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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.

Shaking the Dino Family Tree

by | Monday, May 1, 2017 |

For decades, dinosaurs have been grouped into two broad categories: long-necked sauropods and...

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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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