Online Almanacs and Atlases

 Listed below are several almanacs and atlases that are available online to help with your research.
Information Please -a general reference book with lists, tables, and brief articles about many different topics
World Almanac for Kids - the online version of the very popular book; great for homework help and just for fun
Old Farmer's Almanac - useful information for people of all ages
Today in History -find out what important events happened on any date you choose
Atlapedia Online - includes facts and physical/political maps of all the countries
Maps.Com - includes facts and physical/political maps of all the countries
Merriam-Webster's Atlas - includes maps of countries and U.S. states
Earth Viewer - displays day and night regions in real time
Reference Desk - includes links to many different special atlases
Flags of the World - for each nation, there is the flag's origin, history, legends and use
Flags of the United States - includes links and images of our historical flags
National Geographic

Map Machine - Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or explore outdoor trail maps.

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