Almanac

noun /ˈɔl·məˌnæk, ˈæl-/

A book published every year that contains facts and information, especially tables showing the days, weeks, and months, important holidays, and times when the sun and moon rise, or a book containing facts and information about a particular subject.

 

Yearbook

noun /ˈɔl·məˌnæk, ˈæl-/

A book that is published every year by a school or other organization to give facts about the events and achievements of the previous year.

 

Online Almanacs


Information Please Almanac

Infoplease is a trusted reference and learning site combining the contents of an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and several almanacs. Editors regularly update and refine its extensive body of information to ensure reliability.

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Old Farmer’s Almanac

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has provided planting charts, recipes, moon and sunrise times, and weather forecasts. It has expanded into calendars, cookbooks, garden guides, and a digital magazine.

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CIA World Factbook

Provides information on the history, government, economy, geography, communications, and more for 267 world entities. Includes maps, flags, and country comparison tools.

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Country Reports

Provides over 35,000 pages of online content on world cultures and countries. Popular among K–12 students, libraries, businesses, and travelers.

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