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AWARDS & REVIEWS• World Book Print Product Reviews WORLD BOOK PRINT PRODUCTS:
» WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA (Print)
"While many among us are in thrall of the latest whiz-bang electronic
information-retrieval technology, there is still a place in the
reference pantheon for a staid but reliable general subject
encyclopedia. World Book meets that definition with its variety of
venerable facets. Youth to young adults are the target demographic, but
this should not be construed as dumbed down - it is simplified without
being simpleminded...
“The standards of readability and vocabulary analysis, curricular relevancy, and integrated visual aids remain consistent in this revision ...”
» ANIMAL LIVES » DOCUMENTING HISTORY » EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM
"Students interested in reseraching this vast topic will find this eye-catching and organised set a suitable choice."
» EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE » HUMAN BODY WORKS » LEARNING LADDERS » PEOPLE & PLACES The World Book cartography staff has been honoured for excellence in cartographic design by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping in conjunction with the Cartography and Geographic Information Society.
"A solid purchase, highly recommended for school and public libraries serving researchers in upper primary and high school."
"The photos are clear and well captioned. The well-balanced articles present information on conflict without bias. This is a good set for country projects done at upper primary and high school levels."
“The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places is paramount for anyone interested in learning about nations of the world.”
» STUDENT DISCOVERY SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA WORLD BOOK DIGITAL PRODUCTS:» WORLD BOOK WEBWorld Book named one of the top companies transforming 21st century only learning. What's New In Online Teaching and Learning? Solution Providers Improving Student Achievement By Victor Rivero "....Today, it's a new paradigm shift. Indicators through 2020 only point to increasingly steeper growth rates for online learning. Here are some of the companies we've identified as being on board with such a 21st-century transformation and the reasons why..... World Book, Inc. This isn't your grandparents' set of gilded tomes. Times have changed, and so has this trusted company. Now you can get a mobile-friendly version of its comprehensive reference database including tens of thousands of authoritative articles, images, maps, photographs, and illustrations all through a phone browser; all this as well as search and trending topics...." Internet@Schools - November 2011 “To address the foibles of students performing research only on Google, World Book has introduced How To Do Research, an online tool offering tutorials to better equip both students and educators with 21st-century information literacy skills. The student section offers a step-by-step tutorial that covers planning research; conducting research in print and online formats including the Internet and Web 2.0 sources such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, and RSS feeds; evaluating sources for such important criteria as currency, authority, and bias; compiling and organizing data including building citations; and presenting research. The educators tutorials, which were developed in consultation with educators who have worked extensively on information literacy projects, cover how to teach research skills. The How To Do Research tools are available free through the World Book Student (formerly World Book Online Reference Centre) and World Book Discover sections of the World Book Web suite of online reference products.” Library Journal, May 2009 “Where was this kind of resource when I was in school? This product is great. I highly recommend that schools subscribe to this package of reliable resources that can be searched, read, and used to enhance student writing and learning… Outstanding!”REPORT CARD Installation A Content/Features A Ease of Use A Product Support A Multimedia & Internet@Schools “I regard (the World Book Web) with fervent awe. It is a masterwork that belongs in all libraries.” Cheryl LaGuardia, Head of Instructional Services, Harvard College Library, Library Journal » WORLD BOOK ADVANCED » WORLD BOOK KIDS "Developed specifically for children in years one through four, World Book Kids is a fun way to introduce computer research skills to primary students using a strong, reliable source. When teachers and librarians stress the importance of gathering research through authoritative sources at an early age, our students will become wise and more efficient researchers producing higher quality products. Highly recommended for students in first through four." Catholic Library World, September 2011 “This unique resource will be a much-used reference source in most school libraries. Younger users will like the simpler language and abundance of pictures, while teachers will find the helpful teacher resources useful for their curriculum needs. This resource is highly recommended.” "World Book Student's depth, relevancy and ease of use make it an outstanding resource for research. The outstanding articles, interactive features, and quality graphic and audio components are precisely what primary and high school students need to help them focus their research and find engaging, relevant information. World Book has taken the time to make sure the articles are written at a level appropriate for the intended audience, thus students can easily comprehend the information and need not struggle to read articles written for older students or adults. Highly recommended." Catholic Library World, September 2011 “A newly added feature are Lexile measures on selected articles, which will help librarians and teachers ensure that students are reading articles based on their reading level. Simple language, basic facts, and appropriate photographs and images make World Book Student a fine source to introduce students to the organization, presentation, and usefulness of an online encyclopedia.” American Reference Book Annual 2011 World Book Student named one of the Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers. Booklist December 2009 “World Book Student is the new name for the redesigned and upgraded version of the World Book Online Reference Center. The site offers all of the articles from the print version of the World Book Encyclopedia, a Biography Center, a dictionary, an atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, links to thousands of editor-selected websites, interactive features, and new and enhanced research capabilities. The online teacher resources include correlations to curriculum standards and assistance for lesson planning and designing research projects for students. Report Card Overall Rating: * * * * * Installation A; Content/Features A; Ease of Use A; Product Support A." Multimedia & Internet@Schools, March 2009 » WORLD BOOK DISCOVER “This unique resource will be a much-used reference source in most school libraries...This resource is highly recommended.” American Reference Books Annual 2009 “…the creators of World Book Discover have not forgotten educators and their needs. The How to Do Research feature is useful for both educators and students….” School Library Media Activities Monthly, February 2009 “World Book Discover provides the perfect set of resources for those students with unique needs and differentiated abilities.” School Library Journal November 2008 » DIGITAL LIBRARIES - Early Peoples | Inventions & Discoveries | Living Green “The inventive online interface is most impressive and sets a new expectation for online reference browsing—coffee table style.” American Reference Book Annual 2011 “The inventive online interface is most impressive and sets a new expectation for online reference browsing.” School Library Monthly November 2009 » DRAMATIC LEARNING | World Book Classroom "Teachers can easily incorporate the plays, lessons and research activities into existing subject areas with a new way to engage the learners, a proven method for improving fluency and comprehension. Highly recommended to teachers for years 1-12." Catholic Library World, September 2011 “This unique resource will be a much-used resource in most school libraries. It is a rich resource that will provide teachers and librarians the opportunities to bring drama into their classroom instruction. This resource is highly recommended.” American Reference Book Annual 2011 "World Book’s Dramatic Learning provides on-site, on-demand access to curriculum-based content that allows students and teachers the opportunity to incorporate the arts into the classroom throughout the year. Through the product’s easy-to-use interface and fully-developed instructional material, educators can quickly incorporate these creative lessons into the curriculum for students in upper primary through lower high school. As one of the more creative digital resources, allowing educators to incorporate the missing elements of art and drama into their classrooms, World Book’s Dramatic Learning deserves a standing ovation--and an A+ score." School Library Journal September 2010 “...a rich resource that provides many opportunities to bring dramatic performance into your instruction.” Library Media Connection May 2010 » PUBLIC LIBRARIES ONLINE EDITION WOW! That's all????? Here's my bottom line on the WBPLE: Just How Good Is It On a Scale of One to Ten? I have to exceed my usual scale here, because this is a magnum opus. The sum of these three parts is a stunning success for serving public libraries, brilliantly conceived, implemented, and delivered. WBPLE earns a resounding 11. I love it! The Bottom Line: What more can be said? It's emphatically recommended for all public libraries. Cheryl LaGuardia - Research Librarian Harvard University Best General Reference Source for 2009 Library Journal April 2010 Named as a Reference 2010: Crème de la New Releases Library Journal December 2009 » SOCIAL STUDIES POWER | World Book Classroom "...the digital shift and the expanding needs and expectations of students and educators means companies like World Book have to hustle and deliver on the details of usability to stay relevant. Thankfully, with resources like Social Studies Power, a sort of online textbook/curriculum support, they appear up to the challenge....For those looking to make the leap, this is a resource that might allow schools to say buh-bye to the text." School Library Journal, March 2012 » SCIENCE POWER | World Book Classroom
WINNER of the 2011 Teacher's Choice Award "Designed to make learning science an engaging experience, World Book Classroom: Science Power is designed for busy teachers who need fresh ideas tied directly to their science curriculum. The "Teacher Center" is a particularly powerful area that includes downloadable teacher guides, student study guides, and graphic organisers - everything one needs to teach a particular lesson and make sure one is covering the appropriate standard, or linking to the correct section of the textbook. Highly recommended for science teachers ... “Like all of the sites in World Book Web, this site is heavily illustrated, colourful, and simplistic enough for students to use with little supervision. This unique resource will be a much-used resource in most school libraries. It is a rich resource that will provide teachers and librarians the opportunities to bring science into their classroom instruction. This resource is highly recommended. “ American Reference Book Annual 2011 "Science Power from the World Book Classroom is another success. It captures required topics and brings in multimedia presentations to interest students. Keeping all students actively learning ultimately brings higher test scores and more successful classrooms." Internet@Schools January/February 2011 "As a digital resource that correlates directly to the classroom textbook, World Book Classroom: Science Power enables educators to create learning centers within the classroom that provide students with supplemental resources or introduce new content to the entire class through the use of a computer and projector or interactive whiteboard. Because the content is easily adapted to the needs of a wide range of users, educators will find that students from Years 3-8 can easily navigate this resource to investigate core science concepts through an engaging, interactive interface. And because this resource is web based, students can work at home on assignments or science projects with their parents. As a tool for encouraging curiosity in science at the primary and lower high school level while developing the skills necessary for further investigate World Book’s Science Power deserves a solid A." School Library Journal September 2010 » EARLY WORLD OF LEARNING | World Book Classroom "The many printable activities will enrich learning centres; the downloadable listening files add another resource to the classroom. The nursery rhymes and songs help students to learn the rhythms of reading and to build vocabulary and fluency as they begin to read. I highly recommend that teachers explore this program and consider using it in the classroom. Highly recommended." Susan W. Hixson - Multimedia & Internet&Schools July/August 2010 Report card - Installation: A | Content/Features: A | Ease of Use: A | Product Support: A Recommendation: This program should be an enormous help for educators trying to get students to practice reading and build vocabulary..... Highly recommended! Multimedia & Internet@Schools - July/August 2010 |
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