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Fact Monster view detail comment email this

The creators of the wonderful Information Please Almanac have introduced a version of this resource just for children. It has an easy interface, and includes an on-line dictionary, encyclopedia, a homework center, "today in history," and a word of the day. An excellent starting place for students!
http://www.factmonster.com/
Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics
Last updated Apr 11, 2002


Infoplease.com view detail comment email this

This site includes contents of the Information Please Almanacs , a biography database, a dictionary, an atlas, and articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia . You can search these ready reference works together or separately or browse the Almanacs. There are feature stories each week covering topics in the news, with links to pertinent Almanac content and other Web resources.
http://www.infoplease.com/
Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics
Last updated Feb 2, 2003


The Old Farmer’s Almanac view detail comment email this

Online companion of print almanac of same title. Contains information on sunrises, weather, astronomy, folklore, gardening, and more. Searchable.
http://www.almanac.com/
Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics
Last updated May 26, 2004


World Almanac for Kids Online view detail comment email this

This site provides information for children about animals, who was born on a specific day, space, sports, inventions, presidents, and much more.
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics
Last updated Apr 12, 2002




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