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About World Book Web

The online version of the popular encyclopædia known as World Book.

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World Book Web contains seven distinct products catering for the information needs of children, students and adults.

World Book Digital Libraries

These “libraries” are designed to complement the content on World Book Online Kids and Info Finder. They include:

  • Early Peoples: the history of ancient cultures including the Māori, Aztecs and Egyptians.
  • Inventions and Discoveries: amazing inventions and discoveries that have changed the world.
  • Living Green: environmental issues and current efforts to reduce human impact on the environment.