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World Book blogs are carefully crafted by our team of editors to present the latest news, science discoveries, current events and other topics of interests for young readers to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

Portugal Takes Eurovision 2017

by | Tuesday, May 16, 2017 |

​On Saturday, May 13, Portugal’s Salvador Sobral won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song,...

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Architect I. M. Pei turns 100

by | Wednesday, April 26, 2017 |

​Looking ahead to May’s celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), today World...

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Jazz Appreciation Month: Ella Fitzgerald

by | Tuesday, April 25, 2017 |

World Book’s final April birthday for Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is a big one: jazz legend Ella...

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Jazz Appreciation Month: Tito Puente

by | Thursday, April 20, 2017 |

​In our next installment for Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), World Book celebrates the birthday of...

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