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.

Australia’s New Flasher Frog

by | Thursday, November 10, 2016 |

Flash! Flash! Flash! No, it’s not photographers following around Hollywood stars. It’s a new...

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Monster Monday: the Ghastly Ghost Bat

by | Monday, October 24, 2016 |

It haunts caves, crevices, and tunnels by day, emerging only at night to look for victims. You...

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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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The Battle of Long Tan: 50 Years After

by | Thursday, August 18, 2016 |

August 18, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Australia’s first major...

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