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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.

Women’s History Month: International Women’s Day

by | Wednesday, March 8, 2017 |

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), and in honor of Women’s History Month, we look at this...

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Australia Day 2017

by | Thursday, January 26, 2017 |

Today, January 26, Australia celebrates Australia Day, an annual national holiday honoring the...

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Halloween Monday: the Jersey Devil

by | Monday, October 31, 2016 |

Halloween trick-or-treaters in the forested Pine Barrens region of New Jersey should be watchful...

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The Wonderful World Series

by | Tuesday, October 25, 2016 |

Tonight, October 25, the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series begins in Cleveland, Ohio. The...

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