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Encyclopedia Britannica provides timely, relevant, and trustworthy information and instruction at the elementary school reading level.
Topic(s) General reference
Target audience(s) Grades 1-3
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Content source(s) Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster
Content type(s) Articles
Provider Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster
Language(s) English
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