Bibliographic Information


Database: World Book Encyclopedia Online

Website: http://www.worldbook.com

Type: Subscription

 

Content Summary

World Book Encyclopedia Online is virtual encyclopedia that students can access from a computer or mobile device. World book was founded in 1915 and has since moved online. World Book is a paid for subscription database that provides students access to over a thousand different articles and other resources. Students can easily search for articles by reading level for their projects. There are five different World Book databases that students can utilize, which include World Book Advanced, World Book Student, World Book Discover, World Book Kids, and World Book Spanish. Students can access encyclopedias, multimedia and eBooks through the online databases.

 

Critical Evaluation


World Book is not a cheap subscription, but offers students a ton of information. You pay for one year at a time and are given access to a ton of resources. Students can use the online subscription to look for articles and other multimedia content. My favorite part of World Book is how students can search by reading level. I think that makes it easier on the six-grader or twelfth grader who is searching for information. World book is easily accessible from home or school. Students just need to remember their username and password. You can also create a library username and password that students or library patrons can use.  

 

Reader’s Annotation


Need information, videos, eBooks, and more for a school report? Then World book is the perfect resource for you!

 

Database Information

The following database information was taken from http://www.worldbook.com.

 

“World Book, Inc., based in the vital center of downtown Chicago, Illinois, is a leading publishing company that leverages cutting-edge technology to produce authoritative, trustworthy, and understandable educational and instructional content. Our talented team has a core competency in publishing world-class reference material and other nonfiction content in print and digital forms. Our sales and distribution network covers the United States and Canada, and reaches into every region around the world, making our brand and the value it represents globally recognized. World Book, Inc. is a thriving company with an aggressive growth strategy supported by our core business in digital and print products for educational and instructional use. We are eager to find talented, ambitious, and energetic candidates to join our team.”

 

Genre

Database

 

Curriculum Ties


• Used for finding information

 

Booktalking Ideas


• N/A

 

Reading Level/ Interest Age


Grades 6-12

 

Challenge Issues


N/A

 

Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation)

• Active Listening

• Explanation of why it was chosen for the collection (Rational)

• Awards

• Reader Advisory Reviews (Students, Parents, Educators)

• Positive and Negative Reviews

• National Council of Teachers “Right to Read”

• ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials

• ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom

• Library Selection Policy & Library District Reconsideration Form

 

Why I choose it

I choose this database because we use it at work and I think it is a great resource for students when doing research for reports.