today.

Written in British English, Is Our Food Safe? looks at the food we eat and questions how much we can take for granted about its safety.

Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about the letters and sounds of the alphabet.

Written in British English, World War I describes how the major power struggles of Europe (supported by various colonial holdings and the British alliance with Japan) erupted into a global war that was marked by new forms of combat that included trench warfare, strategies of attrition, and the first use of airpower.

Written in British English, Microbes such as Salmonella, pesticides, environmental pollution, and chemical additives can all make our food unsafe to eat. This book looks at the health risks posed by food contamination. It examines the precautions taken by food producers, retailers, and food safety organizations to guard against food-borne illnesses.

In World War II, the crises leading up to the war, and the battles at sea, on land and in the air are explored. Pages focus on key events, such as: the German invasion of Poland; the Battle of Britain; the attack on Pearl Harbor; and the destruction of Hiroshima.