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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.

Mythic Monday: the Quadrupedal Centaur

by | Monday, September 18, 2017 |

The word horseman is simple enough: in common speech, it means a person who is skilled in riding or...

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Hispanic Heritage: Juan Felipe Herrera

by | Friday, September 15, 2017 |

Today, September 15, marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia...

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Irma’s Heavy Impact

by | Wednesday, September 13, 2017 |

Last week, on September 6, the massive storm known as Hurricane Irma began ravaging the Leeward...

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Mexico’s Terrifying Temblor

by | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |

​Just before midnight on Thursday, September 7, a powerful earthquake caused death and destruction...

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