Exhibit 11

                            WORLD OF SCIENCE, INC.
                       COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE NET LOSS
                     (In thousands, except per share data)



                                                                        QUARTER ENDED
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE:                                    October 31, 1998            November 1, 1997
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Net loss                                                    $(1,384)                     $(1,415)
                                                           
Weighted average common shares outstanding                    4,868                        5,064
                                                           
Basic loss per share                                        $ (0.28)                     $ (0.28)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:                                    
                                                           
Net loss                                                    $(1,384)                     $(1,415)
                                                           
Weighted average common shares outstanding                    4,868                        5,064
                                                           
Diluted loss per share                                      $ (0.28)                     $ (0.28)
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