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World Book Kids
World Book Kids is designed especially for younger users, English-language learners, and reluctant readers. With content from the award-winning World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia, the site offers simpler navigation, easier-to-read content, brighter colors, and a graphical design. Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles selected for appeal and curricular relevance.
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
For Kids
Elementary
Middle School