The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2000
Title | The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2000 PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Famighetti |
Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Pages | 1028 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 9780886878481 |
An annually updated reference guide to a wide variety of facts and information about the United States and other countries around the world.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013
Title | The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Janssen |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 3033 |
Release | 2012-12-04 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1600571751 |
Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere—in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy! and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. The 2013 edition of The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.
The Time Almanac 2000
Title | The Time Almanac 2000 PDF eBook |
Author | Borgna Brunner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Almanacs |
ISBN | 9781883013653 |
Over One Million facts and world statistics.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2002
Title | The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2002 PDF eBook |
Author | World Almanac |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1016 |
Release | 2001-05 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 9780886878740 |
Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.
The World Almanac for Kids 2003
Title | The World Almanac for Kids 2003 PDF eBook |
Author | World Almanac |
Publisher | |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780886878788 |
With more than 2 million copies sold to date, The World Almanac For Kids 2003 provides kids with the information they crave on thousands of subjects, from aardvarks to Zulus.The World Almanac For Kids is:* The #1 almanac designed just for kids* A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller* Completely updated from first page to last * Colorful, fun and informative* Packed with puzzles, games, activities and jokes* Filled with kid-friendly facts on just about every topic imaginable* Great for school reports and homework helpCheck out the official World Almanac For Kids companion Web site at www.worldalmanacforkids.com
The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 1995
Title | The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 1995 PDF eBook |
Author | Mark S Hoffman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 984 |
Release | 1994-11 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780886877675 |
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018
Title | The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Janssen |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 3444 |
Release | 2017-12-05 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 160057212X |
The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time! The ebook format allows curious readers to keep millions of searchable facts at their fingertips. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac: A special feature celebrating The World Almanac's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned "facts," illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, The World Almanac takes a look back at athletes' best single-season runs. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. The Obama Presidency: A year after Barack Obama’s second term came to a close, The World Almanac reviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other New Highlights: A biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; 2016 election results; and statistics on crime, health care, overdose deaths, shootings, terrorism, and much more. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. 2017—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2017. 2017—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017. 2017—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the quirkiest news stories of the year, from the king who secretly worked as an airline pilot for decades to the state that's auctioning off its governor's mansion. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture.