Almanacs and Fact Books

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Almanacs (Internet Public Library)

Look for the Almanacs link within the Ready Reference category

CIA World Factbook (U.S. Central Intelligence Agency)

County and City Data Book (U.S. Census Bureau)

Statistics for all 3,141 U.S. counties, 1,078 cities with 25,000 or more inhabitants and over 11,000 other places

FactSearch (Vanderbilt users only)

A guide to statistical statements on current social, economic, political and other issues, derived periodicals and other sources

Fast Facts: Almanacs/Factbooks/Statistical Reports & Related Reference Tools (Gary Price, MLIS)

Impressive compilation of almanacs, factbooks and related reference tools--provides subject guide

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States

Today in History (Cowles History Group, Inc.)

This commercial site provides international as well as U.S. events

Today in History (Library of Congress, American Memory Project)

An excellent resource for significant American historical events for each day of the year

WebElements™Periodic Table: Scholar Edition

World Almanac (Vanderbilt users only)

Includes World Almanac and Book of Facts, World Almanac of the U.S.A., World Almanac of U.S. Politics, and World Almanac for Kids

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