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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.

Monster Monday: Sea Spiders

by | Monday, September 19, 2016 |

A sea spider is a terrifying beast. It has frighteningly long legs connected to a tiny body. It...

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Saving California’s Island Fox

by | Friday, September 9, 2016 |

Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the rare island fox of California’s Channel Islands has...

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National Park Service Centennial

by | Thursday, August 25, 2016 |

Today, August 25, is the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service (NPS). The...

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Sunny Solar Impulse 2 August 2, 2016

by | Tuesday, August 2, 2016 |

​Last week, on July 26, the solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse 2 landed in Abu Dhabi in the...

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