Britannica Books – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:27:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Britannica Books – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannica-all-new-childrens-encyclopedia/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=51082 Fully updated edition of Britannica's landmark children's encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence.

]]> Earth, Space, Animals, History, STEM: This landmark encyclopedia from Britannica has them all! With more than 400 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including the very latest facts and figures, cutting-edge expert insights and over 1,000 illustrations, photographs and maps, this gorgeous compendium will satisfy even the most curious minds. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia will take you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! Meanwhile, 100 experts from around the world, and a whole team of Britannica fact-checkers, fulfil Britannica’s reputation for authentic, trustworthy information. Full of amazing facts you can trust, this updated edition of Britannica’s bestselling encyclopedia will spark curiosity and wonder in every reader.

]]> Gross FACTopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/gross-factopia-2/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=45530 'Gruesomely captivating.' Guardian

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Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to  Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

]]> Secret FACTopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/secret-factopia/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=41376 Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to Britannica's bestselling FACTopia! series!

]]> Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!

Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica,  Secret  FACTopia!  sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

]]> Science FACTopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/science-factopia/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=38002 An enthralling and hilarious journey through the worlds of space, animals, engineering, numbers, machines and more in 400 connected facts!

]]> Science  FACTopia!  is the sixth title in the bestselling  FACTopia!  series. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, maths and more, where each fact is connected to the next in entertaining and unexpected ways. You’ll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change colour and learn about black holes that ‘burp’.

Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica,  Science  FACTopia!  brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

]]> History factopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/history-factopia/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=34970 An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!

]]> In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden swimsuits, sparkling jewels and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts.

And there isn’t just one trail through these facts. Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to fast forward or rewind to a completely different (but still connected) part of history. Where will your curiosity take you?

]]> Britannica’s encyclopedia infographica https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannicas-encyclopedia-infographica/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannicas-encyclopedia-infographica/ A groundbreaking new encyclopedia from Britannica, where the pictures do the talking!

]]> This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more! Grasp facts at a glance as you turn every page: discover the size of our Sun in comparison to the largest star in the universe; find out which animal can leap 200 times its body length; learn how many cups of snot your body makes a day; compare the sizes of the biggest beasts that have ever lived; witness what happens in a single second across the world. With stunning infographics by internationally renowned data designer Valentina D’Efilippo, along with beautiful colour photography, as well as interviews with leading expert consultants for every chapter, this ravishing book from Britannica offers an exhilarating visual way to understand the world around us.

]]> Animal FACTopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/animal-factopia/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/animal-factopia/ This book will make you ROAR with laughter! Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears and more - all connected in weird and wonderful ways.

]]> Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey? Welcome to Animal FACTopia, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in this book is connected to the next in a fascinating web of information, where you will leapfrog from topic to topic in surprising and hilarious ways. Sometimes your path branches and you can slide down a rabbit hole to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you!

 

]]> Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannicas-baby-encyclopedia/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=26248 The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.

]]> Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!

]]> Gross Factopia! https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/gross-factopia/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=25717 In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy and more - all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!  

]]> Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

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