Almanac Skills

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What is an almanac?

• Reference Book                                                                                                
• Example:  World Almanac                                          
• Up-to-date information
• Historical statistics                                    
• Organized by topic, not alphabetical

How do I use it?

• Use to find current information
• Use to find "quick facts"
• Use to find statistics:  numerical information in charts and tables
• Quick Reference Index
• General Index