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From the MeL blog -  World Book Webquests, available through the World Book Kids digital database, teach responsible digital citizenship, strong research skills, and critical and analytical thought—all while making learning an adventure! Webquests are print-and-do activities that take learners on expeditions through World Book Kids. By following the step-by-step routes through the database, students learn by reading text, studying images, and hearing sound (including text read aloud to them). Along the way, students of all learning types practice basic database research skills. In the classroom or as part of library programming, a teacher or librarian simply needs to print out and distribute a WebQuest, and students can begin their self-directed exploration. New Webquests on topics ranging from sports to space are added often to ensure that the activity appeals to every student. Webquests approach every topic in ways that make the information approachable, digestible, an...

Brought to you by the MeL Team - World Book Kids,  a resource for K-5 learners, offers an abundance of content and tools designed to increase knowledge and enhance 21 st  century learning .  Take a closer look at interactive articles, STEM resources, maps, pictures, videos, a section dedicated to animals, biographies, and more! Start with the captivating, image-driven homepage designed to draw in young researchers by sparking inquiry and curiosity. Search and browse options make finding information simple.  An intuitive search bar and explore browse feature encourages reluctant researchers and aides in spelling and vocabulary building. Kids can seamlessly search for information on thousands of subjects or visually dig for topics of interest. Complex topics are broken down into easy-to-read text, which helps young learners build fluency. Content is paired with a wealth of images and videos, translations in more than 100 languages, and a text-to-speech...