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Home Page Scavenger Hunt – World Book KidsFor Desktops and Laptops
HOW TO SEARCHThere are two key ways to search for a subject.
1. Use your keyboard to type a word in Search2. Use Explore
1. The home page features a large Search box in the centre of the page.
» When you start to type a word, suggestions will appear with matching titles you may be looking for.You can select one of the suggestions or choose the magnifying glass to see a complete list of search results.
2. Choose the Explore button next to the search box on the home page to view the eight main categories to begin exploring articles.
TIP:On all other pages of the site, the search box will appear in the top right corner.
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HOW TO SEARCH USING THE SEARCH BOX
1. Use your keyboard to type a word in the Search box.» Type dog into the Search box.
» For this lesson click on to see the full list of search results.» Click on the Dog article.» Read the article to answer the question.Question:World Book Kids has many interesting facts about dogs.What does a dog do when it’s hot?Answer:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
» Click on the top left hand side of the page to go back to the home page.
HOW TO SEARCH USING THE EXPLORE BUTTON
TIP:When you start to type you will notice a list appear.You can either click on one of the links or
click on to see a full list of search results.
TIP:
button shows pictures, maps, or videos that match your search word.
TIP:Click on the Contents tab
on the top right to take you quickly to each section of the Dog article.
TIP:
Clicking on will always take you back to the home page.
TIP:
Click on to take you back to the World Book Super Home Page.
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2. Use the Explore button to begin exploring articles.Dig in!» A dog is a living thing so click on
Dig Deeper!
» A dog is an animal so click to take you to articles from “Animals”.
Dig Deeper!» There are different kinds of animals – a dog is a mammal.
» Click on the button.
Dig Deeper!
» Click on the button.» Scroll down the page until you find Dog
TIP:Each of the 8 buttons will take you to different topics.
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EXPLORING THE ARTICLE:
Safe websites are listed in the tab in many encyclopedia articles.Question: Name one of the websites specially selected by World Book editors in the Dog article?Answer: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
» Below the article, notice the link to World Book Student where you can search for more information on dogs and many other topics.
» Go back to Kids home page.
TIP: A small picture with a blue link to take you to the article.
TIP: Clicking on the following tabs will make it easier for you to explore more.1. Takes you back to the previous page you were viewing.2. Takes you to a list of pictures, sound or videos relating to an article.3. Takes you to more encyclopedia articles, websites, games, and questions relating to an article.4. Takes you quickly to each section of an article.5. Takes you to 6 different tools and settings: download, email, print, citations, translate this text, and hear text read aloud.
TIP: FORGOTTEN HOW TO GO BACK TO KIDS HOME PAGE?
Click on at the top of the page.
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FEATURE CONTAINER ON THE HOME PAGEThe buttons helps you find all the main features on the Kids site.
Click to view the image gallery containing lots of pictures and videos.
Click to enter World of Animals to compare animals side-by-side.
Click to access all Activities.
Click to access Interactive Maps, World Book Atlas, and Outline Maps and Flags.
Click to access puzzles, crosswords, sorting games, matching games and multiple-choice games.
Click to access information on important people (biographies).
Click to compare places e.g. compare continents, countries and states.
Click to access Science Project ideas, for teachers and students.
Click to access the World Book Dictionary.
PICTURES AND VIDEOSThere are 8 main sections in this feature.
Choose one category to start, and dig deeper by choosing more categories to search for the picture or video you are looking for.
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WORLD OF ANIMALSWorld of Animals lets you learn more about your favourite animal!You can compare animals to find a collection of animal facts, videos, pictures, and web links.
Let’s compare a crocodile with an alligator.» Click on the Reptiles button because they are both reptiles.
» Find the crocodile and click on the picture.This will open the crocodile facts box on the left hand side.
» Click
» Search for the alligator and click on the picture.This will open the alligator facts box on the right hand side.
» Click to compare the two animals side by side.
You can now view all the facts about crocodiles and alligators.
Question: The Saltwater Crocodile is larger than the American Alligator. True or False
TIP:Not sure where to find an animal?Click on Compare All Animals
TIP:
You can browse animals by clicking the arrow or using the filter button.
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ACTIVITIESThere are 11 fun categories in this feature including activity sheets you can download and print.
Explore each section to find activities you would like to do.
My favourite activities are:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
» Click on and select
» After you have finished the activity answer the question below.
Question: Complete the sentence.
Answer: Squares have ________ sides with each side and each angle the same size.
ACTIVITY TO DO AT HOME:
Find out how much you know and use the combination of foods to create a recipe for a fantastic salad.
» Click on and select
» Print out the PDF of the pictures of foods and graph before starting the activity.
» Go back to Kids home page.
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MAPS AND MOREThis feature is divided into 3 sections:
• Interactive Maps• World Book Atlas• Outline Maps & Flags
INTERACTIVE MAPS:Explore maps by using the zoom controls or toggle between terrain, satellite, and map view.
» Click on button.
» Use the search box to explore the interactive maps.
» To close the info box click » To Zoom In click on +» To Zoom Out click on -
Maps can be displayed in satellite or map view. » To change the view click on one of the boxes located at the top of the map.Question: Which map is which? Tick the correct answer.a) b)
☐ Map ☐ Satellite ☐ Map ☐ Satellite
TIP:The pictures on each button show an example of the type of map.
TIP:
You can also find links to World Book articles displayed as colour-coded pins.
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» Go back to Kids home page and click on Maps and More to continue exploring.
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WORLD BOOK ATLAS:You can view hundreds of maps using the World Book Atlas.
» Click on button.
» Find Antarctica using the
drop-down menu.
» Click on Antarctica.
Question:Name the ocean that surrounds Antarctica?
Answer: S ___________________ O___________
» Go back to Maps and More
OUTLINE MAPS AND FLAGS:Print worksheets of outline maps and flags for all the countries of the world, Australian states, and more.
» Click on button.
ACTIVITY TO DO AT HOME:» Click on the map of Australia and the Pacific Islands button.
» You will see a list of countries under “Links on this map” button.
» Select New Zealand from the list.
» Print out the map of New Zealand and colour in the flag.
» Go back to Kids home page.
TIP:In World Book Atlas you will see a map of the world. You can either choose any of the labels on the image of the world to view a map or select a place from the drop-down menu.
Explore each section to find the games you would like to play.
My favourite games are:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Let’s play a game!
» Click on and select
» Start playing to earn a medal.
IMPORTANT PEOPLELooking for information on an important person? This is the place to go.
1. Type a name or keyword into the search box to for a biography article. For example, the search results for Kiri Te Kanawa can be found if you search for "Te Kanawa" or "opera".
2. If you're not sure who you want to look up, you can use the biography browse to filter biographies matching options in up to 4 categories
TIP: MEDALSYou are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at the end of each game.
Puzzles and crosswords award medals depending on how fast and accurate you complete the puzzle.
Click the button if you don’t want to use the timer.
Sorting, matching, and multiple choice games award medals for answering correctly on the first try. Click the ? button in each game to learn more.
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COMPARE PLACESThis is where you can compare continents, countries, states, or compare everything with the click of a button.
Let’s compare New Zealand with Fiji.
» Click on to compare New Zealand with Fiji.
1. To select New Zealand, click on the arrow and scroll through until you see the New Zealand flag.
2. Click to select Fiji.
3. Click on the arrow and scroll through until you find Fiji and select the Fijian flag.
4. Click to compare the 2 countries side by side.
5. The comparison displays facts and images side by side.
Question:Which country has the largest population?
Answer: _________________________________________
» Go back to Kids home page.
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SCIENCE PROJECTSThis is where you can find science projects ideas.
This feature is divided into 8 sections Animals Machines Matter and Energy Microscopic Life Our Planet Plants Science You Can Use Your Body
Explore each section to find the science projects and experiments you would like to do.
My favourite science projects are:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
» Go back to Kids home page.
DICTIONARY
TIP:The background picture will change each time you click on the Science Projects button.
TIP:
Click the button to learn more about doing a science project.
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» Click on button.
There are two ways you can search for the meaning of a word:1. The first way is to search within the dictionary using the Search Box on the dictionary page.
» Type dictionary in the Search Box and click GoQuestion: What order are words listed in a dictionary?Answer: _______________________________________
2. The second way is to search the dictionary by Double-clicking words in the article to see the definition. You can find the definition of any word in any World Book article by double-clicking on the word.» Double click on the word alphabetical.Question: Fill in the missing word beginning with a:Names in the telephone book are in _____________________ order.
ACTIVITY TO DO AT HOME:
» Click on on the home page.
» Click on and select
» See how many you can get correct.
TIP:
» Go to the Dictionary
» Read through section
located in the left-hand column if you are not sure of an answer.
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ANSWER SHEET:
1. When a dog is hot, it does not sweat like humans do. It pants.2. American Kennel Club for Kids;
Bow Wow Meow; Dog Anatomy; The 50 Most Popular Dogs in the US; Janet Wall’s How to Love Your Dog: A Kids’s Guide to Dog Care; Woof! It’s a Dog’s Life
3. True4. Australia and Southeast Asia5. Squares have four sides with each side and each angle the same size. 6. a) map b) satellite7. Southern Ocean8. New Zealand9. Alphabetical order10. alphabetical
