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Rights & Licensing Catalogue
About
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World Book
Since 1917, World Book, Inc. has set the standard for
providing accurate, objective, and reliable research
materials for both children and adults.
Based in Chicago, Illinois, World Book is an industry
leader in the production of award-winning general
encyclopedias, topical reference sources, and
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libraries, and schools.
For 90 years, World Book has been committed to
publishing encyclopedias and other reference products
that meet the highest standards of editorial excellence
while keeping pace with the technological
developments that define the digital age.
This commitment has culminated in the publication of
the number-one selling print encyclopedia in the
world, The World Book Encyclopedia, and marketleading World Book Web digital products.
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Table ofContents
General Reference
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The World Book Encyclopedia
Discovery Encyclopedia
World Book Year Book
The World Book Dictionary
The World Book Student Dictionary
Childcraft–The How & Why Library
The How & Why Bookshelf
Science & Nature
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World Book’s Living Green NEW!
Natural Disasters NEW!
Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia
How & Why Science Library
World Book Ecology
Solar System & Space Exploration Library
Human Body Works
World Book’s Science Year
Animals of the World
(Sets 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5)
World Book’s Young Scientist
Biography
17 Biographical Connections
17 World Book’s Biographical Encyclopedia
of Scientists
Geography
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Illustrated Atlas
Atlas Combo
Make It Work! Geography
World Book Encyclopedia of
People and Places
Celebrations
20 Celebrations and Rituals
Around the World
21 Christmas Around the World
History
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Story of... Series
Make It Work! History
The World Book of America’s Presidents
The World Book of America’s
Multicultural Heritage
Early Learning
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Baby’s First Book
HUSH, Little Baby
Amy & Zak– Early World of Learning
Poldy Learns Series
REVISED 2008!
Welcome to Reading
Treasure Tree
Learning Ladders
Early World of English
The Wonderful World of English
Dílo en Inglés
Content Solutions
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Customized Databases
World Book Student UPDATED!
World Book Kids
World Book Advanced
L’Encyclopédie Décourverte NEW!
World Book Discover NEW!
Cell Phone Market
OEM Market
General Reference Database
Images Dataset
History Dataset
Geography Dataset
Biography Dataset
Children’s Science
Science History Dataset
Science Dataset
Literature Dataset
Art Dataset
Music Dataset
Childcraft Dataset
Translation Opportunities
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TheWorld Book Encyclopedia
Features Include:
• More than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations are
combined with comprehensive, highly readable text to
appeal to a broad range of readers.
• More than 3,800 contributors—all experts in their field
collaborate with our editors and researchers to ensure
that articles are accurate and reflect current scholarship.
• More than 17,000 articles are written in a clear, direct
style, starting with relatively basic information and
advancing in depth as they progress.
• World Book revision rates make it the most current
and up-to-date encyclopedia available. Revisions are made
throughout the set, across all topics and all types of content.
Each edition, revisions are made on 30 percent or more of the
total pages in The World Book Encylopedia.
• Translated into several languages including Chinese,
French, Korean, and Spanish.
Interest Level: All ages
ISBN: 0-7166-0107-9
Books in set: 22
Pages: 14,300+
Trim Size: 7 1/4" x 9 3/4" (18.4 x 24.6 cm)
The World Book
Discovery
Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia is ideal for introducing important
research skills to even the earliest learners! More
than 3,300 colourful illustrations, diagrams, and
maps enrich over 2,100 articles selected for appeal
and curricular relevance.
The 13-book set is great for children of any age.
Features Include:
• Elements found in adult reference works,
such as cross-references, guide words, pronunciation guides, and an index, that help develop necessary research skills.
• High-interest, age-appropriate content to
engage and inspire early learners.
• A cumulative index and an atlas of world
maps in book 13.
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The World Book Discovery Encyclopedia
ISBN: 0-7166-7414-9
Books in set: 13
Pages: 2,6004
Trim Size: 8 1/2" x 10 7/8" (21.6 x 27.6 cm)
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General Reference
The World Book Year Book is a fascinating compendium
of the significant events and people of the previous year.
Marketed to schools and libraries as the Year in Review,
this annual serves a dual purpose of providing reference
and special reports to record the year’s history and
suplementing and updating The World Book Encyclopedia.
Each annual has nearly 500 pages of absorbing
information, more than 450 full-colour photos, maps,
and artworks, and 250 articles covering the significant
events of the previous year.
World Book Dictionary
The World Book Dictionary is clear, informative,
and easy to understand.
Features Include:
• Over 240,000 entries and more than 3,000
illustrations.
• Examples that follow each definition to clarify
and reinforce meanings.
• Definitions arranged by frequency of use, with
the most common meaning given first.
• A unique 124-page Guide to Communications
that includes punctuation and spelling tips;
vocabulary lists; outlining, researching, and
writing guidelines; and information on using
different languages.
ISBN: 0-7166-0463-1
Pages: 496
Trim Size: 7 1/4” x 9 3/4”
(18.4 x 24.6 cm)
World Book
Student Dictionary
Carefully selected entry words, clear definitions,
and helpful illustrations make The World Book
Student Dictionary the perfect choice for
young learners.
Features Include:
• 944-page book containing more than 11,000
student-friendly entries and 1,300 full-colour
illustrations.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date entries
• A whole section packed with tongue twisters,
word games, riddles, and word derivations that
makes learning about words fun.
The World Book Dictionary
Interest Level: Ages 10 and up
ISBN: 0-7166-0200-8
Books: 2
Pages: 2,560 total
Trim Size: 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"
(21.3 x 27.6 cm)
The World Book Student Dictionary
Interest Level: Ages 8 to 14
ISBN: 0-7166-1555-X
Books: 1
Pages: 944
Trim Size: 8” x10” (20.3 x 25.4cm)
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General Reference
Childcraft–The How & Why Library
The Childcraft series features a classic blend of photos, illustrations,
fiction, and nonfiction to capture and keep the interest of a
young student.
Childcraft is also an excellent choice for parents and teachers to read
to prereaders. Its varied content responds to children’s different
learning styles and developing comprehension skills.
Ideal for primary and upper elementary children, these engaging
books provide key facts and concepts about plants, animals,
numbers, people, and the universe. Children will discover a
wealth of information on a wide range of topics—from science
and natural history to cultures around the world.
Childcraft makes an ideal first reference collection for young children.
Features Include:
• Wide range of multicultural coverage.
• “Activity Levels 1, 2, 3” indicate required level
of supervision.
• “Know It All” feature identifies text that
promotes higher-level thinking skills.
• Controlled vocabulary and glossaries help
build language skills.
• Explains concepts simply with age-appropriate
text and bold graphics.
• Helps develop research skills and promote
further research.
Guide and Index
to Childcraft
ISBN: 0-7166-5760
Celebrate!
ISBN: 0-7166-5759-7
How Things Work
ISBN: 0-7166-5754-6
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Once Upon A Time
ISBN: 0-7166-5747-3
The Universe
ISBN: 0-7166-5752-X
Shapes and Numbers
ISBN: 0-7166-5755-4
Who We Are
ISBN: 0-7166-5757-0
How Does It Happen?
ISBN: 0-7166-5753-8
See the World
ISBN: 0-7166-5758-9
Art Around Us
ISBN: 0-7166-5748-1
Our Earth
ISBN: 0-7166-5751-1
The World of Plants
ISBN: 0-7166-5750-3
Poems & Rhymes
ISBN: 0-7166-5746-5
The World of Animals
ISBN: 0-7166-5749-X
About You
ISBN: 0-7166-5756-2
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The How & Why Bookshelf
All About Birds:
Take a look outside and examine the many colorful and curious birds beyond your door.
Exploring the Ocean:
Discover ocean habitats and underwater plants
and animals.
The Fact Factory:
Introduce your children to a different assembly
line of information by assembling facts to
build knowledge.
Heroes and Helpers:
Meet all kinds of community heroes and
helpers—humans, animals, and robots. Meet
heroes and helpers who aid people, animals,
and the environment.
Native North Americans:
Discover the rich traditions, art, and heritages
of indigenous North American peoples and
learn to appreciate the differences and similarities between peoples.
Insects, Spiders, and Creepy Crawlers:
An ideal guide for your children’s educational
adventure. Learn about the world of insects,
arachnids, and arthropods.
Science, Science Everywhere:
Research captivating scientific topics, such as
plants, animal behavior, electricity, and conservation.
Secrets of the Past:
Take a peek into the mysterious world of
archaeology—roam through caves, jungles,
deserts, and underwater archaeological sites.
Stories to Share:
Enjoy multicultural stories and poems, crafts,
and vocabulary-building games.
Tales of Mystery and the Unknown:
Dive deep into a world of peculiar events, tales
of cryptic and bizarre animals, even ancient
and yet undiscovered places.
World Adventure:
Travel around the world with journal entries,
snapshots, postcards, recipes, and crafts.
Insects, Spiders, and
Creepy Crawlers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-0618-5
All About Birds
ISBN: 0-7166-0613-5
Heroes & Helpers
ISBN: 0-7166-0604-6
The Fact Factory
ISBN: 0-7166-0699-2
World Adventure
ISBN: 0-7166-0600-3
Science, Science
Everywhere
ISBN: 0-7166-0697-6
Tales of Mystery and
the Unknown
ISBN: 0-7166-0616-X
Secrets of the Past
ISBN: 0-7166-0602-X
Exploring the Ocean
ISBN: 0-7166-0696-8
Stories to Share
ISBN: 0-7166-0601-1
Native North Americans
ISBN: 0-7166-
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Living Green
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In this comprehensive series, students explore
environmental issues and current efforts to
reduce human impact on the environment.
This nine-volume series includes an examination
of pollution’s causes and consequences, overviews
of the major ecosystems and current threats they
face, an explanation of green building and
transportation principles, an investigation of
green issues in food production and consumption,
and room-by-room exploration of green practices
at home.
Some of the key features of Living Green include:
• Fact boxes and sidebars highlight important
information and statistics.
• Summary boxes give a brief overview of the subject in each section, making the content accessible
to readers at all skill levels.
• Student activities and practical information on
how students can “go green” helps engage readers.
• An extensive list of print and Internet sources
directs students to further reading.
• A glossary and index in every volume.
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Green Transportation
Pollution
Forests and Wetlands
Durable Goods
World Book’s
Living Green Series
Interest Level:
Ages 10 to 16
Books in set: 9
Pages: 576
Trim Size: 8” x 10”
Producing and
Obtaining Food
Mountains, Deserts,
and Grasslands
Consumable Goods
Oceans, Islands, and
Polar Regions
Green Buildings
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Science & Nature
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Natural Disasters
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This 15-volume, richly illustrated set explains the
science behind natural disasters and provides
fascinating examples of powerful forces of
nature at work around the world.
Text and visuals combine to explain the destructive
power of nature’s fury and how people have
been affected by its devastating effects.
The Library of Natural Disasters series includes:
Library of Natural Disasters
Intrest Level : Ages 7 to 14
ISBN: 978-0-7166-9801-2
Book in set: 15
Pages: 720
Trim Size: 8” x 10”
Earthquakes
• Fact boxes on every spread that provide
fascinating information and key concepts.
• Hands-on activities in every volume that
allow students to use science to understand
natural phenomena.
• A glossary and index in every volume
• Key content words that appear in
boldface in the main text and are defined
in the glossary.
Forces of Nature
Droughts
Hurricanes, Typhoons, &
Other Tropical Cyclones
Heatwaves
Ice Storms
Volcanoes
Landslides, Mudslides
& Avalanches
Tsunamis & Seiches
Floods
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Pandemics
Blizzards
Wildfires
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Science & Nature
The World Book Student
Discovery Science Encyclopedia
Designed to meet the science information needs of
both visual and younger learners, the set features
easy-to-understand language, fun facts, and
thosands of colorful illustrations and diagrams.
Activities and experiments reinforce the information
presented in the articles.
Important features and benefits of The Student
Discovery Science Encyclopedia include:
• More than 2,100 entries, 3,300 illustrations
and over 60 experiences and activities.
• Such elements as cross references, guide
words, and pronunciation guides to help
promote familiarity with reference sources
and develop research skills.
• High-interest, age-appropriate content
to engage and inspire early learners as well
as visual learners.
• A cumulative index in book 13. A Science
Guide also appears in this book, which
includes information on how to prepare the
experiments and activities in the set as well
as how to plan a science fair project.
• Biographies of important scientists from
the past and present.
• Articles that engage children in adult
education and ESL programs.
The World Book Student
Discovery Science Encyclopedia
ISBN: 0-7166-7414-9
Books in set: 13
Pages: 2,464
Trim Size: 8 1/2” x 10 7/8” (21.6 x 27.6 cm)
The How & Why Science Library
The How & Why Science Library shows
students that they don’t need expensive
tools and specials clothes to be a scientist.
• If the words “science” and “scientist”
make students think of glass tubes,
microscopes, and white lab coats, these
books will make them think again.
• Students learn to be scientists
anywhere–inside a home or classroom,
outside in a yard or playground, or
while traveling.
• This fun and educational series includes
scientific information, experiments,
games, puzzles, riddles, and folklore.
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Science at Home
ISBN: 0-7166-7109-3
Science in Fields and Forests
ISBN: 0-7166-7110-7
Science in the Air
ISBN: 0-7166-7111-5
Science in the Water
ISBN: 0-7166-7112-3
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Science & Nature
World Book Ecology
The perfect resource to introduce children
to ecology and the environment.
Children today are keenly aware of
environmental issues that are affecting
our planet. This set takes children on
an around-the-world tour of the fragile
ecosystems that are at the heart of
these key issues.
Life in the Deserts
ISBN: 1-7166-5220-X
Key features of the set include:
Life on the Islands
ISBN: 1-7166-5223-3
• An introduction to biomes and habitats.
• Thought-provoking text combined with
stunning photographs.
• Controversial and complex topics presented
in a sensitive and easily understood manner.
Life In the Cities
ISBN: 1-7166-5228-5
Life on the Coastlines
ISBN: 1-7166-5229-3
Life in the Mountains
ISBN: 1-7166-5221-8
Life in the Rain Forests
ISBN: 1-7166-5224-2
Life in the Oceans
ISBN: 1-7166-5222-6
Life in the Woodlands
ISBN: 1-7166-5225-0
Life in the Plains
ISBN: 1-7166-5230-7
Life in the Polar Lands
ISBN: 1-7166-5231-5
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Science & Nature
World Book’s Solar System
& Space Exploration Library
This full-colour, 10-book set is an exciting
and informative introduction to the solar
system and space exploration.
Designed to meet the needs of both visual
and younger learners, the set features
large-type, easy-to-understand text, and
hundreds of striking photos, illustrations,
diagrams, and charts.
Text and visuals work together to help
children understand the nature of the
solar system and the history of space
exploration.
Earth and Earth’s
Moon
ISBN: 0-7166-9503-0
Galaxies and the
Universe
ISBN: 0-7166-9508-1
Human Space
Exploration
ISBN: 0-7166-9509-X
Jupiter
ISBN: 0-7166-9505-7
Mercury and Venus
ISBN: 0-7166-950223
Mars
ISBN: 0-7166-9516-5
Saturn and Uranus
ISBN: 0-7166-9506-5
Neptune and the
Distant Dwarf Planets
ISBN: 0-7166-9507-3
Key features of World Book’s Solar
System & Space Exploration Library include:
• An easy-to-follow question-and-answer
format.
• The differences and similarities between
Earth and other objects in space.
• A glossary in every book.
• Key content words that appear in
boldface type in the main text and are
defined in the glossary.
• Lists of additional print and Web
resources, an index, and a fun facts
page in each book.
• Planet locators.
• Captions that state whether a photo
uses natural or enhanced color.
The Sun and Other Stars
ISBN: 0-7166-9501-4
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Telescopes and Space
Probes
ISBN: 0-7166-9510-3
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World Book’s Human Body Works
World Book’s Human Body Works is a richly
illustrated survey of the basic structures
and functions of the human body.
Complex topics are described in concise and
understandable language, and sensitive
subjects are addressed in a balanced and
age-appropriate manner.
This series set’s easy-to-follow format, with its
many full-colour photographs and diagrams,
makes it well suited for visual as well as
younger learners.
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
ISBN: 0-7166-4429-0
Key features include:
• A system, or several related systems, of the
body that are covered in each book.
• FAQ insets, which highlight an important
facet of body structure and function.
• Guidlines at the end of each book for the
healthy maintanance of the body system(s)
described in that book.
• A glossary and index in each book.
Science Year
Up
An date
nu d
ally
The Skeletal System The
Muscular System
ISBN: 0-7166-4426-6
The Respiratory
System
ISBN: 0-7166-4428-2
The Circulatory
System
ISBN: 0-7166-4427-4
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
Human Development
ISBN: 0-7166-4431-2
The Nervous System
The Skin
The Senses
ISBN: 0-7166-4430-4
The most important research, developments,
and discoveries in the rapidly evolving
world of science are chronicled in detail
in this must-have reference book.
Key benefits include:
• The same user-friendly writing and presentation style
found in The World Book Encyclopedia.
• Articles, graphs, charts, and illustrations to help children
and adults alike understand science today.
• Clearly written, interesting information about environmental pollution, genetics, computers, space, and other
areas that may affect our daily lives.
• The latest discoveries in every major field of science,
along with special feature articles on such topics as jellyfish, inflammation, the outer solar system,
and nanotechnology.
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Animals of the World
World Book’s Animals of the World appeals
to children’s curiosity about animals while
providing a quick source for answers to
commonly asked questions.
Children of all ages will enjoy this 50-book series.
Each of these valuable books focuses on a
particular animal and its related species,
providing children with detailed information
about each animal’s appearance, habitat,
and behaviour.
Ants and Other
Fur Seals and Other
Social Insects
Pinnipeds
ISBN: 0-7166-1274-7 ISBN: 0-7166-1275-5
Hammerheads and
Other Sharks
ISBN: 0-7166-1276-3
Hedgehogs and Other
Insectivores
ISBN: 0-7166-1277-1
Howlers and Other
Kangaroos and
New World Monkeys Other Marsupials
ISBN: 0-7166-1278-X ISBN: 0-7166-1279-8
Ladybugs and
Other Beetles
ISBN: 0-7166-1280-1
Owls and Other
Birds of Prey
ISBN: 0-7166-1281-X
Features Include:
• Each two-page spread includes a full-page,
full-colour picture, map, or illustration.
• All books include instructive animal
classification charts to show children where the
featured animals fit into the Animal Kingdom.
• A detailed table of contents, glossary, list of
fun facts, and index help to ensure that
readers get the most out of each book.
• Lists of additional print and Web resources
are included.
• Animals of the World is an ideal collection
for the future zoologist, biologist,
or veterinarian.
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Rattlers and Other
Snakes
ISBN: 0-7166-1282-8
Wolves and Other
Wild Dogs
ISBN: 0-7166-1283-6
Alligators and
Other Crocodilians
ISBN: 0-7166-1341-7
Cardinals and Other
Song Birds
ISBN: 0-7166-1342-5
Cottontails and
Their Relatives
ISBN: 0-7166-1343-3
Giraffes and Other
Hoofed Animals
ISBN: 0-7166-1344-1
Grasshoppers and
Their Relatives
ISBN: 0-7166-1345-X
Grizzlies and Other
Bears
ISBN: 0-7166-1346-8
Jellyfish and Other
Stingers
ISBN: 0-7166-1347-6
Killer Whales and
Spiders and Other
Other Toothed Whales
Arachnids
ISBN: 0-7166-1348-4 ISBN: 0-7166-1349-2
Swans and Other
Swimming Birds
ISBN: 0-7166-1350-6
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Baboons & Other
Beavers and Other
Old World Monkeys
Rodents
ISBN: 0-7166-1353-0 ISBN: 0-7166-1354-9
Lions & Other Wild
Cats
ISBN: 0-7166-1355-7
Penguins & Other
Flightless Birds
ISBN: 0-7166-1356-5
Raccoons and Their
Relatives
ISBN: 0-7166-1357-3
Salmon and Other
Bony Fish
ISBN: 0-7166-1358-1
Sea Stars and Other Sea Turtles and Other Snails and Other
Echinoderms
Shelled Reptiles
Mollusks
ISBN: 0-7166-1359-X ISBN: 0-7166-1360-3 ISBN: 0-7166-1361-1
Stink Bugs and
Other True Bugs
ISBN: 0-7166-1362-X
Badgers and Other
Mustelids
ISBN: 0-7166-1286-0
Blue Whales and
Other Baleen Whales
ISBN: 0-7166-1287-9
Flying Foxes and
Other Bats
ISBN: 0-7166-1296-8
Frogs and Other
Amphibians
ISBN: 0-7166-1297-6
Gorillas and Other
Apes
ISBN: 0-7166-1298-4
Iguanas and Other
Lizards
ISBN: 0-7166-1299-2
Lobsters and Other
Crustaceans
ISBN: 0-7166-1336-0
Monarchs and Other
Butterflies
ISBN: 0-7166-1337-9
Quail and Other
Galliforms
ISBN: 0-7166-1338-7
Storks and Other
Large Wading Birds
ISBN: 0-7166-1339-5
Arabians and
Other Horses
ISBN: 0-7166-1331-X
Box Turtles and Other
Pond & Marsh Turtles
ISBN: 0-7166-1326-3
Goldfish and Other
Carp
ISBN: 0-7166-1329-8
Holland Lops and
Other Rabbits
ISBN: 0-7166-1330-1
Pink Toes and
Other Tarantulas
ISBN: 0-7166-1332-8
Purple Pinchers and
Other Hermit Crabs
ISBN: 0-7166-1333-6
Cockatiels and
Golden Retrievers and
Parrots
Other Sporting Dogs
ISBN: 0-7166-1327-1 ISBN: 0-7166-1328-X
Siamese and Other
Short-haired Cats
ISBN: 0-7166-1335-2
Silkies and Other
Guinea Pigs
ISBN: 0-7166-1334-4
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World Book’s Young Scientist
This 10-book series presents an exciting
picture of what scientists have learned
about life and the universe, while inviting
children to explore with hands-on activities!
• Colourful photographs and illustrations that
support the text and focus on environmental
and conservation issues, such as organic farming,
pollution, greenhouse effect, and endangered
species.
• Each book also includes step-by-step, illustrated hands-on activities that will engage children
and provide a higher level of understanding.
• A Glossary and Index appear in each book.
In addition, book 10 includes a Cumulative
Index, a Glossary, and a Student Guide featuring
an inside look at the work of a scientist, an
introduction to scientific method, and tips on
how to set up a simple lab, record observations,
and work safely.
Construction
Machines
ISBN: 0-7166-2759-0
Animals Without
Backbones
Animals with
Backbones
ISBN: 0-7166-2753-1
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Space Technology
Computers
ISBN: 0-7166-2757-4
Atoms and Molecules
Gases
ISBN: 0-7166-2755-8
Human Body
Conservation
ISBN: 0-7166-2752-3
Light & Electricity
Magnetic Power
ISBN: 0-7166-2754-X
Living World
Plants
ISBN: 0-7166-2751-5
Communication
Energy
ISBN: 0-7166-2758-2
Planet Earth
Water
ISBN: 0-7166-2756-6
Student Guide
Index
ISBN: 0-7166-2760-4
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Biographical Connections
This unique series showcases the biographies of
fascinating historical and contemporary figures.
These biographies are selected and configured
in a way that places emphasis on the lasting
impact an individual’s accomplishments can
have on people of subsequent generations.
In each book there is a biography of a
central figure. This biography is preceded and
followed by profiles of other individuals whose
lifework connects in some way to that of
Elvis Presley
the central figure.
ISBN: 0-7166-1823-0
The three subjects are linked through the influences
they had on one another and their related
achievements and goals.
Golda Meir
ISBN: 0-7166-1829-X
Jackie Robinson
ISBN: 0-7166-1828-1
Albert Einstein
ISBN: 0-7166-1825-7
Elizabeth Blackwell
ISBN: 0-7166-1826-5
Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 0-7166-8122-2
Important features of the 8-book
Biographical Connections include:
• Biographies and profiles of men and
women from a variety of fields, countries,
and eras.
• Engaging photography throughout
everybook.
• A time line for the life of every central
figure in the series.
• An index in every book.
Cesar Chavez
ISBN: 0-7166-1827-3
Louis Riel
ISBN: 0-7166-1824-9
World Book’s Biographical
Encyclopedia of Scientists
This 8-book set is an outstanding biographical
reference resource about the world’s scientists.
More than 1,300 alphabetically arranged
biographies are combined with over 700
photographs to provide extensive coverage
of scientists and of scientific discoveries
and developments.
Other features include:
• Entries about individual agronomists, astronomers,
biologists, botanists, chemists, communications
specialists, engineers, geologists, inventors,
mathematicians, meteorologists, medical specialists,
and physicists.
Featured scientists represent cultures from around the
world, providing a multicultural theme.
• Fact boxes that provide quick reference to principal
categories of information about
each scientist.
• Chronologies for selected major scientists,
cross-references, and a cumulative index
in each book.
• A glossary; a list of additional resources; indexes by
nationality, profession, and century; lists of Nobel Prize
winners; and more.
World Book’s Biographical
Encyclopedia of Scientists
ISBN: 0-7166-7601-X
Books in set: 8
Pages: 1,536
Trim Size: 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
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Illustrated Atlas
Children will find World Book’s Illustrated Atlas
invaluable when preparing school reports
and projects. Colourful maps and illustrations
make this the ideal atlas for children acquiring
their map-reading and other geography
related skills.
• Colourful maps, the latest flags, and
photographs that attract children and help
them understand the world of geography.
• Geographic terms clearly explained.
• Fact boxes include important regional data.
Illustrated Atlas
Interest level:
Ages 8 to 14
ISBN: 0-7166-4046-5
Books: 1
Pages: 288
Trim Size: 9" x 11"
13/16" (22.9 x 30.0 cm)
Atlas Combo
This pair of thematic atlases helps
motivate children to learn geography
through interest in universally
popular themes.
• A rich and exciting mix of detailed
illustrations, computer-generated maps, and
colorful photographs.
• Children interact by making links between
pictures and information provided in fact
boxes and question panels.
Atlas Combo
Interest level: Ages 9 to 14
ISBN 0-7166-9604-5
Books: 2
Pages: 48 each
Trim size: 9 1/2" x 13 3/8"
(24.1 x 34.0 cm)
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Geography
Make It Work! Geography
This hands-on series, developed by expert
consultants under the guidance of award-winning
writer Andrew Haslam, teaches children about
aboveground and underground rivers, ecology,
tornadoes and hurricanes, weather forecasting,
and much more.
It also Features:
• Clear instructions for experiments and
model-making projects.
• Practical projects that are fun.
• Big, colourful illustrations.
Maps
ISBN: 0-7166-1753-6
Oceans
ISBN: 0-7166-5110-6
Rivers
ISBN: 0-7166-1751-X
World Book Encyclopedia of
People and Places
This 6-book set takes children on a worldwide
tour of 193 countries. With accurate and
up-to-date information, this award-winning
set provides children with a clear understanding
of today’s changing and challenging world.
• 2,600 full-colour illustrations that capture children's interest
and help meet their educational needs.
• A concise overview of the history, geography, politics,
and economics of our fascinating world. From Afghanistan to
Zimbabwe, nations are presented with the clear text and
breathtaking photography you have come to expect from
World Book.
• A-Z organisation allowing children to locate each country
with ease.
• Nearly 800 full-colour maps and 600 charts and graphs.
• Comprehensive profile of each country providing an
overview of its history, geography, economy, people, culture,
and government.
• Helpful time lines that list significant events, with colour bars
signifying different periods of time for easy reference.
• Fact box for each country that highlights important data.
• 87-page cumulative index of 14,000 entries at the end
of book 6.
• Country Web site listings in book 6.
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of People and Places
Interest level: Ages 10 and up
ISBN: 0-7166-3756-1
Books in set: 6
Pages: 1,632
Trim Size: 8 3/8" x 10 3/4"
(21.3 x 27.3 cm)
Weather
ISBN: 0-7166- 5112-2
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Celebrations and Rituals
Around the World
Introduce readers to customs and
traditions that mark special holidays.
This 11-book series offers historical
background as well as detailed
descriptions of the way celebrations
and rituals are observed around
the world today.
• An engaging combination of colourful
illustrations and photographs with clear text.
• Colour-coded geographical arrangement to
maximize usefulness.
• Recipes for holiday foods and instructions
for celebration-based activities.
Birth & Growing Up Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5022-3
End-of-life Rituals
ISBN: 0-7166-5014-2
Religious Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5015-0
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Everyday Celebrations
and Rituals
ISBN: 0-7166-5016-9
Marriage
Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5012-6
National
Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5024-X
New Year’s
Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5025-8
Harvest Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5023-1
Spring Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5026-6
Winter Celebrations
ISBN: 0-7166-5013-4
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Celebrations
Christmas Around the World
People around the world celebrate
this special holiday differently.
Children will discover these unique
traditions “country-by-country”
in this series.
Individual titles in the series present
traditional ways the holiday is
celebrated in such countries as
France, Russia, Greece, and Mexico.
The latest addition to this 17-book
set is the newly revised Christmas
in America in the 1700’s and 1800’s.
America’s Capital
ISBN: 0-7166-0803-0
Belgium
ISBN: 0-7166-0864-2
Britain
ISBN: 0-7166-0874-X
Finland
ISBN: 0-7166-0863-4
• Each book presents the Christmas
traditions, foods, music, and crafts of
the featured place.
• Children learn about the “Magic of
Christmas” in other cultures as well as
their own.
• Readers find easy-to-follow recipes
and crafts, plus instructions and music
and words for beloved carols.
• An ever-popular, multicultural
reference series, Christmas Around the
World makes a colourful and
informative library display for the
holiday season.
France
ISBN: 0-7166-0876-6
Germany
ISBN: 0-7166-0854-5
Greece
ISBN: 0-7166-0859-6
Holy Land
ISBN: 0-7166-0887-1
Italy and
Vatican City
ISBN: 0-7166-0805-7
Mexico
ISBN: 0-7166-0879-0
Philippines
ISBN: 0-7166-0853-7
Puerto Rico
ISBN: 0-7166-0801-4
Russia
ISBN: 0-7166-0862-6
Scotland
ISBN: 0-7166-0860-X
Spain
ISBN: 0-7166-0880-4
Ukraine
ISBN: 0-7166-0897-9
America in the 1700’s and 1800’s
ISBN: 0-7166-0808-1
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Story of... Series
Each book enlivens the history of a nation with specially
created artwork and a fascinating narrative. Its pages draw
readers into the human stories behind the history.
For each country’s story, local historians chose the most
interesting people and events and ensured that the
absorbing tales remained true to actual events.
Story of... books describe the vital aspects of a country’s
development: great national leaders; struggles for
independence and democracy; migrations; development of
local culture; and local myth and legend. All is told in
World Book’s easy- to understand, and interest-arousing language.
Story of... Series
Books in series: 9
Pages per book: 160
Trim Size: 7 1/4" x 9 3/4"
(18.4 x 24.6 cm)
The Story of Singapore
ISBN: 0-7166-6451-8
The Story of Philippines
ISBN: 0-7166-6466-6
The Story of Australia
ISBN: 0-7166-6499-2
The Story of Britain
ISBN: 0-7166-6490-9
The Story of Canada
ISBN: 0-7166-6456-9
The Story of Egypt
ISBN: 0-7166-6457-7
The Story of South Africa
ISBN: 0-7166-6459-3
The Story of Ireland
ISBN: 0-7166-6461-5
The Story of India
ISBN: 0-7166-6492-5
Make It Work! History
This outstanding series brings a
new dimension to the study of
by step-by-step model-making
instructions, as well as directions
for making costumes and fun
activities.
Maps and time lines also guide the
student historian.
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Make it Work! History
ISBN: 0-7166-4611-0
Books in set: 3
Pages per book: 48
Trim Size: 8 5/8" x 10 5/8"
(21.9 x 27.0 cm)
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History
The World Book of
America’s Presidents
This outstanding two-book set
examines the United States
presidency and its historical
importance in rich detail.
• Full biographical information about every
U.S. president as well as information and
photos of every first lady.
• Over 450 pages filled with absorbing facts
and interesting anecdotes. Each book includes
an index.
• The first book—The President’s World—
showcases the duties, privileges, and broad
power of the president.
• The second book—Portraits of the
Presidents—examines the people who have
led the country through times of poverty,
prosperity, peace, and war.
The World Book of
America’s Presidents
ISBN: 0-7166-3699-9
Books: 2
Pages: 456
Trim Size: 8" x 10 7/8" (29.3 x
27.6 cm)
The World Book of America’s
Multicultural Heritage
Celebrate the rich diversity of
Americans! This highly illustrated
set includes content that crosses
the curriculum in history, geography,
art, and political science!
Features include:
• Two books, chronologically
arranged.
Book 1 begins with the earliest
immigrants. Book 2 concludes
with the impact that the
September 11, 2001, terrorist
attacks have had on immigration.
• Detailed maps, along with
colorful illustrations and
photographs.
• Information on historical sites
and noteworthy individuals.
The World Book of
America’s Multicultural
Heritage
Interest Level: Ages 11
and up
ISBN: 0-7166-7303-7
Books: 2
Pages: 384
Trim Size: 8 1/4" x 10 7/8"
(21.0 x 27.6 cm)
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Baby’s First Book
More than a collection of classic nursery rhymes, poetry, and
literature, this book is intended to introduce parents and
their babies to nourishment for young minds. In addition to
providing stories and rhymes for reading to young children,
Baby’s First Book explains the importance of shared reading
and what to read at each age and stage of development.
The readings range from traditional English nursery rhymes like
“Old Mother Goose” and “Little Miss Muffet” to rhymes
translated from Japanese or Chinese, such as “Froggie, Froggie”
and “The Prancing Pony.” Tales include an American one,
“The Gingerbread Boy,” English ones such as “The Little Red Hen”
and “Three Little Pigs,” and an African one,
“Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky.”
Baby’s First Book
Interest level: Birth to age 5
ISBN: 0-7166-0364-0
Pages: 96
Trim size: 6 7/8” x 9 3/4”
(17.5 x 24.8 cm)
HUSH, Little Baby
All the words and music of this
ever-popular song for children
are presented alongside
beautiful, fascinating images.
HUSH, Little Baby
Interest level: Ages birth to
5
ISBN: 0-7166-1614-9
Pages: 32
Trim size: 8 1/2” x 10 1/4”
(21.6 x 26.0 cm)
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Early Learning
Early World of Learning
Amy & Zak
Designed as a complete preschool learning package,
Early World of Learning contains many books and
other items that can be stand-alone products in key
areas of preschool learning.
The Shortcut
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2423-3
Barry’s Big Bread
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2405-9
Circus of Sizes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2411-0
Amy’s Clubhouse Helpers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2407-3
Yolanda, All Year Round
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2415-8
Let’s Play Hide-and-Seek
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2413-4
The Hole in Amy’s Roof
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2412-7
Where’s the Picnic?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2414-1
Penelope’s Perfect Purple
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2416-5
Quentin Needs Quiet
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2417-2
Seaside Pals
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2418-9
The Cold Day
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2421-9
The Lost Key
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2422-6
Birthday Party!
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2408-0
The Show-and-Tell Pals
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2419-6
Zak’s New Home
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2420-2
The Small Cut
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2409-7
Fun With Numbers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2424-0
Fun With Sentences
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2425-7
Fun With Colors and Shapes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2426-4
Fun With Stickers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2427-1
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Early Learning
Poldy Learns Series
REV
200 ISED
8!!
Developed as part of World Book’s widely successful
Early World of Learning, these books stand alone as
titles individually dedicated to vital early learning skills
and concepts.
Examples of the learning areas are such concepts as colour,
texture, time, and position; recognising numbers and
counting objects from 1 to 5; identifying and comparing
sizes; following simple directions; listening skills; visual skills;
and answering questions about a story.
Artwork with global appeal brings to life Poldy and his friends
Wagtail, Crow, and Seagull. Their adventures absorb children’s
interests while taking them on journeys of discovery related
to early learning skills.
Poldy Learns About
Colours
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5924-2
Poldy Learns About
Numbers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5925-9
Poldy Learns About
Size
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5926-6
Poldy Learns About
Texture
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5932-7
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Early Learning
Poldy Learns About
Moving Around
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5931-0
Poldy Learns About
Taste and Smell
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5930-3
Poldy Learns About
Sounds
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5928-0
Poldy Learns To Sing
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5935-8
Poldy Learns About Time
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5934-1
Poldy Learns About
Place
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5929-7
Poldy Learns To Fly
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5923-5
Poldy Learns About
Opposites
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5933-1
Poldy’s Word Book
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5936-5
Poldy Learns About
Shapes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-5927-3
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Early Learning
Welcome to Reading
With Welcome to Reading, children can get the support they need to become
successful readers—sing entertaining and child-friendly methods perfected
by World Book.
Charming characters and creative activities help develop a youngster's love for reading.
Welcome to Reading is a 4-step reading program that includes 48 delightful little
books to immerse your child into the world of reading.
While whimsical and fun, this program is nonetheless focused on reading development.
The kit helps to develop sequenced reading skills, including phonics, comprehension,
and vocabulary development.
The program is self-paced and interactive, adjustable for individual student's needs,
and ideal for boosting the reading skills of a child.
Set A
Interest level: 5 to 8
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6906-7
Books: 12
A1 Poldy and His Friends
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6919-7
A9 Packing For A Trip
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6919-7
Other Titles in Set A:
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A2 Poldy Meets Taffy
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6920-3
A3 Poldy Can Fly
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6921-0
A4 Seasons
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6922-7
A5 Can Taffy Fly?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6923-4
A6 Up We Go!
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6924-1
A7 What Is That?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6925-8
A8 Why Is Taffy Sad?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6926-5
A10 The Kite Savers
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6928-9
A11 The Bus Ride
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6929-6
A12 Taffy Finds Her Home
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6930-2
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Early Learning
Other Titles in Set B:
B2 It’s Time for Dinner
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6932-6
B3 Poldy Plays Ball
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6933-3
Set B
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6907-4
Books: 12
B1 Where is Taffy?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6919-7
B8 Aunt Nikki’s Tale
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6938-8
B9 All About Africa
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6939-5
B4 Going to the Doctor
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6934-0
B10 Ride Like the Wind
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6940-1
B6 Say Good Night, Lizzy
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6936-4
B7 A Loose Tooth
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6937-1
B11 Race the Raindrops
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6942-5
B12 Bikes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6941-8
B5 Sam Starts School
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6935-7
Other Titles in Set C:
Set C
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6908-1
Books: 12
C3 At the Zoo
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6945-6
C4 Thank You, China
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6946-3
C8 Tons of Tomatoes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6950-0
C9 The Foods You Eat
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6951-7
C5 Going to the Dentist
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6947-0
C10 A Big Month
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6952-4
C6 The Garden Riddle
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6948-7
C11 A Birthday Surprise
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6953-1
C12 A Birthday Fiesta
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6903-6
C7 All About Scarecrows
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6949-4
C1 The Spelling Bee
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6919-7
C2 Show and Tell
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6944-9
Other Titles in Set D:
D2 It’s Time for Dinner
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6932-6
D3 Fooled You!
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6956-2
D4 Working it Out
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6957-9
D6 Caring for a Pet
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6959-3
D7 Who Is Coming?
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6960-9
Set D
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6909-8
Books: 12
D1 Pen Pals
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6919-7
D8 Fairy Tale Castles
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6961-6
D9 Goodbye for Now
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6962-3
D10 What a Doll!
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6963-0
D11 Rain, Rain, Go Away!
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6964-7
D12 Lend a Hand
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6904-3
D5 A Perfect Pet
ISBN: 978-0-7166-6958-6
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Early Learning
Treasure Tree
The World Book Treasure Tree Early Literacy Library
will capture the interest and imagination of
children with an engaging combination of fact
and fantasy.
Beautifully illustrated classic fairy tales, such as
“The Three Little Pigs,” as well as eye-opening
introductions to topics as varied as dinosaurs,
sports, and holidays, will fascinate young readers
for hours on end.
Features of the 14-volume set include:
• 5 volumes of classic fairy tales.
• 5 volumes of nonfiction works.
• 4 more nonfiction volumes that follow the
investigations of mouse detective Inspector McQ.
• A guide to the set that suggests ways to
enhance a child’s reading experience and
provides an activity plan for each book.
All About Pets
ISBN: 0-7166-1626-2
All About Sports
ISBN: 0-7166-1645-9
All About You
ISBN: 0-7166-1646-7
Baby Animals
ISBN: 0-7166-1615-7
The Elves & The
Shoemaker
ISBN: 0-7166-1600-9
A Forest Tree House
ISBN: 0-7166-1606-8
Sleeping Beauty
ISBN: 0-7166-1605-X
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All About Holidays
ISBN: 0-7166-1644-0
Goldilocks
ISBN: 0-7166-1603-3
In the Jungle
ISBN: 0-7166-1604-1
Outside my Window
ISBN: 0-7166-1622-X
Three Little Pigs
ISBN: 0-7166-1602-5
Thumbelina’s Song
ISBN: 0-7166-1601-7
When Dinosaurs
Walked
ISBN: 0-7166-1607-6
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Early Learning
Learning Ladders
Specially created for young learners, this 9-volume
resource library presents a wide range of
information in concise text, large type, and big
colour pictures that children will remember.
In addition, it builds vocabulary and helps children
observe, classify, and compare. This set looks at
the world from a child’s point of view,
answering questions with enough detail to
satisfy youthful curiosity and make early
learning a positive experience.
Features Include:
• A first look at our world and the
vocabulary we use to describe it.
• Rich artwork, bright photographs, and
simple text make learning fun.
• Question-and-answer format makes
information easily accessible.
• Engaging graphics illustrate key points
at a glance.
Animal Homes
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7726-0
World of Dinosaurs
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7734-5
Rain Forest Animals
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7729-1
World of Insects
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7735-2
Tough Trucks
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7730-7
On the Move
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7728-4
Weather
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7732-1
My Body
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7727-7
Wild Animals
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7733-8
Under the Sea
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7731-4
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ESL
Early World of English
With this package, children learn
English by listening and watching
videos that illustrate nine classic
fairy tales.
It was designed by experienced
English as a Second Language
(ESL) experts.
The Wonderful World of English
The Wonderful World of English kit
helps children discover and develop
English language and ESL skills,
while encouraging imagination.
Children solve puzzles, complete
hands-on activities, listen to
engaging stories, and read
about topics that truly interest them.
Dílo en Inglés
World Book combines its understanding
of student needs with an outstanding
1,500 word-and-phrase Spanish
English program to give children the
perfect tool to develop their
English-language skills.
Say It in English is divided into four
progressive levels, beginning with
simple words and phrases and
progressing to short stories.
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Customised Databases
World Book offers a large selection of
customisable databases, which can be
adapted and integrated into your Web-based
products, cellular products, digital games,
or print publications. Our databases range
from existing special products and features
to your choice of subject or theme customized
from World Book’s huge resources of reference,
educational, illustrative, cartographic, historic,
and quiz content. The following pages show
some of World Book’s special features, illustrate
the variety of World Book’s content, and
suggest themes and topics for
customisable databases.
Please contact us for a customi sed content solution.
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Content Solutions
World Book
Student
UP
DA
TED
The articles of The World Book Encyclopedia
form the foundation of an expansive reference
database, previously known as The World Book
Online Reference Center.
Features such as:
• More than 40,000 articles
• Correlations to state and provincial
curriculum standards
• Thousands of Web links selected by
World Book editors and expert contributors
• Audios, videos, and animations
World Book Kids
Based on World Book’s award
winning Discovery
Encyclopedia, World Book Kids
is designed to give younger
students a rewarding online
learning experience.
Features such as:
• Thousands of easy-to-read articles
• Engaging images and illustrations
• Interactive games and activities
• Correlations to sate and provincial
curriculum standards
• Teacher resources
World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced is a powerful
reference tool that includes
encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book,
and primary source databases,
fully integrated in a single search.
Features such as:
• A robust library of encyclopedia
articles, primary source documents,
e-books, images, ad videos
• Content correlated to state and
provincial standards
• Individual accounts that allow
users to create and save their work
• Timeline and citation builders
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L’Encyclopédie Découverte
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L’Encyclopédie Découverte, offering World
Book’s excellent editorial content and
rich media in French, is designed for
younger users who are native speakers
and readers of French, as well as older
students and adults for whom French is a
second language.
Features Include:
• A French visual dictionary helps student
identify word meanings
• Bilingual features allow users to switch
between French and English content
• A wealth of learning activities
• Content is fully correlated to curriculum
standards
World Book Discover
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World Book Discover is designed for students
reading below grade level because of
language or learning difficulties.
It features an uncluttered interface,
easy-to-understand content, and
useful activities.
Features Include:
• Thousands of easy-to-read articles that
include reading comprehension questions
and quizzes
• The ability to highlight text and hear it
read aloud
• Automatic translations into 14 languages
• Reference tool collection that includes a
multi-lingual visual dictionary, an atlas, a
timeline creator, and a citation builder
• A life skills center that offers practical
information on financial, health, and housing issues
• World Book Explains, a video series that
features World Book editors and subject
experts answering students’ questions on
various topics
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Mobile Market
Reliable content at your fingertips
that can be customised according
to themed datasets or subjects.
Our content can support many
digital applications including
mobile phone games.
OEM Market
Trusted World Book content has
been digitally transformed
specifically for multi-purpose uses.
Content available in several
languages, including: Chinese,
French, Korean, and Spanish.
General Reference
Database
To answer the demand for a quality, reliable, and accurate
encyclopedic database, World Book has produced
Webster’s International Encyclopedia.
This exclusive online database provides broad general
reference at high-school and adult level.
• Webster’s International Encyclopedia has more than 17,000
articles in crisp, direct language that is both mature and
easy-to-understand.
The informative articles are well researched and carefully
maintained to ensure accuracy and up-to-dateness.
• Thematic collections of articles can be customized for the
requirements of all kinds of specialist Web sites.
• The text can be customized and supplemented with World Book’s rich
resources of maps, artworks, tables and comprehensive feature articles to provide
top-quality, reliable information. Alternatively, Web companies can combine their
own visual resources with Webster’s International authoritative text.
• Solid, reliable datasets can be extracted to suit Web sites on a wide range of
subjects, such as: arts and culture; biology; biography; botany; general science;
geography; government and politics; history; physical sciences; and zoology.
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Images Dataset
World Book has artwork that covers a wide
range of topics with particular emphasis on
science, history, and nature (including a
comprehensive collection of animal imagery).
In addition to over 15,000 illustrations,
World Book owns 3,000 diagrams and
graphs and over 2,200 maps.
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History Dataset
Over 10,000 articles trace the history of the
world and of individual nations.
The World Book history dataset takes children
back in time whether they are researching a
great battle, the ancient Greeks or Romans,
the Bible and post-Roman history, or civil
rights. This database offer complete coverage
of history right up to today.
Facto boxes, biographies, chronologies, and
tables to enhance the content.
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Geography Dataset
World Book’s geographic dataset provides
comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of
the people, places, and geographical
features of the world including continents
and countries, climate, economy, history,
government, people, terrain, and way of life.
Subjects, including physical geography,
hydrology, mineralogy, oceanography, and
more are covered and enhanced by country
fact boxes, maps, biographies,
and chronologies.
Biography Dataset
From the famous to the infamous, World Book’s
set of biographies covers the lives and works
of politicians, actors, scientists, film stars,
national and international figures, and
many more.
Biographies include—presidents and other world
leaders, scientists, discoverers, adventurers,
movie stars, artists, musicians, and historical
figures.
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Children’s Science
This is a companion dataset to The World Book
Student Discovery Encyclopedia. Designed
to meet the science information needs of
both visual and younger learners, the
dataset features easy-to-understand
language, fun facts, and thousands of
colourful illustrations and diagrams.
Activities and experiments reinforce the
information presented in the articles.
Important features and benefits:
• More than 2,100 entries, 3,300
illustrations, and over 60 experiments
and activities.
• Such elements as cross references,
guide words, and pronunciation guides to
help promote familiarity with reference
sources and develop research skills.
• High-interest, age-appropriate content
to engage and inspire early learners as
well as visual learners.
• A Science Guide includes information on
how to prepare experiments and activities
as well as how to plan a science fair project.
• Biographies of important scientists
from the past and present.
• Articles that engage students in adult
education and ESL programs.
Science History Dataset
The most important research, developments,
and discoveries in the rapidly evolving
world of science are chronicled in detail in
this steadily growing database.
Key Benefits Include:
• The same user-friendly writing and presentation style found in The World Book Encyclopedia.
• Articles, graphs, charts, and illustrations to
help students and adults alike understand
science today.
• Clearly written, interesting information about
environmental pollution, genetics, computers,
space, and other areas that may affect our
daily lives.
• The latest discoveries in every major field of
science, along with special feature articles on
such topics as jellyfish, inflammation, the
outer solar system,
and nanotechnology.
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Science Dataset
Detailed coverage of the history of science, with
exhaustive coverage of developments of the
last forty years.
• Physical sciences—acoustics, aerodynamics,
astronomy, astrophysics, chemistry, cosmology,
cryogenics, dynamics, electrochemistry,
femtochemistry, electronics, geology,
geophysics, mechanics, meteorology, nuclear
physics, optics, physical chemistry, physics,
radio chemistry, relativity, solid-state physics,
static, thermodynamics.
• Life sciences—anatomy, bacteriology, biology,
biophysics, botany, cryobiology, ecology,
embryology, genetic engineering, genetics,
gnotobiotics, history, marine biology,
medicine, microbiology, molecular biology,
morphology, nutrition, paleontology,
pharmacology, physiology, scientific
classification, sociobiology, zoology.
• Social sciences—anthropology, archaology,
criminology, economics, geography, history,
linguistics, philosophy, political science,
psychology, social science, sociology.
• Computer science—analog computer,
artificial intelligence, compact disc, computer,
computer graphics, computerized instruction,
computer language, computer network,
computer security, computer virus, data
mining, data storage, electronics, Internet,
mainframe computer, smart card.
• Mathematics and logic—algebra, arithmetic,
Boolean algebra, calculus, chaos,
econometrics, geometry, logic, mathematics,
notation, number theory, probability,
set theory, statistics, topology, trigonometry.
• Biographies—scientists from all fields
contemporary and historical, including
every winner of a Nobel Prize.
• Chronologies—important chronologies
and timelines of scientific events.
• Tables—facts and figures from the periodic
table of elements to scientific classifications,
and glossaries of scientific terms.
• Images—over 5,000 scientific images and
illustrations.
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Literature Dataset
From English literature to Russian
literature, Irish to Yiddish, drama to nursery
rhyme, and saga to folklore, the World
Book literature dataset covers it all.
This easy-to-understand dataset offers two
broad sections: literature for adults and
literature for children.
Detailed coverage of all genres of literature:
poetry, traditional literature, fairy tales, and
folk tales, myths, epics, ballads, fables,
feathers-and-tails fables, fiction, fantasies,
adventure and survival stories, animal stories,
stories of other countries, historical fiction,
mystery and detective stories, fantasy and
science fiction, realist fiction, biography
and autobiography, and much more:
Biographies—great authors, both classical
and modern.
Tables—facts and figures.
Art Dataset
Architecture, ballet, bookbinding, commercial
art, dance, drama, drawing, graphic arts,
handicraft, interior design, jewelry, landscape
architecture, literature, mosaic, motionpicture, music, painting, performance art,
photography, poetry, pottery, printing,
sculpture, tapestry, theater, weaving—all
these and more are presented in detail in
World Book’s art dataset.
Detailed coverage of all styles of art including:
Abstract Expressionism, Arabesque, Art
Deco, Art Nouveau, Avant-garde, Baroque,
Byzantine and Carolingian art.
Biographies—artists from all genres, architects
and authors, photographers and actors,
both classical and modern.
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Music Dataset
From the importance of music in everyday life
to music from Japan, China, and other
countries, the World Book dataset on music
offers a comprehensive information resource
for all genres.
All types of music are covered: aleatory,
barbershop, blues, calypso, chamber,
classical, country, electronic, folk, hymn,
jazz, opera, operetta, oratorio, popular,
ragtime, rap, reggae, and much more.
Detailed information on the musical instruments
of today and yesterday including: stringed
instruments, guitar manufacturing, wind
instruments, brass instruments, percussion
instruments, keyboard instruments, and
electronic instruments.
Detailed coverage of music from around the
world including: Western, Belgian folk song,
Asian music, Indian music, sitar, Arab music,
Egyptian contemporary music, Indonesian
music, African music, and Native
American music.
Biographies—Musicians from all genres.
Childcraft Dataset
The Childcraft dataset is perfect for
eager-to-learn youngsters who like to
read on their own!
Childcraft features a classic blend of
photos, illustrations, fiction, and
nonfiction to capture and keep the
interest of a young child. Its varied
content responds to children's different
learning styles and developing
comprehension skills.
Ideal for primary and upper elementary
children, this engaging dataset provides
key facts and concepts about plants,
animals, numbers, people, and the
universe.
Children will discover a wealth of
information on a wide range of topics
from science and natural history to
cultures around the world.
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Translation Opportunities
Some existing translations from World Book English-language
publications are shown below.
Opportunities for translations into other languages are detailed
on the back of this sheet.
A Childcraft in Finnish
E
World Book Encyclopedia in Korean
B
Learning Ladders in Hungarian
F
Early World of Learning in French
C
World Book Encyclopedia in Arabic
G Young Scientist in Spanish
D Childcraft in Spanish
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FAQ
Q: Is World Book content up-to-date?
A: Yes. Online database are continuously revised and updated. Print sets are revised annually or more
frequently.
Q: Why is World Book content the best?
A: World Book has a 90-year tradition of producing easy-to-use content. Highly acclaimed by students, parents, teachers, librarians, and reviewers, World Book content explains and illustrates information simply, clearly, and interestingly.
Q: What age groups does World Book publish for?
A: Every group from preschool to adults involved in lifelong learning.
Q: Who owns copyright to an online site which includes World Book content and features?
A: You own the overall compilation copyright to your website. World Book owns the copyright to its
content and features.
Q: Who will host my Customised Database?
A: World Book can host, with a feed to your website. If this is impractical, World Book can supply the
content for you to host.
Q: How do I find out what’s available from World Book?
A: Tell World Book confidentially what areas you are looking into, and we will advise you on the best
available content to fit your needs.
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