Almanacs

 used to forecast weather, tide schedules, astronomical activities, and gardening tips.
The World Fact Book - Created by the CIA, this source provides a wealth of statistical and cultural information about the world around us. 
Chase's Calendar of Events - This popular "ultimate reference calendar lists over 12,000 historical anniversaries, holidays, & events.
Daily Almanac - Each day of the year has some significance. Browse and search your special date.
African-American Almanac - An online presentation of a historical perspective of a nation, its people and its culture.


Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia.com - The Internet's premier free encyclopedia.
Britannica Online - Full-text electronic version of the well-known Encyclopedia Britannica..
Encyberpedia - A simplified encyclopedia arranged by subjects.
Infosphere.com- A free Internet-based encyclopedia.
WorldBook - Another popular print source on the web.
Virtual Encyclopedia - Welcome to the world of virtual reference.


Dictionaries

Merriam-Webster Online - Springfield-based Merriam Webster has it's own working website!
Your Dictionary - An online dictionary with translations, access to foreign language dictionaries, and specialty dictionaries in your favorite subjects.
Webopedia - A specialized dictionary for your computer and technological needs.
Dictionary.com Access to several different dictionary sites including foreign languages and Roget's Thesaurus.
Dictionary of Difficult Words - Increase your vocabulary by searching over 13,000 words in the Hutchinson Dictionary of Difficult Words.
American Sign Language Dictionary - An animated site to learn all about ASL.
Acronym Finder - Find out what things like AFL-CIO really mean with this online acronym finder.

 


Conversions & Calculations

Measure 4 Measure - "A collection of interactive sites on the web that estimate, calculate, evaluate, translate, etc."
All Measures - This site includes an equation for all your measuring needs.
Online Conversion - Convert everything from feet and meters to clothing sizes and base numbers.
Universal Currency Converter - "The World's Favorite Currency Tool."
Calculator.com - Free access to online calculators to help you answer questions at home, the office or even school! Includes a scientific calculator!
How far is it? - Ever wonder how far it is to Timbuktu? This distance calculator computes distances anywhere in the world.
Sun & Moon Calculator - Calculate the complete sun and moon data for one day or one year.
National Debt - Find out the current national debt to the penny.
Time Zone Converter - What time is it in Tokyo? Los Angeles? Budhapest?  Discover the most accurate, current local times anywhere in the world.

 


Fun Facts & Trivia

Absolute Trivia - Totally trivia search engine. Contains more than 20,000 facts!
Any Day in History - Find out who else shares your birthday, historical events, and other trivia that occurred in any day in history.
Useless Knowledge - Over 25,000 trivia facts, quizzes and more. "If it isn't here, it isn't trivia!"
Did you know? - Fascinating facts and amazing stories.
Strange But True - The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds! Explore this and other strange facts & tidbits.

 


Phone Books and Directories   

Yahoo People Finders - One of the most comprehensive locators on the web.
InfoSpace -Yellow pages, White Pages, and other useful web directories.
555-1212 -Special reverse look-up feature. 
411.com -"people, places and phones."
Anywho by AT&T - Phone numbers, addresses, maps and directions for businesses and people in the United States. Features a toll free directory. 
SuperPages - Verizon's own online phone book and directory service.
Switchboard - Your Digital Directory for business and people
U.S Zip Code Finder - From the United States Postal Service, the most complete zip code finding tool on the web.
Telephone Directories on the Web - "Find anyone in the world." 400+ links to online phone books and directories from over 170 countries worldwide.