World Book Online is a collection of leveled research tools that help students find, read, and understand information at their level. 

Recommended Grade Levels: K-12

In the classroom, you might use World Book to:

• Build background knowledge before a lesson or unit

• Support student research with reliable, leveled sources

• Differentiate reading with read-aloud and translation tools

• Explore timelines, biographies, and key topics

• Teach note-taking, summarizing, and citing sources

• Open World Book through ClassLink

• Select the resource that matches your students

Start here if you’re introducing World Book to your students or looking to build strong routines.

Getting Started with Students

• Start with Kids or Discover for most elementary learners

• Model how to navigate articles and use read-aloud tools

• Let students explore before assigning research tasks

Classroom Tips

• Use Discover for ELL and struggling readers

• Use Student for structured research projects

• Pair with writing tools like Seesaw or Book Creator

Accessibility and Support

• Use translation tools for multilingual learners

• Use read-aloud to support comprehension

• Use built-in citations for research projects

Early Learning (PreK–K)

Simple navigation for early readers exploring with support

Kids (K–5)

Read-aloud articles, visuals, and easy navigation

Discover (3–5)

Built for struggling readers, ELL, and vocabulary support

Student (5+)

Research tools, translations, citation builder

Advanced (9+)

Full encyclopedia + primary sources

Timelines (5+)

Pre-built timelines + create your own

AulaPlaneta (9+)

Spanish-language database for native speakers and advanced bilingual or ESL students, with articles, media, and resources that support research alongside Student and Advanced. 

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Training and Support Materials