(Encyclopedia) Jefferson, Joseph, 1829–1905, American actor. He was the foremost of an old and distinguished family of English and American actors. Jefferson began his stage career as a child actor,…
(Encyclopedia) Clapton, Eric Patrick, 1945–, British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, b. Ripley, Surrey, England. A seminal figure in rock music, he is noted especially for his virtuoso guitar…
Distributor:Spoken Arts Bob Graham’s picture book is a fresh take on the story of a child who wants a pet. This iconographic video brings to life the vibrant personalities of Kate and her hip…
Distributor:Weston Woods Bob Barner’s book is brought to bone-shaking life in this animated musical that connects song to information. Raul Malo’s toe-tapping music makes this skeleton band rattle…
Senate Years of Service: 1837-1849 Party: Democrat ALLEN, William, a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Edenton, Chowan County, N.C., December 18 or December 27, 1803; moved to…
(Encyclopedia) La Follette, Robert MarionLa Follette, Robert Marionləfŏlˈĭt [key], 1855–1925, American political leader, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (1906–25), b. Primrose, Wis.
Robert La Follete's…
Born: Nov. 10, 1963Track & Field broke Bob Beamon's 23-year-old long jump world record by 2 inches with leap of 29-ft., 41/2 in. at the 1991 World Championships; Sullivan Award winner (1991);…
Flag etiquette, history, controversy, and myth On June 14, Americans celebrate the adoption of the first national flag. Also known as the "Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory," the…
