World Book Blog

Explore our world, one article at a time.
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.

Live Colorfully: Happy Holi!

by | Wednesday, March 20, 2019 |
Live Colorfully: Happy Holi!

Holi (pronounced HOH lee) is a Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal that...

Read More

Celebrate Read Across America Day

by | Friday, March 1, 2019 |
Celebrate Read Across America Day

Saturday, March 2 is the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day! We hope that the...

Read More


Fall in Love with Reading

by | Friday, February 1, 2019 |
Fall in Love with Reading

February is a month to celebrate love: the people you love, the activities you love, and all the...

Read More

Innovation, Ingenuity, and Inventiveness: Celebrating Kid Inventors’ Day

by | Thursday, January 17, 2019 |

Television, popsicles, earmuffs…oh my! We wouldn’t have any of these items—and many more—were it...

Read More