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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.

Paris Climate Agreement

by | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |

Yesterday, November 7, officials from around the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for the 2016...

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Monster Monday: the Box Jellyfish

by | Monday, November 7, 2016 |

Under water, the box jellyfish is practically invisible. It is one of the most venomous animals on...

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Saving New Zealand’s Kiwi

by | Wednesday, November 2, 2016 |

How do you eliminate pests or an invasive species (introduced species that spreads quickly and...

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A Giraffe by Any Other Name

by | Thursday, September 22, 2016 |

Extensive sampling of giraffe populations from previously recognized giraffe subspecies, under the...

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