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World Book Ranked #1“The Complete K-12 Report”World Book Leader in 6 key categories

for 3 consecutive years: 2006-20081. Most appropriate content2. Easiest to learn and use3. Fewest technical problems4. Best reference product to serve and

research and reference needs of students5. Best reputation for serving school markets6. Online encyclopedia that schools are

willing to pay for

#1

World Book Web• World Book Kids

– Grades K-5

• World Book Student– Grades 4-9

• World Discover– Grades 6-12

• World Book Advanced– Grades 8-12 & College

• Hispánica SaberGran Enciclopedia Hispánica

• L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

Introducing

World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced

Introducing

World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced

A powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedic, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search.

World Book Advanced• Comprehensive encyclopedia • Vast collection of primary

source documents• Thousands of complete e-books• Timeline & citation builder• Current magazine selections• Individual research accounts• Classroom activities, lesson plans, &

discussion guides

Research tools include dictionary, atlas, local and country research guides, and more.

Create and save personal content including research notes, citations, and timelines.

Most-viewed articles and primary sources are displayed for your individual account-updated constantly.

Search all encyclopedic, multimedia, periodical, e-book, and primary source databases in a single search.

Integrated search

With a single search you can access:

• Encyclopedia articles, primary source documents, & e-books

• Extensive multimedia

• Thousands of editor-selected Web sites

• Current magazine selections

• Atlas and dictionary

Articles include collapsible outlines that allow users to easily access content and media.

Related information directs users to additional resources, including related primary sources.

The Content Standards box shows correlations to the user’s state or provincial curriculum standards.

Primary sources at your fingertips

Students can find thousands of original, eyewitness, and historical source documents as well as important works of literature.

Students are able to view images of the original documents.

World Book Advanced offers more than 5,000 full-length e-books.

The Timeline Builder allows student to use content from World Book to create illustrated timelines.

Search for events to add to a timeline

Add events to timeline

Students can save timelines

to their individual research accounts.

The Citation Builder allows students to generate citations in MLA and APA style.

My Research offers individual accounts that allow students to save research.

World Book Discover

World Book DiscoverFor Differentiated Instruction

World Book Discover offers engaging reference resources for students reading below grade level because of language or learning difficulties.

World Book Discover• Easy-to-read articles on topics of interest to middle and highschool students

• Text-to-speech feature

• Timeline and citation builders

• Individual research accounts

• Life skills section

• Visual dictionary

• Hundreds of videos

World Book Discover

Easy-to-read articles on topics of interest that include reading comprehension questions.

World Book Discover

A translation tool generates World Book content in 14 languages.

World Book Discover

A multilingual visual dictionary helps visual learners grasp complex topics in English, Spanish, and French.

World Book Discover

Text-to-speech feature allows students to highlight text and hear it read aloud.

World Book Discover

World Book Explainsvideo series featuresWorld Book editors and expert partners answering students’ questions on various topics.

World Book Discover

A section on life skills helps students negotiate financial, health, and housing issues.

World Book Student

World Book Student

This comprehensive site includes all the articles from the 22-volume print set, plus thousands more.

World Book Student• Tens of thousands of encyclopediaarticles written by World Book’srenowned contributors and editors

• More than 20,000 photos, maps,videos, and sounds

• A collection of research tools that includes a timeline builder, individual research accounts, and a research wizard.

• Biography center that offers easy access to information on important people.

World Book StudentWorld Book Student offers an uncluttered interface and an integrated search that allows students easy access to research content and multimedia.

World Book Student

High-interest, easy-to-read content captivates and inspires students.

World Book Student

Content is correlated to state and provincial curriculum standards.

World Book Student

World Book Student offers a comprehensive atlas and dictionary.

World Book Kids

World Book Kids

World Book Kids is designed to give younger students a rewarding online learning experience.

World Book Kids• Thousands of easy-to-read articles

• Engaging images and illustrations

• Interactive games and activities

• Correlations to state and provincial curriculum standards

• Teacher resources

World Book Kids

This classroom tested site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, and thousands of illustrations.

World Book KidsA wealth of enjoyable activities developed exclusively for World Book Kids, this program engages using different learning styles.

Play it! activitiesPlay it! Lets students browse the site in an interactive manner

World Book KidsTeacher resources are attached to each learning activity. They include:• correlations to national and provincial standards• printable worksheets

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica


This comprehensive Spanish-language encyclopedia is designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants.


• More than 100,000 articles

• More than 8,500 images and maps

• Nearly 1,000 videos, animations,sounds, and interactive media

• Interactive world atlas

• Comprehensive dictionary

• Thousands of links to editor-reviewed Web sites


Content is updated monthly to ensure accuracy and currency.


Thousands of informational and engaging images bring language to life.


A timeline feature helps students develop a historical perspective through interactive research.


The site offers an extensive library of educational resources including:

• Interactive atlas

• Homework help section

• Learning activities

• Guides to the study of relevant contemporary topics

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

L 'Encyclopédie DécouverteSpecifically designed for younger users who are native speakers and readers of French, as well as older students and adults who are learning French and for whom French is a second language.

L 'Encyclopédie DécouverteThe site offers two interfaces: one designed for younger students (top image) and another designed for older users (bottom image).

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte• Bilingual features allow users to switch between French and English content

• Visual French dictionary

• Learning activities

•Thousands of World Book articles translated into French


Thousands of articles written by expert contributors, photos, maps, sounds, and editor-selected Web sites offer rich coverage of students’ research needs.


The site offers dual navigation, which allows users to search or to drill down by topic.


A visual dictionary helps visual learners grasp definitions and key concepts.


Activities offer fun and useful teaching tools on a variety of curriculum topics.

World Book Web SubscriptionsWorld Book Complete Reference SuiteDesigned to make reference resources and research tools accessible at all age levels, this package includes:

World Book Advanced World Book Student World Book Kids

World Book Web SubscriptionsWorld Book School and Library EditionTailored for student in elementary and middle schools, this package includes:

World Book Student World Book Kids

World Book Web Subscriptions

Stand-alone and add-on subscriptions

Add the following to any subscription package:

World Book Discover Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

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