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World Book Kids, World Book, Inc.

Summary: This is a general reference website intended for students from kindergarten through early elementary grades. It offers articles, images, activities, and games on a broad range of topics.

Target Audience: Ages 5-9

Strengths: Image-based navigation, easy-to-read language, different ways of interacting with information for various types of learners, games and activities help with integration and application of information, explains to students how to cite information according to different formats

Weaknesses: Some of the navigation is hard to follow and lacks context, the interactive map feature could offer a little more in the way of available subjects and navigation options

Meaningful/Creative Uses: The database offers a lot of engaging activities, games, and project ideas for students to apply and gain greater familiarity with a topic. The maps could be particularly useful for classroom instruction.

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