The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 - Softcover

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9781600571626: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013

Softcover

ISBN 10: 160057162X ISBN 13: 9781600571626

Publisher: World Almanac Adult, 2012

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.

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From the Back Cover:

The World Almanac� and Book of Facts is a must-have reference for improving research skills, homework assistance, and as a general reference for schools and libraries. In addition, this title is perfect for trivia lovers of any age or those in need of reliable information fast.

Key Features:
- 2010 Census Results
- Time Capsule
- Year in Sports
- The World at a Glance
- The Year in Review
- Offbeat News Stories
- Year in Pictures
- 2012 Election Highlights
- U.S. Colleges and Universities.

The World Almanac� and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 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. Teachers can use this fascinating reference to teach both skimming and scanning techniques. 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.

Praise for the previous editions:
"My #1 reference work for facts." - Will Shortz, The New York Times Crossword Editor
"The World Almanac� is the most useful reference book known to modern man." - Los Angeles Times
"For the most information in one source, The World Almanac� remains the champion." - American Library Association

About the Author:

Sarah Janssen is the senior editor of The World Almanac and Book of Facts, The World Almanac for Kids, and other diverse titles. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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