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.

ExoMars Good and Bad

by | Thursday, November 3, 2016 |

Last month, on October 19, Mars claimed another victim. A landing module named Schiaparelli,...

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Saving New Zealand’s Kiwi

by | Wednesday, November 2, 2016 |

How do you eliminate pests or an invasive species (introduced species that spreads quickly and...

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Mount Rushmore Turns 75

by | Tuesday, November 1, 2016 |

Yesterday, October 31, was the 75th anniversary of the completion of theMount Rushmore National...

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Halloween Monday: the Jersey Devil

by | Monday, October 31, 2016 |

Halloween trick-or-treaters in the forested Pine Barrens region of New Jersey should be watchful...

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