Birthday Candles for Navigator Matthew Flinders by World Book | Thursday, March 16, 2017 | March 16 marks the birthday of British navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and charted much of... History, People. australiaExploration Read More Las Fallas: Valencia’s Fire Festival by World Book | Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | This week, the Spanish city of Valencia hosts one the world’s more unique holiday celebrations: las... Current Events, History, Holidays/Celebrations. spainFestivals Read More
Women’s History Month: Australian Vida Goldstein by World Book | Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | World Book continues its celebration of Women’s History Month with a look at Australian feminist... Government & Politics, History, People. women's historywomen's sufferageaustralia Read More Mythic Monday: Epic Gilgamesh by World Book | Monday, March 13, 2017 | This week’s mythological figure is the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest epic poems... History, People, Religion. mesopotamiamythic mondaymythology Read More