Encyclopedias Almanacs Dictionaries General Reference Sites

Encyclopedias

Artcylopedia Search artists by name, artworks by title and art museums worldwide.

Encyclopedia Mythica An encyclopedia oa mythology, folklore and religion from around the world. Includes myths.

Encyclopedia Smithsonian Links to subject matter from A to Z, Advertising to Zoology.

How Stuff Works Ten categories of "Stuff" from computers to science.

Almanacs

The Old Farmer's Alamanac The classic Old Farmer's Almanac online. Weather predictions, lore, recipes, gardening tips, etc.

CIA World Factbook A current site of countries of the world, including maps, statistics, and social, economic, religious, and political information.

50 States This site is arranged by state and subject directory. Packed with useful information and interesting tidbits.

Baseball Almanac All things baseball.

Dictionaries

Cambridge Dictionary Search Spanish and French dictionaries also.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary Includes a thesaurus and word games.

Your Dictionary Almost 230+ language dictionaries at this site just to start. Want to see your name in Egyptian Hieroglyphics?

Biographical Dictionary 28,000 notable men and women. Search by dates, professions, achievements, or keywords.

General Reference Sites

Infoplease "All the knowledge you need."

Refdesk.com Hundreds of links to national and international news sites, facts, reference resources and fun.

Homework Spot Need help? A homework resource site.

Bartleby.com Search this comprehensive collection of contemporary and classic reference works.