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.

A Boomerang Killed Kaakutja

by | Friday, October 21, 2016 |

Australian forensic science experts recently helped solve a centuries-old murder mystery when they...

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A Dinosaur in Its Own Image

by | Wednesday, September 28, 2016 |

When you see models or illustrations of dinosaurs, have you ever wondered how accurate they are?...

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

by | Tuesday, September 27, 2016 |

On Saturday, September 24, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)...

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Star Trek Turns 50

by | Thursday, September 8, 2016 |

Fifty years ago today, on Sept. 8, 1966, the science-fiction televisionprogram “Star Trek” first...

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