When you need the facts, turn to the 2009 Britannica Ultimate Reference DVD for trusted information written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other noted authorities.
From the youngest student to the curious adult to the most advanced researcher, users of every level will find what they need.
Three age-appropriate encyclopedias; interactive tutorials in math, science, social studies, and other subjects; homework help; and other essential learning tools make it the most complete reference source available.

Suitable for homework, research and fun facts, the Encyclopædia Britannica Children’s Encyclopedia is designed to build confidence whilst providing a safe learning environment that is suitable for young learners and secondary school students, with articles separated into two age-specific databases.

• Students can complete research safely and securely
• Establishes the research skills that are vital for success
• Develops children's confidence for learning
• Encourages continuous discovery
• Aligned to the school curriculum

Origins.

The Encyclopædia Britannica was born in 18th century Scotland amid the great intellectual ferment known as the Scottish Enlightenment. It was then and there, in Edinburgh, that Adam Smith prepared The Wealth of Nations, Sir Walter Scott wrote novels, Robert Burns poetry, David Hume and Adam Ferguson philosophy, and James Boswell grew to manhood and attended the university.