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World Book

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Founded in 1917, World Book provides research materials for children and adults. It produces encyclopedias, reference sources and digital products. Its publications include the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia, Animals of the World, World Book's Science & Nature Guides, Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia and Human Body Works. It also operates a classroom research project that provides information on student interests. Its online reference center serves as a general encyclopedia for schools and libraries. It incl... read more

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180 N LaSalle Blvd #900, Ste 2000, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States

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Mon09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Jimmie Washington 
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3 months ago

Best encyclopedias on the market been in business a long time. When my father worked as a teacher he got my sister and I a set to learn about different topics and to travel the world through reading. Still is a great source to find information 

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Veronica Jurek 
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3 years ago
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Steph “UncraftyMama” Green 
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6 years ago

The books themselves are nice, but the company and customer service has ensured I won't continue purchasing their books. I started a trial run with an educational book series for kids, and was pleased with the first arrivals as well as being reassured by their return policy and that I could cancel the auto ship any times. Their subscription has auto ship which can be handy, but as with any subscription service, you need to skip it or cancel before shipping, return the item during the window of time you have to preview it and... read more

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Steph Green 
on Google
6 years ago

The books themselves are nice, but the company and customer service has ensured I won't continue purchasing their books. I started a trial run with an educational book series for kids, and was pleased with the first arrivals as well as being reassured by their return policy and that I could cancel the auto ship any times. Their subscription has auto ship which can be handy, but as with any subscription service, you need to skip it or cancel before shipping, return the item during the window of time you have to preview it and... read more

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Eric Williams 
on Google
6 years ago

I have never bought from the company directly but I have enjoyed their encyclopedias and yearbooks for decades. Among the best reference books I have ever owned. 

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World Book has a 2.9 star rating with 9 reviews. 

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