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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.

America Goes Trump

by | Wednesday, November 9, 2016 |

In a shocking result, voters in the United States elected Republican businessman Donald Trump to be...

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Mount Rushmore Turns 75

by | Tuesday, November 1, 2016 |

Yesterday, October 31, was the 75th anniversary of the completion of theMount Rushmore National...

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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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The “Other” Nobel Prizes

by | Friday, October 7, 2016 |

The Ig Nobels, a parody of the “other” Nobels, celebrate the more humorous, witty, and sometimes...

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