WORLD BOOK STORY – SINCE 1917:
World Book’s story began in 1917 with the publication of the very first World Book Encyclopedia. Since its early days, World Book has been relentless in the pursuit of educational excellence. Over time, World Book has expanded its product line well beyond its renowned encyclopedia. World Book now offer a broad range of award-winning products tailored to the educational requirements of all age groups, including age-appropriate titles on nature, geography, the environment, different cultures, early learning, and science.
DEDICATED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND EDITOR:
With a dedicated Australian and New Zealand editor ensuring high-quality, locally relevant content, our print and digital resources provide reliable, trustworthy fact-based local content students and educators can rely on.
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS:
World Book engages over 6,000 scholars and other internationally recognised experts as contributors, authenticators, reviewers, and consultants for the vast reaches of information we print. Experts include university professors, NASA scientists and Nobel Prize winners.
OUR MISSION:
World Book‘s mission has stayed the same for over a century: to provide students, educators, and families with trustworthy, unbiased, and engaging educational content. In a time when misinformation is everywhere, World Book remains a reliable source of truth.
World Book takes great care in how content is created. Every article, fact, and feature goes through a multistep review process involving in-house subject matter specialists and outside experts. World Book‘s goal is simple: present facts clearly and accurately, without interpretation or bias, so learners can think critically and form their own conclusions. No advertising or outside agendas influence World Book‘s work. World Book‘s only commitment is to educational excellence.
World Book‘s editorial team actively updates and develops content based on current events, new discoveries, evolving school standards, and the real needs of students and educators. And when feedback comes in, World Book takes it seriously investigating and making updates as needed.
World Book believes great content should be both informative and engaging. That’s why clarity, age-appropriate vocabulary, and carefully selected media that reflects the world’s diversity are prioritised. World Book is also dedicated to cultural sensitivity and inclusion, working with experts from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure all learners are represented.
Education is at the heart of what World Book do. Resources are designed to support – not replace – professional expertise, making it easier to spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and inspire learning.
And while World Book embrace the power of technology and drive innovation through digital products, World Book is responsible with the use of AI. World Book works within a small language model (SLM) that allows AI to access only verified World Book materials, and all content is reviewed by real people, seasoned editors who are committed to accuracy, quality, and educational value.
ABOUT FORWARD LEARNING PTY LTD:
Forward Learning is an Australian owned distributor of World Book products in Australia, New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. Forward Learning has been in operation since 1999.
FORWARD LEARNING PTY LTD:
Level 2, 360 Pacific Highway
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Phone: 02 9902 3400
Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday
Postal Address:
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Crows Nest NSW 1585