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From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a brand-new, full-color book celebrating the National Parks––"America's best idea"––and providing a valuable resource for first-time visitors and longtime park fans alike. From the rugged, rocky coasts of Acadia to the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone to the in-your-face beauty of the Grand Canyon, the national parks of North America offer visitors a new sight or bucket-list-worthy experience at every turn. The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks provides detailed history, itineraries, visitor information, gorgeous photography, recommended hiking routes, and other not-to-be-missed sites and activities for anyone seeking to make the most out of the many resources of the national parks systems of the United States and Canada. Divided into travel regions for convenient research and planning whether the trip length is a day or a year, this is a tool eager travelers will use to discover new sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations again and again.

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From the editors of the New York Times bestselling World Almanac and Book of Facts comes an exciting, challenging collection of never-before-published crossword puzzles to delight and engage every puzzle enthusiast.For more than 150 years, The World Almanac has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home — and a frequent tool for stumped puzzle solvers. New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz calls The World Almanac his '#1 reference work for facts.' And now The World Almanac has created its very own, all-new book of 200 original crossword puzzles. With perforated pages to make on-the-go solving a breeze, The World Almanac Book of Crosswords is designed to be enjoyed by everyone from beginning puzzle solvers to longtime crossword devotees. Whether you work in ink or need a pencil and eraser, The World Almanac Book of Crosswords will provide hours of puzzle-solving fun!

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun––and beyond it! Why do we have eyebrows? What are the odds of being struck by lightning? Why do sports referees wear black and white stripes? Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answers to every curious query, from the serious to the silly. Pages full of information, full-color photos, and dynamic design details will keep readers engaged and eager to discover answers to questions they have asked before––and maybe even answers to questions they would have never thought to ask.

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From the editors of the New York Times bestselling World Almanac and Book of Facts comes a new annual collection of large-print word searches to delight and engage every puzzle enthusiastFor more than 150 years, The World Almanac has been the authoritative source of information about hundreds of topics––and now it's the source of a fun, fascinating collection of word search puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp and your interest piqued. Thanks to boldface large-print, puzzle enthusiasts of all ages can keep their eyes at ease as they dive into this satisfying new collection of themed word search puzzles on topics ranging from history and sports to geography, culture, and much more! Improve concentration, focus, memory, and attention span while enjoying the stress relief and relaxation that come from getting lost in a great puzzle.

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