Encyclopaedia Universalis
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World Book Online
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Encyclopaedia Universalis | World Book Online |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 | 1917 |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt, France | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Privacy | The maker says no personal data transfers outside the European Union are made for the described website data processing. | World Book says it does not knowingly collect or solicit children's personal information without verified parental consent or consent obtained under applicable educational privacy laws. |
| Purpose | Encyclopædia Universalis presents its online resources as an encyclopedia for teaching and documentary research, serving individuals and professional organizations. | World Book Online provides digital reference databases for learners from Early World of Learning through World Book Advanced. |
| Support | The maker directs education and junior product support requests to its online support site and USB product requests to a separate assistance site. | World Book provides technical tutorials for SSO integrations, subscription administration, home access, system requirements, and usage reports. |
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
World Book Online plans
- World Book Online Annual Subscription$250 a year
Pick Encyclopaedia Universalis if…
It suits individual readers seeking an ad-free reference collection, as well as schools, libraries, local authorities, and companies. The separate Junior and Éducation editions are aimed at primary, secondary, and higher education users.
Pick World Book Online if…
World Book Online is intended for pre-K through high school learners and can be used in classrooms and libraries. Its range of early-learning activities and student research tools may suit different school-age learning needs.