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An almanac with information about famous events and celebrations for each dayof the year and related children's book recommendations.

Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.

Traces the history of how humankind evolved from its first beginnings to the complex societies that exist today.