World Book Inc

World Book, Inc. is a Chicago-based publishing company founded in 1917 by J. H. Hansen (or Hanson) and John Bellows, who aimed to create an accessible encyclopedia less off-putting than existing ones. It is the publisher of the bestselling print encyclopedia, World Book Encyclopedia, and produces reference materials, children's books, and digital learning platforms sold in over 50 countries. Now a subsidiary of Scott Fetzer Co. (owned by Berkshire Hathaway), it focuses on enhancing learning and reading for children worldwide with accurate, unbiased content.