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A book that records first happenings, discoveries, and

inventions in the U.S.

Kane’s Famous First Facts


An annually published source that is probably the most frequently used and comprehensive

book of miscellaneous information. Unlike most books, the index is at the front of the

volume.

The World Almanac


Source that contains information on the countries of the world, including history, area and population, constitutional governments,

defense, economy, energy and natural resources, industry and trade, religion, etc.

Statesman's Yearbook


Source that contains biographical sketches of members of the U.S. Congress, the

President’s Cabinet, a section on the diplomatic and consular service, and

Congressional district maps.

Congressional Directory


Annually published source that is a standard summary of statistics on the social, political,

and economic organization of the United States.

Statistical Abstract of the U.S.


The official handbook of the federal government. It contains comprehensive

information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of

government.

U. S. Government Manual


Source that contains short articles on writers, scientists, and philosophers of all nations and

periods, as well as literary expressions and terms, and plots and characters of famous literary works.

Benet’s Reader’s Encyclopedia


Source arranged chronologically by authors with exact reference to the source of each quotation. Index contains an average of four to five entries

for each quotation.

Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations


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Who are the people honored on Mount Rushmore?

World Almanac


Who was the first person to perform in Radio City Music Hall?

Kane’s Famous First Facts


What is the largest province in France?

Statesman's Yearbook


Who is the author of “Shooting an Elephant”?

Benet’s Reader’s Encyclopedia


What percentage of Americans subscribes to the Internet?

Statistical Abstract of the United States


Whom did President Clinton name to the post of Attorney General?

Congressional Directory


Who said “That government is best which governs not at all”?

Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations


How many justices serve on the Supreme Court of the

United States?

United States Government Manual

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