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.

Questioning Herbicide Safety

by | Thursday, August 10, 2017 |

​In June 2017, the state of California classified glyphosate, the most widely used herbicidal...

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Ice Memory: A Glacier Archive

by | Wednesday, July 12, 2017 |

​Last month, in June, an international team of researchers and scientists braved heavy snows,...

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Astana Expo 2017

by | Wednesday, June 21, 2017 |

On June 10, the Expo 2017 international exhibition opened in Astana, the capital city of...

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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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