Expanding on "the most useful reference book known to modern man," The World Almanac® Online provides students and researchers access to authoritative, essential statistics on hundreds of topics in a searchable online format. A natural addition to any classroom or library, this new online resource puts the reference shelf staple at users' fingertips, with thousands of facts not available elsewhere online.
Highlights:
- Best-selling reference content with thousands of key statistics and facts
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Search for essential facts and background information on current events and news topics
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Fast, reliable information on a world of subjects, from economics to sports to pop culture
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Dynamic landing site with daily features, including “This Day in History,” “This Day in Sports,” “Quote of the Day,” “Recent Updates,” and “Most Viewed” topics
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World at a Glance features fast facts culled from the entire almanac universe to highlight the most essential items by topic.
Features:
- “Export to Excel” functionality for downloading data
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Full-color maps, ? ags, graphs, and charts
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Search Assist technology
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Persistent record links
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Dynamic citations in MLA and Chicago Manual of Style formats
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