Infoplease is a free web reference and learning site that brings together encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and almanac material. Its resources span history, science, geography, current events, arts and entertainment, and maps, with reference documents, quizzes, timelines, and news. Atlas resources include continent, physical, country, and outline maps, alongside geography quizzes and tools for measuring distance or finding latitude and longitude. Country profiles cover topics such as flags, rulers, languages, population, economy, and government. For schoolwork, the Homework Center organizes material across geography, history, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and includes guidance on writing, research, speaking, and studying. Math and science resources include conversion calculators, a periodic table, virtual chemistry labs, and a glossary. Infoplease says experts develop its content using verified sources, fact-checking, and regular updates; readers can report errors for investigation. It is part of the Sandbox Learning family of educational and reference sites for parents, teachers, and students.
Who it is for
It suits students, educators, parents, and other readers looking for reference material, learning resources, or geography tools on the web. The Homework Center and subject-specific resources are especially relevant for schoolwork.
What is good
- Free plan and web access.
- Atlas includes quizzes and geography tools.
- Homework Center spans six subject areas.
- Offers citation tools and educator resources.
- Readers can report errors for investigation.
What to know first
- Web platform only.
- Cannot answer individual Homework Center questions.
Verdict
Infoplease combines broad reference material with subject-focused resources for learning and homework. Its free web access and geography tools are useful, though readers seeking a personal answer to a homework question must use its archives and resources instead.
Get started with Infoplease
- Visit https://www.infoplease.com/ in a web browser.
- Choose a reference area, atlas page, quiz, or Homework Center subject.
- Use the listed resources, maps, and interactive tools.
Questions about Infoplease
Is Infoplease free?
Yes. Its pricing model is free, and it has a free plan.
What platforms does Infoplease support?
The listed platform is web.
What can I find on Infoplease?
It offers encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and almanac content, along with quizzes, timelines, reference documents, and news.
Does Infoplease help with schoolwork?
Yes. Its Homework Center covers geography, history, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, with guidance on study and communication skills.
Can I ask Infoplease a homework question?
The Homework Center says it cannot answer individual questions and directs users to its archives and resources.
When did Infoplease begin?
The site was founded in 1998. Its origins trace to the radio program “Information, Please!” in May 1938.
Compared on online encyclopedias
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation tools
- Yes
- Educator resources
- Yes
- Content formats
- multimedia and interactive
- Update frequency
- not stated
