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Britannica’s new platform provides content designed and written specifically for early learners.

Creating a more engaging and fun learning experience for students, the activities in Britannica Fundamentals align with the content areas children learn in the classroom. From language and literacy to geography and mathematics, Britannica Fundamentals supports classroom curriculum while also building digital literacy.

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At a Glance

World Capitals

In most countries, the capital is the headquarters of the national government.

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Inventors

People who think of new machines or ways of doing things are known as inventors.

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Botanical Gardens

Most modern botanical gardens have become important scientific institutions and are key players in plant conservation and the education of the public.

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On This Day

“It’s Elementary”

In 1859 Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—who created Sherlock Holmes, one of the most vivid and enduring characters in English fiction and a prototype for the modern detective—was born.