Use reliable reference works (such as databases, reference tools) to find facts, definitions, or medical, biographical, scientific, geographic, demographic data.
Use search engines to look for web sites, get the latest news, locate travel information, connect with people.
ALMANACS AND DATA
· Information Please Almanac (dictionary, encyclopedia, biography reference resources)
· The World Factbook (country information -- up-to-date maps, profiles and more)
· World Atlas Outline Maps and Map tests
· InfoNation (view, compare statistical data for United Nation's member states)
· Atlapedia (Full color physical and political maps; key facts and data on world countries )
· Statistical Abstract of the United States
· FedStats (gateway to statistics from more than 100 US Federal agencies)
· Professional Associations on the Net
( convert any number into its counterpart; cooking measurements, clothing sizes, viscosity)
· Kelley Blue Book (new car prices, used car values)
· World Telephone Directories (white, yellow, and business pages)
DICTIONARIES
· Your Dictionary (definitions and audio pronunciations)
· RhymeZone: Rhyming Ditionary (find a word's rhymes, synonyms, definitions, and more)
· Glossary of Poetic Terms (definitions, pronunciation, quotations, cross references of poetry)
· The Quotations Page ( searchable by keyword or author)
· American Sign Language (basic guide provides animated and text definitions)
BIOGRAPHIES
· Who2 (guide to famous people w/ basic data & links to best sites for additional detail)
SCIENCE
· Periodical Table ( from Information Please)
· National Weather Service (map for weather watches, warning and advisories; faq)
· Atlas of the Body (American Medical Association; w/ color diagrams, explanations, descriptions)
· The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) (searchable database of foods, tables of food composition)