World Book Blog

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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.

Cinco de Mayo’s Battle of Puebla

by | Friday, May 5, 2017 |

​Today, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrated in Mexico and in many communities throughout...

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The Purple Heart Battalion

by | Thursday, May 4, 2017 |

​As part of May’s celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), World Book today...

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A Unique Martian Potato

by | Wednesday, May 3, 2017 |

Human exploration of Mars is one of the primary long-term goals of such space agencies as the...

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A Canadian River’s Sudden End

by | Tuesday, May 2, 2017 |

In Canada’s Yukon territory, increased melting of the vast Kaskawulsh Glacier has caused the nearby...

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