The Encyclopedia Britannica is a general knowledge English-language online encyclopedia. It’s trusted widely for fact-checked, insightful articles, biographies, and interactive features. It also includes media rich resources that appeal to all ages. Britannica and a version for children, Britannica Kids, are used by numerous schools as a resource for learning and research.
COST: While access to some information on the Britannica and Britannica Kids sites is free, most information must be accessed with a yearly subscription of about US$75/year at each site.
PROS
- Trusted site with a large volume of multimedia information.
- Ad-free. Safe site for children to search information.
- Britannica Kids offers information in three age-appropriate reading levels.
- Interactive and engaging material.
- Content updated regularly.
CONS
- Minimal information available for free. Access to most content requires a subscription, which is expensive.
Why it’s helpful for families living internationally
This site is especially helpful for families without access to good libraries. Homeschooling families would also benefit from having a safe source of information for research and learning purposes.
