Almanacs

Information Please Online (http://www.infoplease.com/). Online version of the Time/Information Please Almanac. Also features one-pass searching of the Almanac plus the Online Columbia Encyclopedia, dictionaries, biographies and other resources. Includes the Information Please Atlas and Gazetteer with maps and geographical data. National white pages phone listings. Origin: C. Type: D. Audience: A.

Old Farmers Almanac (http://www.almanac.com/index.php). Online version of Yankee Publishing Company’s Almanac. Sections include Astronomy (sun and moon rise/set, tide tables, etc.), Weather (heat index, wind chill, tornado and hurricane facts), Gardening , Food, and Outdoors. Special features available with registration, not required. Origin: C. Type: D. Audience: A.

CIA World Factbook (http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html). The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements, however this is generally suitable for students middle school age and up and contains detailed information about the world and the people in it. The Factbook is in the public domain, so copies of it may be found in other information portals. Origin: G. Type: D. Audience: A.

World Almanac for Kids (http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/index.html). Online version of the popular print edition. Select from Explore, Fun and Games, and Insider Info. Adapted from the World Almanac in partnership with Weekly Reader. Origin: C. Type: D. Audience: K,Y.

Legend

C-Commercial. G-Government. N-Nonprofit.
P-Portal. L-Link. D-Destination.
A-All. K-Kids. Y-Young Adults. T-Teachers

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