1. Reference
Materials

2. Dictionary
Word meanings
Pronunciation
Parts of speech
Words are in
alphabetical order

3. Encyclopedia
Lots of information on
various topics
Organized in
alphabetical order

4. Atlas
Maps
Continents, countries,
states, cities
Geographical
information

5. Almanac
Short facts
Lists
Good for quick
reference
Current—published
each year

6. Think about what you
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the following
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7. What did George Washington
accomplish in his presidency?
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Dictionary

8. Where is New Mexico?
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Almanac
Dictionary

9. What is the population
of New York?
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Dictionary
Almanac

10. What are two meanings for
the word “yard”?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

11. What is the route of the
Mississippi River?
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Dictionary

12. Where do kangaroos live?
Dictionary
Atlas
Encyclopedia
Almanac

13. Who won the
superbowl in 1988?
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Dictionary

14. How do you say
“pneumonia”?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

15. What country borders Peru?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

16. What was the favorite prime time
television show in 2004?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

17. Do you add “es” or “s” to make
the plural of ‘potato’?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

18. What are the primary exports of
Japan?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

19. How is carbon dioxide used by
plants?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas

20. What was the most popular breed
of dog in 2006?
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Almanac
Atlas