World Book

Definition

A comprehensive children's encyclopedia series published since 1917, designed for classroom and home reference with illustrated articles accessible to young readers. One of the most widely distributed encyclopedias in American schools.

Example Usage

Our school library had a complete set of World Book encyclopedias that students could check out for research papers.

Origin

First published in 1917 by W.F. Quarrie Company; became known for high-quality illustrations and child-friendly content.

Fun Fact

World Book published digital versions to adapt to changing media, recognizing early that print reference materials would face challenges from online alternatives.

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