The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2017

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2017 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2016 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 2016—Top 10 News Topics: The World Almanac® 2016—Year in Sports: 2016—Year in Pictures: 2016—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® World Almanac ® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® 2016 Election Results: The World Almanac® The World at a Glance: The World Almanac® World Almanac ® Editors’ Picks: The Best Teams That Never Won It All: Statistical Spotlight: Other New Highlights: