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World Book for Students

World Book Student

World Book Student features resources on current events, assessment tools for educators, and dedicated resource guides. Search thousands of articles, primary sources, and online books designed to support learning. World Book Student contains access to worldwide news publications, government links from numerous countries, and multimedia reference materials.

Accessible in all Pratt Library locations, or from home with your library card.

World Book Timelines

World Book Timelines offers visual engagements, multimedia content, and educational games, activities, and projects. Choose one of World Book’s detailed timelines, or create your own to illustrate an assignment.

Accessible in all Pratt Library locations, or from home with your library card.