World Book Web

World Book Ranked #1“The Complete K-12 Report”

World Book Leader in 6 key categories for 3 consecutive years: 2006-2008

1. Most appropriate content

2. Easiest to learn and use

3. Fewest technical problems

4. Best reference product to serve and research and reference needs of students

5. Best reputation for serving school markets

6. 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 Discover

For 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 high

school 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 Explains

video series features

World 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 encyclopedia

articles written by World Book’s

renowned 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 Student

World 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! activities

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

World Book Kids

Teacher resources are attached to each learning activity. They include:

• correlations to national and provincial standards

• printable worksheets

Hispánica Saber

Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

This comprehensive

Spanish-

language encyclopedia is

designed for native Spanish

speakers, bilingual students,

and ESL/ELL program

participants.

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

• 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

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

Content is updated monthly to ensure accuracy

and currency.

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

Thousands of informational and engaging images

bring language to life.

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

A timeline feature helps students develop a

historical perspective through interactive research.

Hispánica Saber Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica

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 Découverte

Specifically 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 Découverte

The 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

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

Thousands of articles written by expert contributors,

photos, maps, sounds, and editor-selected Web sites

offer rich coverage of students’ research needs.

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

The site offers dual navigation, which allows users to

search or to drill down by topic.

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

A visual dictionary helps visual learners grasp

definitions and key concepts.

L 'Encyclopédie Découverte

Activities offer fun and useful teaching tools

on a variety of curriculum topics.

World Book Web Subscriptions

World Book Complete Reference Suite

Designed 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 Subscriptions

World Book School and Library Edition

Tailored 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