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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.

Architect I. M. Pei turns 100

by | Wednesday, April 26, 2017 |

​Looking ahead to May’s celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), today World...

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Jazz Appreciation Month: Ella Fitzgerald

by | Tuesday, April 25, 2017 |

World Book’s final April birthday for Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is a big one: jazz legend Ella...

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Jazz Appreciation Month: Tito Puente

by | Thursday, April 20, 2017 |

​In our next installment for Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), World Book celebrates the birthday of...

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Mythic Monday: Anubis of the Afterlife

by | Monday, April 17, 2017 |

This week’s Mythic Monday features Anubis, one of the best-known gods of ancient Egyptian...

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