Atlas or Almanac ATLAS A book of maps. Use this resource to locate places, landforms, or streets. BACK NEXT ALMANAC A book of facts on many varied subjects.

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Atlas or Almanac ATLAS A book of maps. Use this resource to locate places, landforms, or streets. BACK NEXT ALMANAC A book of facts on many varied subjects published each year. RESOURCES

Atlas or Almanac For each question, decide whether you would use an atlas or an almanac to answer the research question. RESOURCES BACK NEXT

How far is it from Chicago to Des Moines? ATLASALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ATLAS

Try Again! BACK

What is your state shaped like? ATLAS ALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ATLAS

Try Again! BACK

Who won the World Series in 1990? ALMANAC ATLAS STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ALMANAC

Try Again! BACK

What are the latitude and longitude of Mongolia? ATLASALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ATLAS

Try Again! BACK

Who was Miss America in 1926? ATLAS ALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ALMANAC

Try Again! BACK

Who signed the Declaration of Independence? ATLASALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ALMANAC

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On what continent is Tanzania? ATLAS ALMANAC STOP MAIN MENU RESOURCES

Way to Go ! NEXT ATLAS

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How many provinces are in Canada? ALMANACATLAS WORDS STOP MAIN MENU

Way to Go ! NEXT ATLAS

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What movie won best picture in 1994? ATLAS ALMANAC WORDS STOP MAIN MENU

Way to Go ! NEXT ALMANAC

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How many motorcycles are there in the US? ALMANACATLAS WORDS STOP MAIN MENU

Way to Go ! NEXT ALMANAC

Try Again! BACK

MAIN MENU BACK ALMANACATLAS How many provinces are in Canada? On what continent is Tanzania? What shape is your state? What are the latitude and longitude of Mongolia? How far is is from Chicago to Des Moines? How many motorcycles are in the US? What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1994? Who was Miss America in 1926? Who signed the Declaration of Independence? Who won the World Series in 1990?