Encyclopedia of Alabama vs Infoplease

Encyclopedia of Alabama is a free web reference resource covering the state’s history, culture, geography, and natural environment. Its articles range from people, events, sports, art, literature, industry, and government to plants, animals, agriculture, and recreation. Contributors—including academic scholars and field scientists—write or adapt material for the Encyclopedia, and the site says it adds content regularly. Articles may include multimedia, while themed collections bring related entries together and image galleries link visual material to related articles. Readers can search or browse by categories, articles, authors, events, organizations, people, places, collections, galleries, and quick facts. Citation tools and educator resources are available. Noncommercial educational reuse is permitted with appropriate citation and credit; commercial reproduction requires prior permission. The editorial office is administered by Auburn University through its Office of University Outreach in partnership with University Libraries. The site accepts correction suggestions that identify an error and provide at least one supporting reference.

Infoplease is a free web reference and learning site that brings together encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and almanac material. Its resources cover topics such as history, science, geography, current events, arts, and entertainment, with reference documents, quizzes, timelines, and news. The atlas includes continent, physical, country, and outline maps, geography quizzes, a distance calculator, and a latitude-longitude finder. Country profiles cover subjects ranging from maps and history to population, languages, economy, and government. The Homework Center spans geography, history, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, with resources for writing, research, speaking and listening, and study skills. Math and science materials include conversion calculators, a periodic table, virtual chemistry labs, and a glossary. Infoplease says experts create content using verified sources and fact-checking, and readers can report errors for investigation. It is part of the Sandbox Learning family of educational and reference sites for parents, teachers, and students. The site's curated resources are described as free.